Field of Dreams - UPDATE from Sonoma County Animal Services

Our work on the

The project will refurbish dog play yards, including:

Your Gift Matters

Your tax-deductible donation will help rebuild and maintain our play yards! A year-round play and socialization space will give our dogs a greater quality of life and increase their chances for adoption. This project includes a weatherized surface, K-9 grass, fencing and landscape repairs, irrigation, a group play area and an inviting new Meet and Greet area for potential adoptions!

Help us make this Field of Dreams a reality for those who need it the most by donating today!

DONATE NOW: Thank you for your interest in supporting Sonoma County's neediest animals! Your tax-deductible donation will go directly to help animals in your community in the way you care about most.

Things We (shelter animals) All Need to Thrive

Food

SCAS feeds and cares for thousands of animals every year — over half of which are dogs.

Exercise

Dogs need to play in order to socialize, learn manners, feel good and stay happy and healthy. Play is essential to their emotional well-being. A healthy and relaxed dog has a much better chance at adoption.

Sunshine

On average, dogs will stay at SCAS almost 40 days. Some stay much longer. We make a point of giving our animals regular access to the outdoors.

Love

SCAS is the largest animal shelter in Sonoma County. Our staff and volunteers go out of their way to ensure animals who arrive at our shelter feel safe, happy and loved. A large suitable space for our dogs to run around will help make this easier.

$60,000

needed to make the Field of Dreams a reality.

This new Meet and Greet area will be outside, under the canopy of two large redwoods. It will be a much calmer and more pleasant experience for potential adopters.

The current outdoor yard is not adaptable to weather conditions. In summer weather the gravel is hot and unpleasant for dogs and volunteers, while wet weather brings the mud. The plan calls for Woof Fiber, a bark that is functional year-round.

The current yards are dog-tired. Field of Dreams will not only benefit the dogs, but also be appreciated by the dedicated staff and volunteers.

The new yards are designed to accommodate group play. Shelter studies consistently show that play groups increase canine health, emotional well-being and adoptability.

Stay in touch for UPDATES as we make progress on our DREAMS!