Hearts For Paws Rescue

Davis, CA

A foster-based rescue serving Davis and the Sacramento Valley, placing cats and dogs through volunteer foster homes rather than a public shelter building.

Hours Foster-based rescue with no walk-in shelter; adoptions arranged by appointment after a meet and greet

Areas served Foster-based across Northern California (Davis, Sacramento, Roseville), plus a Southern California chapter based in Carlsbad

Adopting

Fees, requirements & process

Call (530) 400-0330 for current adoption fees.

How it works

Complete the online adoption form (separate forms for dogs and cats). HFP typically responds within 1-3 days, then schedules a meet and greet if it looks like a potential match.

Location

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The area

Yolo County at a glance

Population 220,564

Housing units 82,447

Est. households with a cat 24,618

Estimated by applying the AVMA's 2024 national cat-ownership rate (32.1% of households) to the county's real household count from the Census Bureau — a national rate applied locally, not a local survey. Population and housing figures are from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Can I walk in to meet a cat?

No. Hearts For Paws is foster-based with no walk-in shelter. Adoptions are arranged by appointment after a meet and greet.

Which areas do you cover?

Foster homes across Northern California including Davis, Sacramento and Roseville, plus a Southern California chapter based in Carlsbad.

How do I find out about adoption fees?

Fee amounts are not published as a fixed schedule. Contact the rescue through heartsforpawsrescue.com for current pricing.

Get involved

Support Hearts For Paws Rescue

Surrendering a cat

Contact Hearts For Paws Rescue at info@heartsforpawsrescue.com to ask about surrendering a cat. Intake policies change with shelter capacity, so check before bringing an animal in.

Donate Become a foster