Donate Your Vehicle to Animal Samaritans

Animal Samaritans is a nonprofit organization dedicated to improving the lives of animals and people through animal rescue, veterinary care, humane education, and therapy programs. Serving communities in California’s Coachella Valley, the organization works to strengthen the bond between people and animals while providing critical services that support both.

What Animal Samaritans Does

Animal Samaritans (Tax ID: 95-3171867) operates a no-kill shelter that provides a safe refuge for adoptable dogs and cats. Animals entering the shelter receive housing, food, socialization, and medical care while staff and volunteers work to place them in permanent homes. Through its rescue efforts, Animal Samaritans has saved more than 16,000 animals, helping thousands of pets transition from uncertain circumstances to stable, loving households.

In addition to shelter services, the organization operates veterinary facilities in Indio and Thousand Palms that offer affordable, full-service care for pets. These services help families access routine and preventative veterinary treatment while also providing financial assistance to qualifying low-income pet owners. By making veterinary care more accessible, Animal Samaritans helps keep pets healthy and reduces barriers that can prevent owners from obtaining needed care.

The organization also invests in community education through its Humane Education program, which provides state-accredited, age-appropriate instruction to schools throughout the desert region at no cost to students or educators. These programs encourage responsible pet ownership, compassion toward animals, and respect for living creatures.

Another important initiative is Animal Companion Therapy, which brings trained animals to nursing homes, assisted living communities, hospitals, and special-needs facilities. These visits provide opportunities for comfort, companionship, and meaningful interaction through the positive connection between people and animals.

Your Vehicle Donation Supports Animal Samaritans

When you donate your vehicle, the proceeds go directly to Animal Samaritans and help support the organization’s shelter operations, veterinary services, humane education programs, and animal-assisted therapy visits. Your donation is 100% tax deductible, and free vehicle pickup is included.

Thank You for Supporting Animal Samaritans

Thank you for supporting Animal Samaritans through your vehicle donation. Your contribution helps sustain programs that care for animals, assist pet owners, and promote compassion throughout the community. If you have questions about the vehicle donation process, eligibility requirements, or tax documentation, please visit our FAQ page for additional information.