History:

Contra Costa Humane Society was formed as the result of the merger between two groups, Stop Pets' Annual Yield (SPAY) and Animal Protection Bureau (APB). SPAY was established in 1971 to support the Spay/Neuter Clinic locally and APB formed in 1980 to combat the homeless animal problem in Contra Costa County. A merger between the two groups was completed in 1991 and we have served Contra Costa County as CCHS ever since.

Our Mission:

We believe that all life has the right to freedom from cruelty, abuse, exploitation and neglect, and is entitled to legal, moral and ethical consideration and protection.

We believe that every domesticated animal has the right to be wanted, cherished, respected and protected, and deserves not to be born unless these rights can be guaranteed.

Our mission is to improve the quality of life for nonhuman animals in Contra Costa County by preventing cruelty, relieving suffering, and advocating responsible and humane behavior through promoting public awareness as well as by providing programs and services that will:

Protect animals from suffering, cruelty, abuse, exploitation, abandonment and neglect.

Through education, foster compassion, responsibility and respect toward all animals and the environment.

Reduce animal overpopulation.

Help to improve the conditions for animals at public shelters in our county

Find permanent, caring homes for unwanted or homeless companion animals.

Encourage legislation that is favorable to animals and the environment.

Nurture the human/animal bond, recognizing that it greatly enriches those lives involved