Animal Outreach of The Mother Lode

ANIMAL OUTREACH OF THE MOTHER LODE

Organizational Overview
MISSION

Animal Outreach of the Mother Lode improves the lives of animals and the people who care for them by providing low-cost veterinary services for dogs and cats, operating a No Kill rescue and adoption program for cats and kittens, and offering community education that promotes responsible pet ownership.

Through affordable spay and neuter services, vaccination programs, and rescue efforts, we work to reduce pet overpopulation and ensure that every animal has the opportunity for a safe and healthy life.

OUR HISTORY & COMMITMENT

Since 1992, Animal Outreach has served as a trusted partner in animal welfare, evolving to meet the growing needs of Northern California's underserved communities. Our dedicated team of veterinarians, support staff, and more than 350 volunteers share a deep commitment to animal welfare and community service.

ORGANIZATION OVERVIEW

Founded: 1992
Location: Diamond Springs, California
Current Facility:

• 5,446 square foot veterinary clinic and animal care center

Staff:

• 1 Full-time Veterinarian
• 24 Support Staff

Volunteers:

• Approximately 350 active volunteers

Service Area:
Northern California, with a focus on El Dorado County and surrounding foothill communities.

Animal Outreach provides low-cost veterinary services for dogs and cats and rescue, foster, and adoption services for cats and kittens, helping animals remain healthy and safely with the families who care for them.

Animal Outreach of the Mother Lode is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt nonprofit organization, is not a private foundation, and is in good standing with the IRS, the California Secretary of State, and the California Department of Justice.

As one of the few providers of affordable veterinary care in the Sierra foothill region, Animal Outreach plays a critical role in helping families access essential services while preventing pet overpopulation and reducing the number of animals entering local shelters.

COMMUNITY IMPACT

Animal Outreach provides lifesaving veterinary care, rescue services, and prevention programs that benefit thousands of animals and families each year.

2025 Community Impact

• 7,608 spay and neuter surgeries performed
• 1,519 cats and kittens adopted into loving homes
• 1,633 animals rescued or taken into care
• 5,193 rabies vaccinations administered
• 4,511 pets microchipped to help reunite lost animals with their families

Through these programs, Animal Outreach helps reduce pet overpopulation, improve public health, and ensure that animals and families throughout Northern California have access to affordable veterinary care.

Animal Outreach performs more than 7,600 spay and neuter surgeries annually, making it one of the largest providers of affordable sterilization services in the Sierra foothill region.

CORE PROGRAMS & SERVICES

Affordable Veterinary Care
Low-cost veterinary services for dogs and cats, including spay/neuter surgeries, vaccinations, dental care, microchipping, and preventative medical services.

Rescue, Foster & Adoption
Rescue, medical care, foster placement, and adoption services for cats and kittens, helping abandoned and at-risk animals find safe and permanent homes.

Owner Surrender & Crisis Support
Compassionate intake assistance for pet owners facing hardship, housing instability, medical emergencies, or other life challenges, preventing abandonment and reducing strain on local shelters.

Community Cat Programs
Trap-Neuter-Return (TNR), feral cat sterilization events, and working cat placements that humanely stabilize outdoor cat populations and improve neighborhood safety.

Medical & Dental Services
Low-cost veterinary and dental care including wellness services and compassionate end-of-life care, ensuring families can keep pets healthy regardless of financial hardship.

Humane Education & Volunteer Engagement
Community outreach, responsible pet ownership education, and youth and volunteer involvement that promote compassion, prevention, and long-term community wellbeing.

FACILITY EXPANSION

In response to growing community demand, Animal Outreach has purchased a new building that will expand our facility from 5,446 square feet to 11,100 square feet.

Access to affordable veterinary care has become increasingly limited for many families in rural and foothill communities. Rising veterinary costs and limited clinic availability have made it difficult for pet owners to obtain essential services such as spay and neuter surgery, vaccinations, and preventative care. As a result, local shelters and rescue organizations are experiencing increased demand for support services and intake assistance.

The expansion of our new Animal Care Center will allow Animal Outreach to significantly increase our capacity to serve animals and families across the region.

The new facility will enable us to:

• Hire a second veterinarian and additional support staff
• Increase spay and neuter capacity from 7,600 to more than 12,000 surgeries annually
• Expand access to affordable veterinary care
• Full discounted dental services for dogs and cats
• Extend services to neighboring counties
• Provide lifesaving care to more animals each year
• Strengthen the region's animal welfare infrastructure

Renovation Timeline: Beginning May 2026
New Shelter Details: https://animaloutreach.net/new-shelter
New Shelter Contact: newshelter@animaloutreach.net   530-324-5337

VISION FOR THE FUTURE

As demand for affordable veterinary care continues to grow, Animal Outreach is positioned to become a regional leader in community-based animal welfare.

Our expanded facility will allow us to significantly increase lifesaving veterinary services, reduce pet overpopulation, and ensure that families throughout Northern California can access essential care for their pets.

CONTACT INFORMATION

Vicki Shapleton
vshapleton@animaloutreach.net

Animal Outreach
6101 Enterprise Dr STE B & C
Diamond Springs, CA 95619
(530) 642-2287
https://animaloutreach.net
Federal EIN #68-0272499