Empowering Pet Owners
Empowering families and pets alike! Kern SAFE is thrilled to have teamed up with Children First to promote low-cost spay/neuter services and distribute complimentary collars and leashes. Grateful for the collaboration with Natasha Peetza Rondosha in creating a brighter future for our community! Kern SAFE Children First Natasha Peetza Rondosha
Huge shout out to volunteers Sherri Steiber, Tammy Bruce and Wendy Matta for bringing energy and inspiration to this community event!!
We joined hands with NLC.Life Southwest for their Back to School event and made a meaningful impact together! Kern SAFE was thrilled to offer complimentary dog and cat food, leashes, collars, and low-cost spay/neuter sign-ups, empowering our community to thrive! NLC.Life Southwest Kern SAFE
Empowering Recovery Through the Love of Pets! Connecting individuals in recovery with furry friends to bring purpose, structure, and hope into their lives. The unbreakable human-dog bond: a source of inspiration and unconditional love! Thank you La Vida Nueva - Kern and City of Bakersfield Animal Care Center for your partnership in this endeavor.
Now scheduling clinics for these Bakersfield area zip codes - 93301,93304,93305,93306,93307,93308,93309,93311,93312,93313.
If your zip code is not listed please DO NOT submit a request.
PRIORITY will be given to Male dogs, Male Cats and Large Female Dogs. This program is for owned, domestic animals only. Rescue organizations, rescuers, fosters and feral cat owners, please DO NOT submit a request. Please note that the request line and schedulers may contact you via text, call or email.
Requirements:
• All animals must weigh at least 2 lbs to be eligible for surgery
• All animals must be at least 2 months of age and no more than 7 years of age
• All animals must be at least 3 months postpartum and not lactating
• Animals with prior c-sections or abdominal surgeries are not eligible
• If your pet is in heat or pregnant, include that information in the request
• If your pet only has 1 testicle showing, include that information in the request
• For the safety of your pet, at the discretion of the medical staff you may be disqualified for surgery on day of clinic for any of the following, including but not limited to: obesity, infection, wound, scar tissue, heart murmur, overall poor health
• All dogs will need to be on a leash (muzzled if aggressive)
• All domestic cats must be in a small, hard plastic carrier
• Additional services may be purchased: Nail Trim $5, Recovery Cone $5, Pain Meds (for 3 days post surgery) $5, Sedatives (for week post surgery) $20, Microchip $25 (Most clinics include some of these services)
• Please note that we receive hundreds of requests weekly. We will contact you as soon as there is an appointment available for your pet.
• Please do not contact any of the location hosts as they do not have any control or information about scheduling.
Spay/neuter awareness and access to resources for those in need took center stage at our recent event, thanks to Children First's invitation to partner. The outcome? A resounding win for our community's pets and their human families! Children First. Thank you to our volunteers Monica Cabral and Diana Blake for representing Kern SAFE!!
United with Children First , Kern SAFE excited to share vital resources and knowledge to ensure the well-being of pets in our community this Thursday, July 18th.
https://childrenfirstbakersfield.org/events/food-distributions/
Together, we can make a difference!
Children First Natasha Peetza Rondosha
Join us for our monthly food distributions (every third Thursday of the Month) and gain access to nutritious food options. Open to the community and made possible by partnerships with local organizations. Learn more and sign up to volunteer today.
Empowering our community to save animals during crises - welcome to the CCADT team!
There is no “I” in team….great teamwork by all last Saturday!! Kern SAFE Volunteers David Nunlist Jr. , Monique Nunlist, Karen Karr, Sherri Steiber, Steve Perry, Stephanie Hartfield, Cindy Loth, Anna Williams, Preston Howard, Sam Keyes, Christy Trotter and Kern Safe Animal Coalition. Sorry for those I might have missed. Marley's Mutts Dog Rescue Unity K9 Express Rescue & Outreach Almost Eden Rescue EMAS- Emm and Mal’s Animal Sanctuary SOS Dog Rescue - Strength of Shadow Kern County Animal Services
BONUS—We got to meet some of our newest volunteers also eager to step in and help !!
Special thanks to the CCADT training team!!
Now scheduling Spay & Neuter appointments for July & August. These clinics are open to residents in Bakersfield, priority will be given to residents of 93305 & 93308. Specifically looking for Male Dogs of all sizes, Large female dogs (50 - 100 lbs), and male cats.
If you are already on the waiting list, please DO NOT submit another request.
To request an appointment please email the following information to [email protected]
• Your information: First and Last Name, Complete Address, Phone Number
• Each Pet's: Gender, Name, Age, Weight, Breed(s) and Color(s)
Any missing information will delay your request.
Requirements:
• All animals must weigh at least 2 lbs to be eligible for surgery
• All animals must be at least 2 months of age and no more than 7 years of age
• All animals must be at least 3 months postpartum and not lactating
• Animals with prior c-sections or abdominal surgeries are not eligible
• If your pet is in heat or pregnant, include that information in the email
• If your pet only has 1 testicle showing, include that information in the email
• For the safety of your pet, at the discretion of the medical staff you may be disqualified for surgery on day of clinic for any of the following, including but not limited to: obesity, infection, wound, scar tissue, heart murmur, overall poor health
• All dogs will need to be on a leash (muzzled if aggressive)
• All cats must be in a small, hard plastic carrier
• Additional services may be purchased: Nail Trim $5, Recovery Cone $5, Pain Meds (for 3 days post surgery) $5, Sedatives (for week post surgery) $20, Microchip $25
• Please note that we receive hundreds of requests weekly. We will contact you as soon as there is an appointment available for your pet.
• This program is for low income families and owned pets. If you are a Rescue Organization, a rescuer or a foster please email us for your options.
• Please do not contact any of the location hosts as they do not have any control or information about scheduling.
KernSAFE.org is now in available in Spanish! For mobile devise users, click two horizontal lines on top right and the language selector will appear.
¡KernSAFE.org ya está disponible en español! Para usuarios de dispositivos móviles, haga clic en dos líneas horizontales en la parte superior derecha y aparecerá el selector de idioma.
Here is an additional resource for those of you that may still be on our waiting list. Please make sure to read all requirements and restrictions before applying for this clinic.
Only two more days (Tuesday and Wednesday) to come in between 8am and 10am to get your pet microchipped for free. Always remember to register and to update your microchip.
Adoption fees waived for every pet in the shelter now through Saturday! Even with fee-waived adoptions, all of our adopted pets receive FREE spay / neuter surgery, complete vaccinations, microchipping, and a county dog license! We're at 3951 Fruitvale Avenue, open Mon - Sat 10am - 4pm, Wed 2pm - 7pm!
(Please note - The shelter will be closed on the 4th Of July)
TODAY! Petco on Gosford! Adoptable dogs from Noon to 3pm!
We are honored to have volunteers like Monica Cabral and Diana Blake who embody the spirit of Kern SAFE and selflessly give their time to represent us at events like Children First's Food Distribution. Our organization is committed to empowering underserved communities that value their pets and desire to provide them with the care they deserve, and we are grateful for the opportunity to collaborate with like-minded non-profits to make a meaningful impact. Monica CabralKern SAFE Children First
It’s 🥵 but that won’t stop Kern SAFE, City of Bakersfield Animal Care Center, and Bakersfield Pet Food Pantry from taking care of business!! Pet food supplies for those in need, along with free collars & tags for upcoming 4th. Also, spay/neuter info and sign ups. Shout out to Kern County Animal Services for donating collars….
Unleash the power of collaboration with Bakersfield Pet Food Pantry, Kern SAFE, and City of Bakersfield Animal Care Center for 'Operation Keep your Pet Safe'! We're offering complimentary collars and tags, along with valuable spay/neuter resources and sign-ups. Be part of the movement from 10am-12pm, Saturday June 22nd, and receive pet food supplies! Bakersfield Pet Food Pantry City of Bakersfield Animal Care Center Kern SAFE
Join us in unleashing the power of partnership with Kern SAFE and Children First for a monthly food distribution event that fosters community and promotes responsible pet ownership. Let's make this 4th of July celebration a safe and happy one for all pets and their owners with the City of Bakersfield Animal Care Center, Kern SAFE, and Children First! Kern SAFE Children First City of Bakersfield Animal Care Center Natasha Peetza Rondosha
Kern Safe and CBACC are joining forces for 'Operation Keep Your Pet Safe' to ensure a joyful 4th of July season for all! Our strategy is to empower the community with information and resources through targeted outreach. From June 24th to July 3rd, 8am-10am, visit the City of Bakersfield Animal Care Center for free microchips, collars, and ID tags. Join us in creating a safe and happy community for all! City of Bakersfield Animal Care Center
UPDATE- Upcoming CCADT training has moved to Tehachapi instead of Kernville.
Date: Saturday, June 29th
Time: 9am-4pm
Location: Tehachapi Police Community Center
220 W. C Street, Tehachapi
Take your rescue efforts to the next level!! This is the LAST training offered so rsvp @ [email protected].
Messages like these indicate we're on the right track. We're committed to addressing the root causes of the pet overpopulation crisis, despite much work still being ahead.
Huge shout out to our amazing volunteer Steve Perry for stepping up and helping Marley's Mutts Dog Rescue and City of Bakersfield Animal Care Center transport 32 dogs to freedom!! We will have many transport opportunities coming up to save more lives….please message me if you are willing to make the trek for dogs .❤️🐾🐶🚌
Thank you to our amazing volunteers Ashley Candelaria + Claudia Castillo for working the East Bakersfield Community Resource Fair and providing spay/neuter awareness and resources to our communities. In partnership with Children First!!
Join the Kern safe coalition team, and empower yourself to make a positive impact on the lives of shelter animals. 💪🐾 Participate in the next CCADT training and together, we can create a safer and better future for all. 🌟💕. Message me for more info !!
Uplifting the underserved, hand in paw. Let's illuminate the path to available resources and nurture the human-pet bond that enriches us all.
Join us at the East Bakersfield Resource Fair tomorrow, uniting with Children First to empower and bring hope through access to essential resources like vaccinations and spay/neuter information . Thankful for Kern SAFE volunteers. Donated basket for raffle...enjoy the pet treats! Children First 🐾🐶
Together, we made a meaningful difference in our underserved community today by providing vaccinations and spay/neuter sign ups. Kudos to everyone who showed up and demonstrated their commitment to improving the lives of both people and animals. Let's continue to work together towards creating a better future for all by expanding access to these essential services.
Vaccinations administered:
Dhpp- 330
Fvrcp- 38
Rabies- 307
Microchip-213
Kern Safe Animal Coalition Kern SAFE Unity K9 Express Rescue & Outreach Marley's Mutts Dog Rescue SNIP Bus-Spay Neuter Imperative Project SOS Dog Rescue - Strength of Shadow SNIP Bus-Spay Neuter Imperative Project City of Bakersfield Animal Care Center Kern County Animal Services EMAS- Emm and Mal’s Animal Sanctuary Almost Eden Rescuet
Canvassing with aims to serve our underserved communities and provide essential pet health resources. Let's unite to make a positive impact and transform our streets and shelters. kernsafe.org Kern SAFE Kern Safe Animal Coalition
Cloud 9 Coffee Company is one of our shelter pets favorite places to visit! The staff and the customers are always so happy to see 'em! But most importantly, whenever they visit, so many of them finally find homes! Come meet many of our adoptable dogs who are simply being overlooked for no fault of their own. Stop by TODAY and you'll see!
Upcoming canvassing dates! Would love to have you join us in walking the streets in oildale!
Meeting at Sears Park 444 Norrris Rd. You can also sign up to volunteer .org
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