Happy Tails Pet Sanctuary

Happy Tails Pet Sanctuary Happy Tails Pet Sanctuary 6001 Folsom Blvd. Sacramento, CA 95819

Since 1993, Happy Tails has helped close to 20,000 animals – including rescue and placement of domestic cats and dogs, trap/spay/neuter of feral cats, assisting our community and encouraging responsible treatment of animals. In addition, an even higher number of unwanted animal births were prevented, making a major contribution in the reduction of the local cat and dog over population problem.

Very good boy Sammy is staying cool in his foster’s yard with his dog housemates. He’s such a fantastic dog! We’re stump...
06/20/2024

Very good boy Sammy is staying cool in his foster’s yard with his dog housemates. He’s such a fantastic dog! We’re stumped as to why he isn’t getting more attention for adoption. Read his bio at happytails.org and see if he’s right for you!

Wednesday sitting pretty in her upgraded private suite. Come visit the kitties tomorrow from noon to 6 pm!
06/19/2024

Wednesday sitting pretty in her upgraded private suite. Come visit the kitties tomorrow from noon to 6 pm!

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06/17/2024

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Best buds Ice and Spice just hanging out around the clubhouse.
06/17/2024

Best buds Ice and Spice just hanging out around the clubhouse.

Sammy is happy to join on pretty much any adventure! He loves car rides. Apply to meet him!
06/10/2024

Sammy is happy to join on pretty much any adventure! He loves car rides. Apply to meet him!

“What big eyes you have Nom Nom!” “All the better to see my new people when they come to adopt me…”We have a lot of adop...
06/09/2024

“What big eyes you have Nom Nom!”
“All the better to see my new people when they come to adopt me…”

We have a lot of adoptable kitties right now! Stop in.

Come by and say hi with your dog before Sac Pride at "The Cabin", volunteers will be here til 3pm promoting Happy Tails ...
06/08/2024

Come by and say hi with your dog before Sac Pride at "The Cabin", volunteers will be here til 3pm promoting Happy Tails 😺🐶🌈

1207 21st Street, Sacramento, CA 95811

Thor is just waiting for volunteers (or potential adopters) to have a seat so he can join them on their lap!
06/08/2024

Thor is just waiting for volunteers (or potential adopters) to have a seat so he can join them on their lap!

Happy Tails is unique in many ways. We take in animals that need TLC due to injury, illness, age, mistreatment or other ...
06/08/2024

Happy Tails is unique in many ways. We take in animals that need TLC due to injury, illness, age, mistreatment or other circumstances. These are animals that many other shelters or other groups cannot accept. Donations allow us to provide care and treatment for unique and emergency medical cases, as well as other expenses it takes to run our sanctuary. Donations are tax deductible. https://form-renderer-app.donorperfect.io/give/happy-tails-pet-sanctuary/ht-donations

Sammy (see bio on HappyTails.org) shines in illustrations and real life!
06/07/2024

Sammy (see bio on HappyTails.org) shines in illustrations and real life!

Sammy and I colored in a page from a coloring book we got from Front Street Animal Shelter - City of Sacramento to celebrate
He thinks I could have done better with his likeness, but I think I captured his essence! Happy Tails Pet Sanctuary

Blue Moon doesn’t want you to miss the chance to meet him! Stay cool and visit cats this afternoon when we are open from...
06/06/2024

Blue Moon doesn’t want you to miss the chance to meet him! Stay cool and visit cats this afternoon when we are open from noon to six.

Adopted! Peanut has found his forever home. He’s had a rocky journey, but with the great support from his foster and oth...
06/05/2024

Adopted! Peanut has found his forever home. He’s had a rocky journey, but with the great support from his foster and other dedicated volunteers, he’s found a great fit. Thank you to those who give rescue dogs a chance. ❤️🐾

Spice & Romani get in a play session with a volunteer. The kitties have many options, but a string on a stick remains a ...
06/03/2024

Spice & Romani get in a play session with a volunteer. The kitties have many options, but a string on a stick remains a popular choice!

Here's a great opportunity to get your dog microchipped and more! July 4th will be here before you know it!
06/03/2024

Here's a great opportunity to get your dog microchipped and more! July 4th will be here before you know it!

If your pup is in need of free wellness services, please take note of the upcoming clinic! ⤵️⁠

📆 Sunday, June 9, 2024
🕙️ 10am-1pm ⁠
📍 Howe Park, Sacramento, CA

❗️ Please bring any medical/vaccination records that you may have so we can best serve your dog. No pre-registration is required. All services are free of charge. Please note that for your dog's safety and the safety of those around you, dogs must be on leash. Puppies must be in carriers to avoid exposure to parvovirus on the ground. ⁠

➡️ If you know someone in need of these services, please share this with them or tag them in the comments below.

We’re so grateful for our community! Thank you.
05/30/2024

We’re so grateful for our community! Thank you.

“Who did this? It couldn’t possibly have been ME.”Visit our frisky felines today and tomorrow. We’re open noon to 6 pm.
05/30/2024

“Who did this? It couldn’t possibly have been ME.”
Visit our frisky felines today and tomorrow. We’re open noon to 6 pm.

Air jail!
05/29/2024

Air jail!

Tiramisu, who just gets more gorgeous every day.

So, what’s happening with your holiday weekend? Let’s chat…
05/27/2024

So, what’s happening with your holiday weekend? Let’s chat…

Jojo hangs out with the wee ones, sharing stories of the old country.
05/26/2024

Jojo hangs out with the wee ones, sharing stories of the old country.

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05/23/2024

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The cat tree has sprouted an excellent crop of ears.

Magnificent Murdoch! ❤️ We are open Thursday and Friday noon to 6 pm!
05/22/2024

Magnificent Murdoch! ❤️ We are open Thursday and Friday noon to 6 pm!

Look who was adopted! We’re so excited Giovanni is going to his new home today. 🙌🐾❤️
05/21/2024

Look who was adopted! We’re so excited Giovanni is going to his new home today. 🙌🐾❤️

Coming soon!
05/21/2024

Coming soon!

Thank you “fur” this important work in our community! Thank you for this Dr. Metcalf! There’s so much need here.  Inside...
05/20/2024

Thank you “fur” this important work in our community! Thank you for this Dr. Metcalf! There’s so much need here.



Inside Sacramento

PAWS To Go
MOBILE CLINIC OFFERS SPAY/NEUTER FOR PETS OF UNHOUSED
Launched in December, PAWS is a free spay/neuter veterinary outreach clinic for pets owned by unhoused people.

“PAWS is the first mobile clinic of its kind in the area,” says Luna Anona, spokesperson for the county’s Bradshaw Animal Shelter. “Offering vital veterinary care on the go, the clinic’s foremost focus is spaying and neutering as many pets as possible.”

That’s where Bradshaw’s effort differs from other mobile vet services, including Front Street Animal Shelter, Elica Health Centers and Street Dog Coalition. These free clinics offer basic care, such as vaccinations, flea prevention and microchipping.

PAWS performs no-cost spays and neuters on the spot.

“I had no idea the clinic was going to be here,” Rival says. “I took my dog up and they said, ‘We can neuter him for free.’ I said, ‘Go ahead.’” Rival was on his way to a job interview. “They took care of him until I got back.”

The mobile clinic is in the field two to three days a week, traveling to locations where the need is greatest. This includes the Florin Road Safe Stay, where 33 homes have pets, and the East Parkway Safe Stay, with 15 animals.

“We will come around to a certain location every two weeks until we have saturated that area, then we put them on a monthly rotation,” says Dr. Cynthia Metcalf, PAWS full-time veterinarian.

It’s tight in the 7-foot-wide trailer, but space is efficiently used. Each kennel can house one large dog or be divided for two smaller animals, up to 12. When not in use, a large dog scale slides under the kennels. A tiny closet serves as storage and bathroom.

For spays and neuters, which begin at 8:30 a.m., “seven surgeries are probably the max we can do in a day,” says Metcalf, who works with two registered veterinary technicians.

The clinic books three to four surgeries per visit. The rest are walk-ups. “We want to be able to get the population that is right there at the moment,” Metcalf says. “Not everybody has access to a phone or internet” for appointments.

While spay/neuter patients recover from surgery, PAWS offers an afternoon wellness clinic with vaccinations, flea prevention, microchipping and basic medical care. A mini pet pantry dispenses food and supplies.

“We prioritize juvenile animals that have never had vaccines and really sick animals,” Metcalf says.

With the exception of specialized surgeries, PAWS can provide the same services as a traditional vet, including lab work and diagnostics.

The surgery room at the back of the 18-foot-long trailer is equipped with electrocardiogram and anesthesia machines. A centrifuge spins blood samples to assess red blood cell counts. A microscope lets Metcalf check cells for cancer.

A handheld ultrasound scans for pregnancies and problems such as bladder stones. The vet views the images on her phone.

Clients don’t need proof of homelessness. “I don’t want to retraumatize people by asking them ‘Are you living on the street? Are you living in a tent?’ There is no judgment,” Metcalf says.

PAWS is a passion for Metcalf whose father, a Vietnam veteran, was diagnosed with schizophrenia and became homeless. “I know what it’s like to have a family member who has been unhoused, and I know how important our family dog was to him and how their bond helped him, so this program really resonates with me.”

The mobile clinic is sponsored by Sacramento County with $400,000 in federal funds from the American Rescue Plan Act. PAWS was also awarded a $100,000 grant through UC Davis Koret Shelter Medicine program.

By mid-March, PAWS performed 94 spay/neuter surgeries, treated 251 pets at the wellness clinic and performed eight procedures, including mass removals.

“We are in full swing,” Metcalf says. “The response from the community has been amazing. We are lucky that the county gave us the opportunity to do this work. I wouldn’t be any place else.”

Written By Cathryn Rakich

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It’s   so we’re celebrating with our adoptable canines who are waiting for a home. Don’t sleep on a chance to meet Peanu...
05/20/2024

It’s so we’re celebrating with our adoptable canines who are waiting for a home.

Don’t sleep on a chance to meet Peanut. He’s got a new bio at happytails.org for you to check out!

Cash looking comfy
05/20/2024

Cash looking comfy

“Under the Sea..” 🎶
05/19/2024

“Under the Sea..” 🎶

🐾❤️🐾 Who is looking for a dog that has that right balance of zoomies and chill time?
05/17/2024

🐾❤️🐾 Who is looking for a dog that has that right balance of zoomies and chill time?

Sammy loves snuggling for naps Happy Tails Pet Sanctuary

05/17/2024

If your pup is in need of free wellness services, please take note of the upcoming clinic! ⤵️⁠

📆 Sunday, May 19, 2024
🕙️ 10am-1pm ⁠
📍 Rio Linda Depot Building

❗️ Please bring any medical/vaccination records that you may have so we can best serve your dog. No pre-registration is required. All services are free of charge. Please note that for your dog's safety and the safety of those around you, dogs must be on leash. Puppies must be in carriers to avoid exposure to parvovirus on the ground. ⁠

➡️ If you know someone in need of these services, please share this with them or tag them in the comments below.⁠

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Sacramento's Premier, No-Kill, Cage-Free Pet Sanctuary

Happy Tails values the life of every cat and dog by providing compassionate care and a cage-free shelter for homeless animals. We are committed to finding responsible homes for the animals and work toward ending overpopulation and mistreatment.

Since 1993, Happy Tails has helped close to 20,000 animals – including rescue and placement of domestic cats and dogs, trap/spay/neuter of feral cats, assisting our community and encouraging responsible treatment of animals. In addition, an even higher number of unwanted animal births were prevented, making a major contribution in the reduction of the local cat and dog over population problem.

We are an independent 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that relies on donations from the public. We could not do it without people like you to help us to fulfill our mission – THANK YOU for your support!