A No-Kill facility means that animals at CAC will never be euthanized for space reasons. CAC will humanely euthanize an animal without delay if it is irremediably suffering. CAC will euthanize an animal if it is a “vicious dog” who exhibits aggression to people even when the dog is not hungry, in pain, or frightened, and whose prognosis for rehabilitation of that aggression is poor or grave as determined by a canine behaviorist. 

CAC implements the 10 steps of a “No Kill” Adoption Center.

• Feral Cat TNR (Trap Neuter Release) Program – TNR is active in limited capacity. Please ask for an appointment, and ask about our Barn Cat program.
• High–Volume, Low–Cost Spay/Neuter Program – Ask us about our Spay/Neuter Program.
• Rescue Groups – We work with many rescues and are always looking for more.
• Foster Care – We have dedicated foster families and we are actively looking for more, so please let us know.
• Comprehensive Adoption Programs – We actively promote adoptions, and our daily hours of operations are convenient for the public.
• Pet Retention (CLAWS Food Pantry Program) – Adoption Center helps animals stay in their homes through our help with feeding the animals.
• Medical and Behavior Rehabilitation (Hearts of Gold Program) – Behaviorists to help with struggling animals, medical staff helps with treatable animals that have special needs.
• Public Relations/Community Involvement – We are actively informing the community of the needs of the animals and presenting facts to inform the public of the Adoption Center’s programs.
• Volunteers – The “army of compassion” and the backbone of a successful No-Kill facility.  There are never enough staff or dollars to hire staff to take care of all of the animals. We appreciate and encourage any and all volunteers.
• A Compassionate Director – A hard working, compassionate director not content in the myth of “too many animals, not enough homes”.

Companions Animal Center (CAC) is a well-established, local non-profit no-kill animal organization which collaborates with city and county governments, and partners with other non-profit organizations and the community to end animal abuse and create better pet ownership by providing resources, training, programs and education.

CAC recognizes that all life is precious and takes responsibility as an organization to be a leader in animal welfare in our community. All animals are treated respectfully and given individual consideration regardless of how many animals are in the shelter. Animals are not turned away due to illness, deformity, disability, special needs, looks, age, or social handicap. 

CAC is committed to offering lifesaving programs such as comprehensive adoption programs, low cost spay/neuter, medical and behavioral rehabilitation, foster care, feral cat Trap Neuter Return, pet retention programs to help owners to keep their pets, and volunteer programs that socialize animals, promote adoptions, and help with shelter operations.

CAC provides fresh food and water, veterinary care, socialization, toys, treats, and exercise to all animals in the shelter for the duration of their stay. All animals at CAC are vaccinated, spay/neutered, and microchipped.

CAC is committed to cleanliness to ensure that the environment is healthy and hygienic to the animals, staff, and the public and to prevent the outbreak and spread of disease.

CAC fulfills these commitments by fostering a professional and compassionate staff and volunteer corps through training and continuing education, and maintaining a strong and supportive Board of Directors.

The mission of CAC is to provide quality humane care, rehabilitation, adoption, and education for the good of the animals and their companions in our community.