The Center for Animal Protection and Education (CAPE) works to save the lives of individual animals and to educate people about ways in which they can change their own lives to alleviate animal suffering.

CAPE was founded in 1992 by JP Novic and Shelley Frost along with a group of caring individuals with a wide variety of professional experience in animal welfare and protection. Over the years, CAPE has helped thousands of animals. CAPE's Foster Care Programprovides a safe place for rescued animals who are older, injured or recovering from an illness. These animals are placed into new, loving homes through CAPE's Ruff & Ready and Adoption Programs.

In 2012 CAPE established the CAPE Animal Sanctuary in Grass Valley, California.  Focusing on animals with special needs and ourburro rescue program, the CAPE Animal Sanctuary is now the permanent home to dozens of animals.

CAPE also sponsors, supports and produces educational programs designed to inform people about issues animals face in society today. Please visit our Animal Film Festival page to learn more about one of our most important educational outreach events.

CAPE's philosophy affirms that all animals have the right to a long, full life, free from pain and suffering.