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Take a look at all the work you made possible in 2024!

Your Donations at Work

Over 90% of our funding comes directly from you–from individuals and businesses in our community who believe in the work we do. THANK YOU for supporting us, whether you give once a year or monthly, by coming to our fundraisers or supporting from a distance. Last year, we are honored to have also received major gifts from individuals who wanted their legacy to reflect their commitment to Sacramento animals.

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  • Two people in black formal wear face a third person in a red button-down shirt
  • An archway of red and orange flowers is in the foreground. Beyond it, two people can be seen talking. One is wearing a gray suit and the other a white top and black pants
  • The emcee wears a white dress and stands at the podium with their arms raised above their head in excitement
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Tails at Twilight Gala

Our second Tails at Twilight Gala included a special tribute to Piggy, a Front Street alum whose social media presence inspired thousands of followers before his passing. Piggy’s mom Andrea spoke of how Front Street and Piggy have affected her family’s life, and helped us raise over $160,000 to support Front Street Shelter. Special thanks to board member Patty Manako for going above and beyond to organize this extremely successful event.

Partnerships

Just like we couldn’t do our important work without you, we also need other organizations in the community. We are stronger when we work together!

Front Street Animal Shelter

Our primary purpose is to support the needs of the Front Street Shelter!

In addition to supporting direct operational needs of the shelter, we work collaboratively on multiple community programs supporting pets and people in need.

Veterinary Support of Owned Pets

Every year, Front Street Shelter receives hundreds of requests for assistance from pet owners in the community who cannot afford emergency care for their beloved pets. Friends of Front Street organizes veterinary care for qualified applicants and supports owners through the process of getting their pet healthy again.

201 pets received help

$ 286,155.64

We are thrilled to be recipients of a $38,000 grant from Sacramento County which helps support this essential program!

AdoptUs Hospice Care

Among the many pets who come through the doors at Front Street Shelter every year, there are always some with medical conditions that can only be managed, not cured. In order to help these pets find adoptive homes to enjoy their remaining time, Friends of Front Street provides reimbursement for the care needed to manage their condition, and assists adopters with the costs associated with their transition out of this life when the time comes.

29 pets are currently enrolled

$ 12,130.15

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Community Assistance Partner

Lynn Madison and the Chester Foundation

For over 20 years, Lynn Madison has been working with unhoused members of our community. She helps owners access veterinary care for their pets, organizes an annual drive for dog coats in the fall, and finds homes for pets in need of a fresh start. We are happy to support Lynn’s work through the Chester Foundation for the second year!

44 pets

$35,000

Spay/Neuter Partnerships

Community Spay Neuter Clinic

CSNC works tirelessly to combat pet overpopulation in Sacramento! We are thrilled to support them and fund spay/neuter services for TNR volunteers focusing on colony stabilization in the community.

2,348 cats

$197,620

Coalition for Community Cats

C4CC is a small but mighty local organization dedicated to assisting community cats, whose voucher program provides financial assistance with spay/neuter. Over 800 total vouchers have been distributed so far this year!

250 vouchers

$10,000

Only Sunshine Sanctuary

Only Sunshine Sanctuary focuses their efforts on farm animal welfare, and has been a partner to Front Street in the placement of many rabbits. We will be partnering with them for a new initiative in 2025 to provide spay/neuter vouchers for rabbits to community members in need!

5 vouchers

$2,300

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Friends of Friends Rescue Grants

When pets at the Front Street Shelter need medical or behavioral rehabilitation beyond the scope of the shelter, Friends of Front Street provides micro-grants to rescue and transfer partners to help with the cost of treatment.

200 animals placed

$ 49,700

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Check out our amazing local, regional, and national partners!

Over 80% of your donations go directly to support the Front Street Shelter or to community programs.

A Note From The Executive Director

2024 was truly a year of growth for Friends of Front Street! We continue to expand our partnerships with other community groups doing the important work of caring for pets in need. There is so much work to do, but by working together and lifting each other up, we carry on one animal at a time!

I cannot overstate how much I appreciate each and every one of you who donates your time, talent, or treasure to support the Front Street Shelter and all the pets and people in our community. Inflation and economic strain are continuing to affect our most vulnerable neighbors, and many of our programs are seeing the need continue to increase. Whether the amount you give is small or large, it helps us help others, and I am so grateful for that support.

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