Program areas at SICSA
Helping people and pets by providing pet resources and assistance aimed at preventing animals from going into the shelter and keeping them in their homes. In 2023, SICSA diverted more than 4,500 cats and dogs from coming into care.Caring for stray and unwanted companion animals until they can be rehomed, including high-quality medical care, nutrition, socialization, training, and support.Expert and easily accessible matching and adoption services between potential families and our animals both in our center, which is open seven days a week, and in locations throughout the community. In 2023, 2,010 animals were adopted and placed in loving homes and communities.
Professional humane education programs for children, youth, and adults to help inform and promote issues around animal welfare and pet owner responsibility. SICSA's 2023 summer camp sessions provided 120 children with humane education programing.Community involvement through volunteerism for yourg people and adults, resulting in a decrease in isolation and an increase in skills for both the volunteers and the animals they serve. In 2023, 770 adult and youth vounteers gave 9,292 hours of time to SICSA.
Subsidized wellness veterinary care, spay and neuter services, and MASH-style neighorhood-based clinics for low- and moderate-income families; aimed at keeping animals healthy in their homes and reducing the number of unwanted and stray pets in our neighborhoods. In 2023, 5,264 cats and dogs were spayed and neutered, and 539 pets went through SICSA's low-cost community veterinary care clinics.