What does CCSPCA stand for?  What do you do, exactly?

CCSPCA stands for the Central California Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals.  The CCSPCA is a private non-profit organization that seeks to prevent cruelty and neglect of animals through education, enforcement of state cruelty laws and by treating and caring for animals that have nowhere else to go.  The CCSPCA also operates as the Animal Control agency for the City of Fresno, the County of Fresno and the unincorporated cities within the Fresno County area. Animal Control Services are funded by and operate under contracts between the CCSPCA and the City of Fresno and County of Fresno, respectively.  Donations that go to the CCSPCA do not supplement its contractual obligations for animal control services, as these are funded by the City and County of Fresno.

CCSPCA operations that do not include Animal Control and Pound services are funded primarily through donations and include our Education Department, Volunteer and Foster Programs, Staffing to work with rescues and other groups, and many other functions and programs that are directly related to animals, pets and their owners.

How do you work here? Isn’t it hard?
Our employees are dedicated to the welfare of animals that come to our animal care center and, although it is difficult at times, it is the most rewarding job knowing that you are making a difference.

Are you the only SPCA in Fresno?
We are the only SPCA and the only animal control agency for all of Fresno City and Fresno County and the unincorporated cities within Fresno County.

How many animals do you Euthanize?

That varies on how many animals come through our doors. It also varies on adoptions, available space at animal care centers/rescues, and other resources. Some animals that are taken in by the CCSPCA are euthanized at the owner’s request or are euthanized by Health Department, Fish and Game or other Government Agency’s requirements.