Get ready to raise the woof! 🍾

Join UnChained for an unforgettable evening of rhythm and paws at our first ever fundraising event.

Groove to the beats of the Alex Lucero Band, treat your taste buds at Saucey'z Food Truck, and toast to good times with El Vaquero Winery's finest pours. This is your chance to make learn all about UnChained’s work while dancing through the evening!

Don't miss out, snag your ticket now and let's make memories that will last fur-ever! 🍷

Welcome to UnChained, where we create transformative journeys for youth facing life's hurdles on California's Central Coast.

Our Mission Statement: To foster empathy, respect, and responsibility in youth through the human-animal bond.

This mission is achieved through our flagship program, Canines Teaching Compassion (CTC), uniting at-risk youth with homeless dogs in a purposeful bond of learning and healing. Each carefully structured CTC session involves small groups of youth working intimately with dogs, guided by our skilled trainers, to nurture empathy, master new skills, and build a positive future outlook.

Through clicker training and humane education, our Youth Trainers develop patience, responsibility, and self-efficacy, while preparing their canine companions for adoption. These experiences culminate in a graduation ceremony, celebrating their achievements and newfound confidence. UnChained's mission extends beyond training; it's about instilling hope, fostering a sense of community, and igniting personal transformation for both youth and dogs.

Join us in this journey of compassion and change, where every interaction is a step towards healing hearts and building a better future. Be a part of our mission and witness how your support can make a real difference in their lives.

  • Join UnChained as a volunteer. Empower both youth and dogs in your community, and be part of their transformative journey towards growth and celebration!

    JOIN US

  • Adopt an UnChained dog, handpicked from local animal rescues, and nurtured through a unique journey of training and bonding with our youth!

    ADOPT

  • Gift a second chance. Your donation nurtures the bond between our dogs and youth, empowering them with life-changing skills and brighter futures.

    GIVE HERE

LATEST NEW AND EVENTS

UPCOMING EVENT: SPRING INTO ACTION FUNDRAISER, APRIL 28TH

LOCATION: EL VAQUERO WINERY
MUSIC: THE ALEX LUCERO BAND
FOOD: SAUCEY'Z

Request to attend a graduation: See our students in action!

Adopt one of our canine graduates: Each dog we feature has been trained by a youth trainer in our Canines Teaching Compassion program.

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🌈 Honoring Pudge: A Beacon of Love and Learning 🌈 Pudge’s transformative journey showcases the core of our Canines Teaching Compassion program. 💛 His path from Rancho Cielo Youth Campus to a loving forever home exemplifies the profound chan
💖🏡 A Tribute to Pudge: A Beacon of Unconditional Love 🏡💖 Pudge’s story is a golden thread in the tapestry of lives that makes UnChained. 💛 His existence illustrated the transformative journey of companionship and the immeasurable impact o

MAKE A DONATION

Support UnChained by making a simple donation or celebrate a beloved pet, person or event with a special in-honor donation to create new opportunities for our community’s youth and the dogs they train.