Yucaipa / Calimesa CA

Get Involved

Choose the way you want to help. Every action below supports real animals and real outcomes in our community.

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Volunteer

Give time where it matters most—events, transport, fostering support, and behind-the-scenes help.

  • Flexible roles for any schedule
  • Training + support provided
  • Perfect for individuals or groups
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TNR Program

Help stabilize community cat populations with Trap-Neuter-Return. We serve Yucaipa and Calimesa.

  • Humane trapping + guidance
  • Spay/neuter, rabies vaccine, ear-tip
  • Response time: within 24 hours
Start a TNR Request →
Service Area: Yucaipa, Calimesa
Response Time: Within 24 hours (TNR requests)
Questions? Use our contact page.

Your Impact

Not sure where to start? Here’s what each type of support makes possible—so you can choose the help that fits you.

Volunteers make rescue possible

Time is often the biggest constraint. Volunteers unlock transport, events, fostering support, and follow-through.

  • Transport to vet appointments and fosters
  • Event support that drives adoptions
  • Recovery support for TNR (24–48 hours)
Volunteer interest form →

Donations fund care and outcomes

Donations cover the hard costs: medical care, food, supplies, transport, and urgent situations.

  • Medical care, vaccines, and treatment
  • Food and supplies for foster homes
  • Emergency response and specialized needs
Donation questions →

TNR reduces future litters

TNR is the humane way to stabilize and reduce community cat populations while improving health and safety.

  • Spay/neuter + rabies vaccine + ear-tip
  • Less fighting, roaming, and nuisance behaviors
  • Supports healthier managed colonies
Start a TNR request →

Ways to Help

Choose a lane. Each option below is a real need we can plug you into quickly—no guesswork required.

Transport

Help animals get to vet visits, fosters, and events safely and on time.

Time: 30–90 mins • Flexible

Event Support

Assist with adoption events—setup, greeting, and helping match animals with families.

Time: 2–4 hrs • Weekends

Foster Support

Help with supplies, check-ins, and coordination so foster homes don’t burn out.

Time: 30–60 mins • Weekly

TNR Support

Assist with trapping, transport, and short-term recovery for community cats.

Time: 1–3 hrs • As scheduled

Supplies & Donations

Help gather or fund what rescues always need—food, litter, crates, and medical.

Impact: Immediate

Behind-the-Scenes

Admin help, outreach, posts, and coordination—perfect if you prefer remote support.

Time: 30–60 mins • Remote
Ready? Tell us which ways you want to help, your availability, and your city.
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Trust & Transparency

We believe people deserve to know how help is used, how decisions are made, and what to expect when they reach out.

Local, community-based work

We focus on direct impact in the communities we serve—prioritizing real needs over volume.

  • Service area: Yucaipa & Calimesa
  • Local fosters, volunteers, and partners
  • No mass-intake or anonymous pipelines

Clear use of donations

Donations are used for direct care and operational needs that keep animals safe and supported.

  • Medical care and spay/neuter
  • Food, supplies, and transport
  • Emergency and special-needs cases

Responsive and accountable

We set expectations clearly and follow through—especially for time-sensitive situations.

  • TNR requests answered within 24 hours
  • Clear next steps after contact
  • Honest guidance when capacity is limited

Ready to Get Involved?

Pick the next step that matches your situation. We serve Yucaipa and Calimesa. For TNR-related requests, we respond within 24 hours.

Tip: In your message, include your city, how you want to help (Volunteer / Donate / TNR), and any time-sensitive details.

Before You Message Us

Including the details below helps us respond faster and route your request to the right person.

If this is about TNR

  • Your city (Yucaipa or Calimesa) + nearest cross streets
  • How many adult cats and how many kittens
  • Feeding time/location and how long they’ve been there
  • Any urgent concerns (injury, extreme weather, hazards)
Response time: within 24 hours

If you want to volunteer

  • Your city and preferred role (transport, events, TNR support, admin)
  • Your availability (days/times)
  • Whether you’re comfortable with cats, dogs, or both
  • Any relevant experience (optional)
We’ll follow up with next steps

If you want to donate

  • Whether you want to give funds or physical supplies
  • If supplies: what you have and pickup/drop-off city
  • If funds: any preference (medical, TNR, general rescue)
  • If you need a receipt/acknowledgment
Direct impact, immediate needs
Ready? Use the volunteer application or TNR request form for those requests. For other questions, call or email us using our contact page.
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