Companions in Waiting is a non-profit rescue and adoption service for cats and dogs. We've been matching pets with people throughout the San Francisco Bay Area since 2003. More about us

Meet our adoptable cats & dogs at the next adoption fair:

There are no fairs scheduled at this time. If you're interested in meeting a CIW animal, please email us, or call us at 650-328-0474.

Happy Holidays! No adoption fairs are held between mid-December and the end of January. Fairs resume in February.

Donate

Your tax-deductible gift helps provide food, medical care, and other supplies for homeless pets.

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Of Note

• Our 2017 Newsletter
• Mara keeps her sight
• Kittens turn up in the most unexpected places
• November surprise! Meet Holly, Ruby, and Blanche
• Our Senior Pets for Seniors Program
• See all the news of note

Get Your 2019 Calendar Now!

Your donation of just $19 gets you a beautiful 2019 Companions in Waiting full of wonderful animals adopted from CIW! (A $21.50 donation gets it shipped right to your door). Stop by one of our adoption fairs or call us at 650-328-0474 to get your 2019 calendar before they're all gone.

Success Stories

These are just a tiny sample of the cats and dogs — more than 350 in all — that have found new homes with the help of Companions in Waiting.