FAQ

Feeding Perris Strays is a volunteer-led community in Perris, California. With more than 10 volunteers and trusted rescue partners, we support 100+ animals through consistent feeding routes, rescue coordination, and access to medical and spay/neuter resources.

We primarily serve Perris and surrounding areas. If you're outside the area, contact us and we'll do our best to connect you with local resources.

We're transitioning into a nonprofit organization so this work can continue in a sustainable, structured, and compassionate way. At this time, we are not yet a 501(c)(3), so contributions are currently not tax-deductible.

Feeding is only one part of the work. We also coordinate rescue support with established partners, help with humane trapping when needed (through experienced partners), support spay/neuter efforts, and connect animals to foster homes, medical care, and reputable rescues whenever possible.

No. We're a volunteer-led, foster-and-partner-based effort. We do not operate a shelter, and we can't intake animals on demand.

Sometimes—but only if we can do it safely and responsibly. Most rescues require a foster plan and rescue partner coordination. If you found an animal, contact us with the location (cross streets), clear photos or video, behavior notes, and any immediate safety concerns.

If an animal is injured, trapped, hit by a car, or in immediate danger, contact local animal control or emergency services first. After that, message us—if we're able to, we'll help coordinate support and next steps.

Safe rescue takes more than good intentions—it requires foster homes, rescue partnerships, medical care, and sometimes humane trapping. Taking on more than we can responsibly support can put animals and volunteers at risk, so we prioritize cases where we can act safely and sustainably.

We prioritize urgent need and safety, including injury or immediate danger, pregnant animals and young at high risk, animals we've been tracking on our routes, and cases where a foster or rescue partner is available.

Yes. We actively support spay/neuter efforts because it's one of the most effective ways to prevent suffering. When resources and scheduling allow, we also coordinate outreach for animals living in homeless encampments. Upcoming dates are posted on our News & Events page.

Donating supplies, contributing via Donate, volunteering, and sharing our posts all make a big impact. If you can foster, that's one of the biggest ways you can help us say "yes" when a pet needs urgent placement.

We welcome volunteers with different schedules and comfort levels. Visit our Volunteer page or email info@feedingperrisstrays.org to get started.

No. We provide guidance and prioritize safety. We'll match you with a role that fits your comfort level and availability.

Fostering is one of the most impactful ways to help. Apply on our Foster page, and we'll follow up about fit, timing, and support.

Start on our Adoption page. Our team reviews applications and follows up if there's a potential match.

Yes. Adoption fees are $300 for dogs and $150 for cats. These fees help offset the cost of vaccinations, spay/neuter surgery, medical care, and rescue coordination.

Adopted pets come vaccinated, microchipped, and spayed or neutered (or with a scheduled spay/neuter appointment if under 6 months of age). Vaccine records and microchip information are provided to the adopter at the time of placement.

An Adoption Agreement with 2 Week Trial is a 14-day trial placement. The pet comes home with you, and if everything works out, the agreement automatically converts to a full adoption on day 15. If it's not the right fit—for any reason—you can return the pet within the trial period and receive a full refund. It's a helpful option if you want to make sure the match is right before committing.

Please contact us as soon as you know—don't surrender to a shelter or rehome on your own. Our adoption agreement requires that pets be returned directly to Feeding Perris Strays. We ask for a minimum of two weeks notice so we can arrange a safe transition. The pet's wellbeing is our first priority, and we'll work with you to find the best path forward.

You can support our work via Venmo, Zelle, or by sending supplies through our wish list. Visit Donate for current options.

Donations help cover food and supplies, urgent medical care, vaccinations, spay/neuter support, and rescue coordination needs (including humane trapping support through experienced partners).

Common high-need items include pet food (dry dog and cat food), leashes and slip leads, crates and carriers, basic supplies, and cleaning items. Our Donate page includes a wish list for current needs.

Yes. We collaborate with established rescue partners to keep rescues humane, legal, and safe—especially in cases requiring trapping, medical coordination, or placement networks.

We welcome partnership. Email info@feedingperrisstrays.org with what you can support (intake, foster network, medical sponsorship, trapping help, events, and more).

Follow us on social media and check News & Events for upcoming outreach, events, and updates.

Email info@feedingperrisstrays.org or reach out on our Contact page.