SCAR was established to provide rescue for domestic animals. We strive to reduce the overpopulation of animals in South County. Our strategies include increasing access to low-cost spay and neuter services, Trap-Neuter-Return, rescue, compassion-driven canine training, and adoption placement. We strongly believe in the empowerment that comes from increasing community awareness and education about pet health and responsible pet ownership.
SCAR is a completely volunteer-run organization dedicated to tackling California’s overpopulation crisis through prevention and education. Our Animal Champions raises community awareness about pet health, while our Spay and Neuter Assistance Program (SNAP) improves access to these services in South County. Our TNR Team works to spay and neuter stray and feral cats on both public and private property, rescuing those better suited for home life. We rescue shelter pets at risk of euthanasia due to abuse, trauma, serious medical needs, or behavioral challenges caused by kennel stress, giving them the love and care they need until they find forever homes. In partnership with the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation, the Transforming Animals and Individuals’ Lives (TAILS) canine academy, pairs dogs with handlers for basic training, giving second chances to both humans and canines. Our approach to animal rescue brings healing to hearts and paws, saving people and animals.
The medical care Bandit received while in the care of SCAR wasn’t only necessary but lifesaving and with a quality veterinarian. We could not imagine our home, our travels and outings without Bandit. He has become the center of our world. Bandit goes nearly everywhere with us, receiving compliments always for how good of a dog he is. He has warmed the hearts of non-dog lovers. We see that he receives a quality food, portioned for his size, exercise and routine care for his collapsed trachea. What we learned through this process is rescuing a senior dog is rewarding, the support from SCAR is incredible and will be the only option for us.
- Cindy Morris, Salinas
