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South Monterey County Animal Rescue established for the rescue and fostering of domestic animals. South County Animal Rescue (SCAR) was founded in January 2016.

To date, SCAR has rescued over 2,200 animals. SCAR is proud to serve our South County community, and save the lives of innocent animals. We are always in need of donations. please shop our Amazon or Chewy wish lists. https://www.chewy.com/g/south-monterey-county-animal-rescue-scar_b77189419 -list

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We are a volunteer-run organization of animal lovers, operating off

of a foster based system. We are now an official 501c3 non-profit organization Tax ID #: 81-2344689. Our Mission:
South County Animal Rescue was established to provide rescue and assistance for domestic animals. Our goal is to significantly reduce the homeless population of domestic animals in South County through safe rescue and adoption services, awareness and education. We strive to establish relationships with other rescue agencies and collaborate to save more lives.

07/01/2025

It’s a new year and we are starting off with a bang! Our Monterey County Gives Campaign raised $42,619. The final numbers are not it in yet, but this reported amount raised gives us the boost we desperately need to carry us forward into the new year.

We have big plans in 2025, including our annual signature event Pinot for Paws in the summer, a day of traditional English Afternoon Tea in late spring, and a Pet Wellness Community Fair. All in addition to our day-to-day rescue operations where we’ll be focused on growing and learning about the best ways to enhance our efforts, maximizing effectiveness and community impact.

Last year, we soft launched a pilot community education team whose purpose is to increase community awareness about responsible pet ownership, the importance of spay and neuter, and pet health. We also revamped and relaunched our TNR program with a brand-new team. Our partnership with Soledad Correctional Training Facility made TAILS K9 Training Rescue Academy became a reality and has been a huge success. We are so proud of our volunteer Animal Champions.

We have a lot to look forward to in 2025. We invite you to help us grow by sharing about SCAR and our rescue efforts with those in your social and professional networks. We look forward to seeing you at our upcoming events. Thank you for coming along for the ride!

06/01/2025

Get ready for an afternoon of fun & games!
Come on down to the newest hottest spot in King City ... the Rising Phienix Taproom!

Your $35 ticket will get you a pizza, a pint of brew, a couple rounds of Loteria and Bingo. The greatest part of it all is that you'll be supporting SCAR's TNR Team.

LINK IN BIO: get your tickets in advance!

TNR is Trap, Neuter, Return, a prevention strategy to address the overpopulation of feral cats. Our TNR Team safely and humanely traps cats to have them fixed and returned to their colonies. There are times when momma cats are found with kitten litters. In those situations, kittens are young enough for domestic life, and we work to help find them loving homes. There are rare occasions when we find a cat in need of vet care to treat an illness or injury. All of which costs a pretty penny!!

That's where you join forces with us to help do right by the cats who need us most! We look forward to having a great time with you, your friends and family ...four-legged furries included!

Big shout out to for hosting our Game Day Fun-Raiser! 🐾 ❤️ 🍺

03/01/2025

REPOST from our friends at Ami Carmel 🐾
Join us in celebrating their philanthropic efforts!

🎉✨ You’re Invited! ✨🎉

Join us on January 6th as we raise a glass to celebrate our amazing 2024 Sip, Savor, Support Partners! 🍷💖

Let’s toast to their incredible contributions and the year ahead! 🥂

🗓️ When: January 6th
📍 Where: Ami Carmel

💃 Come for the celebration, stay for the fun!

🎁 Enjoy great company, good vibes, and a special thank-you to all who make a difference.

💬 Tag your friends and join the party! 🎉 Let’s sip, savor, and support together!

03/01/2025

Adopt Gizmo! 🐾

Gizmo was found roaming the streets of Gonzales. He's a total purr machine who loves to gaze out the window of his foster home, watching the world go by. Sweet Gizmo is approximately 1 year old and is ready for his forever home. You can visit Gizmo at the PetSmart Salinas store any time during business hours.

Fill out our adoption application online at www.scar.pet

01/01/2025

Happy New Year!!

We are grateful for your support throughout 2024. We welcome the new year with open arms. We'll take the challenges in rescue along with the learning experiences. We look forward to 2025 focused on our commitment to fulfilling our mission, growing and enhancing our animal rescue efforts.

From Spencer and all of us at SCAR, thank you! 🐾

Spencer is patiently waiting for his forever home. He still becomes very nervous in new surroundings and will need a human who will be as patient as he is.

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31/12/2024

It's not too late!! Don't let the sun set on this opportunity to make a big impact on our animal rescue efforts!

😺 Little Whiskers & Big Dreams! 🐶

Our volunteers often provide critical care to the tiniest kitties and pups with little whiskers. We can't help but dream big about the many ways we can better serve our four-legged community. We are volunteer operated, which means that every dollar goes directly to the animals. Your tax-deductible donation is partially matched through the MCGIVES Campaign!

The Big Dreams:
🐾 SNAP: Our spay & neuter assistance program increases access to free and affordable services. Fixing South County community owned pets is the key to preventing undesired litters and reducing the overpopulation of animals.

🐾 TNR: Our Trap, Neuter & Return program covers all South County communities, fixing feral cats and returning them safely to their colonies. Often taking in litters of kittens for adoption to loving families.

🐾 TAILS K9 Rescue Academy: After a successful first year, our partnership with CDCR's Soledad Correctional Training Facility brings an extraordinary dog training curriculum to skilled handlers launching a healing journey for some of the most traumatized dogs that come into our care.

No matter how great or small, your support means the world to us and our SCAR Pets.

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31/12/2024

Our SCAR TNR Team has made a remarkable difference in the lives of many cats who roam the rural roads of South County communities. Scarlett is one fluffy bundle of joy that was found in King City, severely injured and afraid.

Within a few days, the TNR Team members gained her trust and were able to secure Scarlett. Once in our care, we were able to quickly transport Scarlett to our partner veterinarian at Animal Friends Rescue Project (AFRP). We were concerned about her prognosis and relieved to learn we stepped up for Scarlett just in time. With no sign of infection or need for amputation - our worst fears! - Scarlett was treated and released for recovery. She is now resting comfortably in one of our foster homes. She might even be young and tame enough to become a fluffy house cat for someone in the near future.

You only have a day left to give! Your donation will be partially matched, stretching your dollar even further. Be part of the solution we bring to ending the overpopulation crisis in Monterey County with spay and neuter services and help us rescue feral cats in need, cats like Scarlett.

Donate Today!
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29/12/2024

Our partnership with TAILS and the Soledad Correctional Training Facility (CTF/CDCR) began a year ago. We are so proud of the tremendous amount of work our team has dedicated to ensure it's success.

TAILS K9 Training Academy pairs a rescue dog with a diad or triad of trainers. Together, they assess for the dog's training needs and work through a 4 month period.
Since our launch, we have served more than 30 dogs, placing them in loving forever homes upon graduation.

The impact TAILS has had in the lives of both trainers, dogs, and adopting families has been phenomenal. Your support will help us transform more lives.

Make a tax deductible donation through Monterey County Gives, and your contribution will be matched.

WWW.MCGIVES.COM/SCAR

28/12/2024

On this cozy Caturday morning, we introduce you to Peter and Rue! 🐾

Peter and Rue are an adorable bonded pair. Peter is 9 months old, and Rue is 5 months old. Rue was found inside a Sheriff's patrol car when she was about 4 weeks old. They met in foster care, and Peter instantly connected with her. He watches her closely just like a big brother! They enjoy wrestling and napping together.

Rue may seem a bit shy at first, but once held, she'll warm up! Peter is adventurous and friendly, leading the way for Rue! Both are patiently waiting at PetSmart in Salinas for the perfect home. Come by anytime during business hours to meet them!

To adopt Peter & Rue, please fill out the adoption application online at www.scar.pet

To support our animal rescue efforts, we appreciate your donation through the Monterey County Gives campaign, where your dollar is partially matched: www.mcgives.com/scar

27/12/2024

We hope you are enjoying a wonderful holiday season! Thank you for supporting our amazing TNR Team during our Holiday Pet Portrait event. We had puppies, small ones & big ones, kitties, and even a couple of bunnies!

We’d like to thank all who made this event possible: King City Recreation Center, Andrea Wasson, Forever Sunday, our SCAR TNR Team Belen Alvarez, Shyann Mitchell, Natali Pina and all SCAR Animal Champions who lent a hand throughout the planning and on event day.

Thank you for giving us the chance to capture your pets on camera! May your holiday season be full of laughter, lots of sloppy puppy dog kisses, and kitty cuddles.

All proceeds support our TNR efforts throughout South Monterey County. We believe in the importance of spaying and neutering feral and community cats as a preventative measure. The more cats we are able to fix, the better their lives will be, and there will be fewer litters of kittens we'd need to rescue.

If you missed this opportunity to support SCAR, you can still make a contribution through the Monterey County Gives campaign!

WWW.MCGIVES.COM/SCAR

26/12/2024

Make plans to spend time with us in Carmel on January 12th from 11:30am to 1:30pm. River House Books will be hosting a book signing event with SCAR Founder and local author Lucy Jensen Mason.

You'll have the chance to meet our adoptable pets and grab your new favorite book. See you there!

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25/12/2024

Merry Christmas from Fiona!

Fiona came to us from our friends at Hitchcock Rd Animal Services. She's a 6 year old French Bulldog. This sweet girl was emaciated and missing patches of fur. She has been with her foster momma, soaking up great food and a lot of love! Fiona remains in foster care and will need a little more time to heal.

To support our animal rescue efforts and bring healing to Fiona, please make your tax deductible donation through Monterey County Gives. Your gift goes further with a partial match!

WWW.MCGIVES.COM/SCAR

23/12/2024

Oliver was given a second chance on life at SCAR. Born to a feral mom, he has come so far! Oliver is friendly, talkative, and loves to play with other cats and kittens.

He is a little purr machine and loves to show you his belly. His favorite toys are wands and balls. Oliver looks forward to breakfast and dinner and loves to cuddle and play with his buddy Chloe.

Will you be Olivers forever home?
Send in your adoption application today!
WWW.SCAR.PET

Not ready to adopt? Consider making a donation to support our TNR team, who has helped save Oliver and many more kitties like him. Your tax deductible donation through MCGIVES goes further with a partial match. Thank you! 🐾 WWW.MCGIVES.COM/SCAR

22/12/2024

Bella is hoping Santa brings her a forever home for Christmas. 🎅 🏡

She is a super sweet, cuddly girl who loves people, other dogs, and naps on her person’s lap. Bella is about 7 years old and came to SCAR when her family was moving and couldn’t take her with them. Bella is a little “fluffy” and would benefit from regular walks to help her regain her girlish figure.

Weighing in at about 16 pounds, Bella is a cute Chihuahua mix. Bella would love to meet you if you’re looking for a fun, lovable companion.

To adopt Bella, fill out our adoption application online at www.scar.pet

To support our rescue efforts and help save more pups like Bella, make your tax deductible donation through the MCGIVES Campaign at www.mcgives.com/scar

19/12/2024

We welcome Barry into our SCAR Family of Pets! 🐾

Barry came to us as a stray through our friends at . He was having trouble standing and walking. Turns out he has a pretty bad facture, and his vet bill is estimated to come in just over $5,000. That's a big chunk of change for a grassroots rescue like SCAR.

So then, why take in a dog with such high medical needs? The best response we can give is: If not us, who?

We know dogs like Barry are otherwise perfect. His fate was euthanasia but we know he deserves the opportunity to live.

Barry is a 6 month old pit bull mix who loves playing with his foster pet siblings and adores his foster mama. He will easily be a great companion to his forever human.

Give your tax deductible donation to help us cover Barry's medical bills and save more dogs like him. When you donate through the Monterey County GIVES Campaign, your contribution goes further because it is partially matched.

Link in bio
WWW.MCGIVES.COM/SCAR

15/12/2024

Thank you to all our SCAR Animal Champions who volunteered their day to bring our adoptable pets to the Holiday Market. Jenna, Rosemary, Tiffany, Kim, Shyann, Jackie, Nyomi... you all are amazing!

Thank you for having us and taking care of our kitties and puppies!

If you missed it, come to PetSmart Salinas tomorrow, Sunday from 12pm-3pm, for your chance to meet your new best friend!

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14/12/2024

It's Caturday...and it's been raining cats & dogs all night!

This is Chloe, our 3.5 month old female tabby, who came to us from an agricultural worksite in King City. She's so cuddly, sweet and purrfect!

Chloe really wants to know if you'll be making a tax-deductible contribution to the efforts that saved her life! What should we tell her?

Give what what's in your heart (and in your wallet 😆), whether it's a $5, $50, or $500 donation, you can count on 100% of it benefiting the animals.

Chloe thanks you!

WWW.MCGIVES.COM/SCAR

13/12/2024

Last chance!! Book your Holiday Pet Portrait now!
We have only 4 slots left.

We have a wonderful holiday portrait session set up for your adorable furry family members.

How it works: Book a session for a time that works best for you. If you'd like more time dedicated to your pet, you'll want to select a 20-minute session. Walk-ins are welcomed for a 5-minute session.

20 MINUTE SESSION: $30
5 MINUTE SESSION: $15

Location: King City Recreation Center
401 Division Street in King City

All pets are welcome (dogs, cats, small pets)! We will have a silent auction for your holiday gift shopping!

The beautiful decor and display has been creatively imagined by our TNR Team and brought to life by our friend Forever Sunday!

All proceeds benefit the SCAR TNR Team, an effort to reduce the overpopulation of feral cats throughout South Monterey County.

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Get your holiday shopping done and grab some kitten cuddles while you're here! The Fourth Street Tap House Holiday Market is happening today until 4pm 🐾 Can't make it? Show your support with a donation through the Monterey County Gives campaign! WWW.MCGIVES.COM/SCAR

Happy birthday, Jenna!! Help us wish one of our amazing SCAR Animal Champions the happiest birthday! Jenna Arroyo serves on our Board of Directors, assists with managing our Cat Team, coordinates veterinary appointments, supports and mentors our fosters, and is a mega foster momma, too! Jenna has been known to organize fundraising events and garner community support for SCAR. You name it, Jenna does it! We wish you a purrfectly cuddly and meowy birthday!! 🐾 🐱 🐶 🐾

Leo needs a forever home! He's a star @livingunchained_mb graduate and is doing great with his foster family. Leo is approximately 5 years old. Weighing about 85 lbs, we believe he's a Rottweiler Shepard mix. He's a total cuddle buddy! Apply to adopt Leo, and a meet-up will be arranged for you. WWW.SCAR.PET

Leo is one of our sweetest pups. He's an excellent student of the Canines Teaching Compassion Program with our partner @livingunchained_mb and will be graduating soon! Leo is a 4-year-old mix of what we think is rottweiler and Labrador or Shepard. Due to circumstances of capacity, Leo needs a new foster home. Of course, a permanent forever home is ideal! While he completes his training and reaches his full potential, Leo needs a home where he can continue to practice the training he is getting. If that's you, please DM us for more information and fill out our Foster Volunteer application form on our website. www.scar.pet/foster

Have you been waiting for the purrfect tine to bring a new best friend into your home? Well, Ford is one of our cutest kitties, and he's ready for his furever home! Come by the Adoption Center inside PetSmart Salinas any time during store business hours. All of our kittens are fixed, microchipped, and vaccinated (age appropriate vaccines). Once you have submitted your adoption application, the rest of our process is smooth sailing, and you'll have Ford home in a hot minute. Rescue. Foster. Adopt. WWW.SCAR.PET

🐾 Happy International Cat Day! 🐾 Our TNR team celebrated this week by trapping 13 community cats so they could be fixed, vaccinated, and returned. They even got some surprise guests! Momma & babies are doing amazing! Once ready, momma will be fixed so this will be her last litter of kittens. Thank you to Animal Friends Rescue Project for the incredible work they do! Please consider volunteering, fostering, or donating! With your help we can continue our efforts to help these animals! Check out www.scar.pet

✨Introducing River✨ This girl came to us from King City after someone had discovered her in their driveway. They noticed she looked sick and had an injury to her back leg. Our TNR team was able pick her up & have her checked out with our good friends at Animal Friends Rescue Project. With their help we found out she was dehydrated, covered in fleas, had an upper respiratory infection, and x-rays revealed a fractured/dislocated pelvis. One of the main concerns is her pelvic canal narrowing & her ability to urinate and express her bowels on her own. After spending a few days under the care of AFRP staff, she showed wonderful improvements; vocal, attempting to move on her own, making biscuits, grooming herself, and eventually urinating & expressing bowel movements without assistance. With these injuries surgery was estimated to be $12,000 to $15,000. It’s a difficult decision to make with a surgery of this magnitude. Luckily with the guidance of Dr. B & the improvements River has shown, we decided that the most feasible option was to have River crate rested. River will be monitored to ensure her injury heals as best as possible and she will begin water therapy to ensure she regains strength. At all times throughout our journey with River she has shown how much of a fighter she is. She is yet another example of how resilient animals are. River is a very special kitty and will most likely require special care but we are determined to give her a life she deserves. River is about 2-3 months old so she contains the energy and excitement just like any average kitten. This means she pushes herself to move around on her own even if it’s to receive pets from her foster mom. To ensure her healing process continues to improve we’d like to get her a wheelchair. Eventually as she grows she may require one tailored to her body but for the time being we’d like her to be able to safely get around. Again, we’d like to thank Dr. B and the amazing team at AFRP f

Little Whiskers | Big Dreams These are the Lockwood Litter! Six tiny kittens who seem to be about six weeks old and will be ready for adoption before you know it. Stay tuned for pictures of their growing personalities ✨️ Donate to support their care. Volunteer to help them get to adoption events. Become a foster and help us save more kittens. WWW.SCAR.PET

When we tell about how amazing our Animal Champions are, we are not exaggerating! Boo was adopted at our pop-up adoption event at Ace Hardware in King City last Saturday. We're so excited for his new home! Boo was rescued by our TNR Team. He was living a hard life, but with such a tender heart, we knew he just didn't belong in the streets. Our team got him into our care, and with lots of love and attention from Cass and her partner, Boo was ready for his furever home. Judging by the tearful farewell, Cass wasn't quite ready to let go. Adoptions are always a bittersweet experience, yet we take joy in knowing Boo has found his happily ever after. #scarsaveslives #scarTNRteam #adoptfosterdonatevolunteer #catsofinstagram #catrescue

🐾 A day in the life of SCAR TNR 🐾 We were originally called to this location for a momma and her litter of kittens. When scouting the area we discovered there were 15+ other cats that would become our newest colony. Amongst the colony we found this boy limping and knew we had to get him checked out. We call him, Buddy. With the help of our friends at Animal Friends Rescue Project we were able to see get Buddy fixed, vaccinated, clean his wounds, and get him medication for his recovery journey. Help us help Buddy & other community cats by making a donation today! See pictures in the comments! WWW.SCAR.PET

🐾 Our rockstar SCAR TNR Team in action! 🐾 We are working hard to address the overpopulation of feral cats throughout South Monterey County communities. Led by Shyann Mitchell and Belen Alvarez, the TNR Team is taking South County by storm! With very little resources and equipment, we have reached 100 feral cats fixed! Support SCAR TNR: ✳️ Join the Team: There are many ways you can help as part of the TNR Team! Submit your volunteer application on our website. ✳️ Donate: We always need supplies. Make a financial contribution or purchase supplies from our wish list. Visit our website for details! DONATE 💵: Venmo @southcounty-animalrescue PayPal @@southcountyanimalres Check by mail to PO BOX 491 Soledad, CA 93960 WWW.SCAR.PET

It's National Kitten Day!! We're not "kitten" around when we say we have the cutest kittens at PetSmart Salinas!! Come visit our kittens any time during business hours and meet your new best friend. Kittens bring so much joy into your life! Adopting a kitten with us is easy! 1. Fill out the online adoption application 2. Visit with the kitten you're interested in to make sure they're interested in you, too! 3. Meet with a member of our team or a PetSmart employee to process your adoption 4. Pay the adoption fee of $150 5. Take your kitten home in a cat carrier! (You can buy a carrier there, at PetSmart) WWW.SCAR.PET #nationalkittenday

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The South County Animal Rescue (SCAR) was founded in January 2016. To date, SCAR has rescued over 600 animals that would have potentially been unnecessarily euthanized. SCAR is proud to serve our South County community, and save the lives of innocent animals. We are a volunteer-run organization of animal lovers, operating off of a foster based system located in South Monterey County, California. We are now an official 501c3 non-profit organization Tax ID #: 81-2344689. Our Mission: South County Animal Rescue was established to provide rescue and assistance for domestic animals. Our goal is to significantly reduce the homeless population of domestic animals in South County through safe rescue and adoption services, awareness and education. We strive to establish relationships with other rescue agencies and collaborate to save more lives.

P.O. Box 491, Soledad, CA 93960

(831) 525-5160

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