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Our work

Animal welfare grows through clear projects and shared care.

01 / YAAEC*

Yolo Animal Center

Mission

To advance animal welfare and strengthen the human-animal bond through rescue, adoption, education, spay/neuter initiatives, and community partnerships that create lasting solutions for animals in need.

Mission and organization description published by YAAEC and checked September 24, 2026.

Yolo Animal Center is operated by Yolo Animal Adoption & Education Center, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. EIN: 42-2599317.

02 / Building an Animal Advocacy Coalition

Board of Directors

Meet Jill Bonner, Caren Hill, Holly Bishop, and Tara Zickler, and follow future profile updates from the organization.

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Our project path

Three phases. Clear next steps.

These are proposed goals—not services available today. Progress moves only when a milestone has dated public evidence. Status checked October 1, 2026.

Near term · Building 2A

Open a community spay/neuter clinic

Advance the Building 2A proposal and make every county decision visible.

0 of 3 public milestones verified

  1. Proposal submission documented
  2. Public decision recorded
  3. Clinic opening confirmed
Read the current proposal →

Next · Mobile care

Bring spay/neuter care to more neighborhoods

Explore a mobile unit for spay/neuter and community-cat services.

0 of 3 public milestones verified

  1. Service plan published
  2. Vehicle and operator confirmed
  3. First service date confirmed
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Long view - New Adoption, Education & Sheltering

Build the path to a modern Animal Center for Yolo County

Turn the long-term shelter vision into accountable, public steps.

0 of 3 public milestones verified

  1. Partners and site path confirmed
  2. Current capital plan published
  3. Authorized campaign or construction milestone
Explore the shelter history →