Adopt or Donate on National Adopt a Shelter Pet Day

Kyle Henry • April 17, 2023

Find local shelters, available companions for adoption, and supply wish lists with FREE shipping!

Did you know according to the ASPCA, approximately 6.3 million companion animals enter U.S. animal shelters nationwide every year. You can help by adopting, donating, volunteering and advocating.


To support National Adopt a Shelter Pet Day on April 30, our team created this resource page to help people find local shelters and available companions for adoption, as well as wish lists for much needed supplies.



Find a local shelter to adopt a companion

If you're looking to expand your family with a furry (or feathered!) companion, there are many shelters and rescue organizations in the Bay Area. Some members of our team personally support and volunteer with the following organizations.


The Peninsula Humane Society and SPCA, although a privately owned nonprofit, is an open admission shelter that saves thousands of lives each year. In addition to pets, they also accept injured and orphaned native wildlife. Their Hope Program provides specialty care to animals who may be refused at other shelters due to their age, injuries, or medical needs. 


Muttville believes the human-animal bond is more important than ever in the golden years. They make it easy for senior dogs and senior people to connect. Muttville organizes a Cuddle Club, where senior people who aren’t able to take on the responsibility of becoming a pet parent can still care for older dogs that are waiting to be adopted. Muttville waives adoption fees and provides supplies for anyone over the age of 62 years old who adopts from them. 


Nine Lives is a community-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization operating a cat-only clinic and adoption center. We rescue at-risk cats and kittens, provide them with clinical care and nurturing to address their medical and behavioral needs — great or small — and find them loving forever homes. We are committed to addressing the overpopulation of homeless cats by providing low-cost spay and neuter services for those in our community.

Find a local shelter near you

Order needed supplies with FREE shipping!

If you're not in a position to adopt, you can still save a life and make an impact by donating items to your local shelter or rescue through their Chewy Wish List. Chewy.com makes donating as easy as a few clicks, and even offers free shipping! These wish lists are organizations created based on their needs. Be sure to pay attention to the line below the item that indicates if this is an item that's always needed, urgently needed, or if there's a specific quantity need.


View and order from the Peninsula Human Society and SPCA's Wish List on Chewy.com


View and order from the Nine Lives Wish List on Chewy.com

Shop wish lists on Chewy.com

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