Pet Culinary InstituteA nonprofit in formation by Shinto’s Pet Food
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NORTHERN CALIFORNIA · COMING 2027

A stronger start for families. A brighter life for pets.

Six weeks of practical pet education, thoughtful observation and community support. Free for adopters and families, made possible by local sponsors.

Join the Family Waiting ListBecome a Sponsor
Six weeks. A lasting connection.Families • Pets • Community
Free for familiesNo membership fee for adopters or families
Six weeksA guided learning membership
Local connectionsFamilies matched with a sponsor
$294 sponsors a family$49 × six weeks of support

ROOTED IN NORTHERN CALIFORNIA · COMING 2027

Start local. Grow together.

OUR FIRST LAUNCH

Grass Valley & surrounding communities

Nevada County · Placer County · El Dorado County

Connecting families, adopters and sponsors close to home.

OUR NEXT CHAPTER

Marin, San Francisco & Petaluma

Marin County · San Francisco County · Sonoma County, with a focus on the Petaluma area

Families in these communities can express interest through the waiting list.

TWO WAYS TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE

A place for families. A purpose for sponsors.

For adopters & families

Apply to the free waiting list. You do not need to find your own sponsor. We review applications and match families with available sponsorships in our launch communities.

Apply to the Waiting List

For community sponsors

Individuals, small businesses, estates and corporations can fund a family’s complete six week membership for $294. Your support helps keep participation free.

Sponsor Six Weeks

THE FAMILY JOURNEY

Learn a little. Build a lot.

01

Apply

Tell us about your family, pet and county. Join the free waiting list.

02

Get matched

We connect families with available sponsors and confirm enrollment. Families can join the course currently running.

03

Learn together

Continue through the six course cycle, completing one lesson, household activity, knowledge check and report each week. Finish when you have completed all six courses.

04

Carry it forward

Build a personal care plan and celebrate your family’s graduation together.

PRACTICAL RESOURCES, READY TO EXPLORE

Education that comes home with you.

The six week curriculumWeekly goals, activities and reflections →Your family handbookChecklists, care records and everyday guidance →The family membershipWhat to expect and how matching works →Our community sponsorsMeet the people making it possible →

NONPROFIT COMMUNITY PARTNERS

Ten families. One stronger community.

Every nonprofit that joins the family sponsorship program receives 10 free family memberships per six week cycle. Each place includes all six courses, the family handbook, activities and graduation. There is no sponsorship fee for the nonprofit’s 10 places, and families participate free.

Nonprofit partners connect families in our Northern California launch communities with the Institute. Families can join the course currently running and continue until they complete all six courses.

Join as a Nonprofit Partner