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About
CCHS
 | History
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Contra Costa Humane Society
was formed as the result of the merger between two groups, Stop Pets' Annual Yield (SPAY)
and Animal Protection Bureau (APB). SPAY was established in 1971 to support the
Spay/Neuter Clinic locally and APB formed in 1980 to combat the homeless animal problem in
Contra Costa County. A merger between the two groups was completed in 1991 and we
have served Contra Costa County as CCHS ever since. CCHS is a non-profit, 501(c)(3)
organization (tax ID# 68-0281428).
| Our Mission
We believe that all life has the right to freedom from cruelty, abuse, exploitation
and neglect, and is entitled to legal, moral and ethical consideration and
protection.
We believe that every domesticated animal has the right to be wanted, cherished,
respected and protected, and deserves not to be born unless these rights can be
guaranteed.
Our mission is to improve the quality of life for nonhuman animals in Contra Costa
County by preventing cruelty, relieving suffering, and advocating responsible and humane
behavior through promoting public awareness as well as by providing programs and services
that will:
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| Protect animals from suffering, cruelty, abuse,
exploitation, abandonment and neglect. |
| Through education, foster compassion, responsibility and
respect toward all animals and the environment. |
| Reduce animal overpopulation. |
| Help to improve the conditions for animals at public
shelters in our county. |
| Find permanent, caring homes for unwanted or homeless
companion animals. |
| Encourage legislation that is favorable to animals and the
environment. |
| Nurture the human/animal bond, recognizing that it greatly
enriches those lives involved. |
| Our Services
| Spay/Neuter
Assistance Program (SNAP): As the only program of it's sort
within Contra Costa County, SNAP provides references to low-cost veterinary clinics within
the county, financial aid to low-income county residents for the spay or neuter of their
companion dog, cat, or feral cat, as well as education on the importance of spay and
neuter. SNAP also loans humane traps and recovery cages to assist in spaying and
neutering the feral cat population. |
| Adopt-A-Friend:
CCHS works with local animal shelters to rehome companion animals by
placing them in foster homes until a permanent, adoptive home can be found. Adoption
counselors will also provide references and advice to community members looking to rehome
their companion animals. Our Referral Program provides online advertisement for
community members in search of new homes for their animals. |
| Emergency
Medical Fund: CCHS offers advice and referrals to low-cost
veterinarians, as well as funding to low-income county residents who qualify for financial
aid to help treat their sick or injured companion animal. |
| Humane
Education: CCHS provides an animal information hotline during
regular business hours that handles virtually any animal-related question that community
members may have. We produce regular publications to spread the word on animal
welfare and attend numerous community events, as well as make many presentations in
schools and other setting to stress the importance of humane treatment of all animals. |
| Volunteer
Program: It would be impossible to meet the needs of so many
animals without the help of our dedicated volunteers. We have many programs from
which to choose, and volunteers find that contributing time to benefit the animals is a
very rewarding and life-enriching experience. |
| Legislative
Action: CCHS closely monitors legislations that affects animals
both locally and nationwide, as well as the environment. |
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