VARS - Volunteer Animal Retrieval Specialists is a nonprofit dedicated to retrieving animals from dangerous heights at no charge to the owner. Whether it’s a frightened kitten stuck high in a tree or a pet stranded in an impossible place, we respond with skill, safety, and compassion.

In the past, we have tried to raise funds the same day. To make sure we can respond faster and without hesitation in the future, we are now raising funds ahead of time to cover fuel expenses for upcoming rescues.

Every dollar raised will go directly toward fuel, allowing us to respond to calls anywhere in California without delay.

Your support helps us keep saying yes to the calls others turn away.

Donate today to help us be ready for the next animal in need.

Any animal, from any tree, if they go up, so do we.