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Welcome Pet Lo ers!

Ah, Spring,

a terrific time for newness, renewal, regeneration and rebirth for our love of life, people, and of course, pets. Nature is awakening!

Calendars are filling up with many funfilled events for all members of the family including our furry children. This means more walks with our dogs, playtime with our cats, and more treats are exactly the recipe needed for such a glorious season.

Spring is also our health issue, and we're featuring an article by Tricia Deed about commercial dog food and what is healthy for your Fido. As well, an article by Ryan Mutt about Cat Diabetes Symptoms, Diet and Treatment. Don't forget its Animal Cruelty Prevention Month and National Pet First Aide Awareness Month in April and Chip your Pet Month in May. It's also when we embark on kitten season. So, please remember to Spay/Neuter! For additional information on pet-themed occasions, please visit the calendar on our website.

This Spring is also about many other important pet-themed occasions that serve as helpful reminders for pet lovers to focus on. Now that it's beautiful outside, does your Fido need training? Please checkout ''Calm K9's'' ad and article.

Or, maybe you need to be reminded of the many great vets in the world, one in our very own community, Dr Laurie, Animal Clinic of Benicia. She has created a wonderful fund that assists animals in with emergency vet bills. Please read about the Angels Fund and consider donating to them, you'd be helping an animal in need.

We hope you enjoy this issue as much as we enjoyed putting it together. As always, our passion, our purpose is to provide educational articles that inform, inspire and encourage you. We hope they also serve as a reminder of what is truly important to all of us - celebrating and cultivating the incredible bond that exists between pets and people.

Please feel free to send comments, suggestions, criticisms or praises to my email: thepetloversguide@comcast.net For advertising, please contact me at 707-731-9775 or thepetloversguide@comcast.net

The Pet Lovers Guide is free and published quarterly. The purpose of the magazine is to provide people with information pertaining to pet-related services, products and organizations in our local area. We also promote health, wellness and prevention by educating the public in all aspects of raising a pet. This is a complete guide to pet-related business in Solano, Napa and Yolo County.

As always, we are humbled by the kindness of your attention and your mention to our advertisers that your visit has sprung from seeing them here.

Thank you for your continued support and readership.

Sincerely,

Michelle Morris-Adams Owner/Publisher

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Adopt Me Jelly Belly's motto is "I will do whatever you ask of me" "Jelly Belly is about 4 years old. She loves attention, car rides, playing with her toys and other dogs, and of course her daily walks and treats. She is a total little love bug. Always giving kisses and likes to be covered in a blanket and enjoys cuddle time.

She still gets very vocal and excited when she sees another dog and or cat, but calms down". She has been in Foster care for 2 years. Please help find her a forever home.

To adopt Jelly Belly, please contact: http://www.chako.org You can also visit their Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/chakopitbull

Owner/Publisher Michelle Morris-Adams

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Lauren Silva

contributing Editor Kirk deVerteuil

Designer Crystal Scott

5 About Our Cover Dog, Pickles, A Facebook Superstar!

6 Are Commercial Dog Foods Healthy?

Contributing Writers

9 Diabetes in Cats, Feline Diabetes Symptoms, Diet, Treatment

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13 Holistic Aromatherapy for Cats

Dr. Laurie, Animal Clinic of Benicia Susan Raymond, Calm K9 Tricia Deed, Writer Francoise Rapp, Writer Ryan Mutt, Writer Pet Prints Photography, Jean Walker

If you would like to contribute letters, stories or advertising, please contact Michelle at: Phone 707-731-0301 or 707-731-9775 Email thepetloversguide@comcast.net

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17 In Loving Memory 24 Chewy Cat Treats Recipe 25 Grain-Free Coconut Flour Soft Chews Recipe for Dogs

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Pickles A Facebook Superstar!

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ickles was rescued from a local shelter in California. She had a serious injury that could have ended her life. She was rescued, and the rest is history.

However, Annie (Pickles human mom) is a strong supporter of spay and neuter programs; as well, she educates folks that are perhaps unfamiliar with Pit Bulls, or only have negative impressions of these dogs and to make people smile, and hopefully make a difference

for shelter dogs, and Pit Bulls in her community.

Her grass roots efforts are privately funded. If you'd like to support her, please visit her website and purchase a calendar or attend one of her events.

April 9th she will be hosting a ''Spayghetti and No Balls dinner'' at the Lions Club in Woodland. All Proceeds will fund the ''No Puppies for Hussies'' Spay/ Neuter Project in May.

To apply for a spay/neuter, please visit: www.picklesco.com.

To become one of the many Pickle supporters, please visit and like their Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/picklesthepocketpittie

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Are Commercial

Dog Foods Healthy?

By Tricia Deed

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o we purchase commercial dog foods or prepare our dog food for our pets?

It has become a problem serving healthy foods which will benefit our pets. Today you can make a choice.

To feed your dog commercial dog foods as their foundation meal will cut their lives short with weak immune systems, disease or death from failed organs. We want our pets to be healthy. Do you agree or disagree?

Our dogs give us unconditional love, devotion, and loyalty. Our pets, like us, need to stay healthy in order to ward off negative effects of bad food, preservatives, and chemicals. There are warnings on every product which we have in and around our homes and gardens as well as our foods.

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We are hearing on our news reports how our children are eating too much junk food and getting diseases at an earlier age; diseases which we associate during adult years. As a nation we are concerned because of the financial burden on our health system and insurance costs. Diabetes, heart, and circulation diseases are long term and are easily prevented or corrected by eating healthy wholesome foods.

Our pets are no different. Read the labels on packages, canned, frozen, and dehydrated foods. As a general rule the first item listed on the container is the largest food quantity to be found in the product. Each ingredient thereafter are found in smaller amounts.

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This product has more beef than corn, more corn than barley and more barley than rice. After reading the label carefully you need to decide if this container of commercial dog food is healthy for your pet.

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Who is the food manufacturer?

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Is your dog allergic to any of the grains listed?

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Is the price an indicator as to the amount or quality of the beef?

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Are the vitamins and minerals of good quality?

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Is the oil content correct?

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How fresh is this product?

Are you aware most dry commercial foods have a shelf life of twelve to eighteen months? Oils turn rancid in weeks. Fresh foods spoil much quicker. Sometimes your pet can let you know by not eating its food because of taste or something else.

My dog is allergic to rice bran. Brown rice may be excellent, but his allergy remains. You need to be alert and become a detective to analyze if a food ingredient, chemical or preservative is not tolerated by your pet.

Remember melamine, the wheat gluten, which originated from China and poisoned many of our pets through dog food? Thousands of pets had died.

It is because of this poisoning that many of us have turned to preparing natural homemade dog foods.

Our pet is our child. We love our pets and how dare companies which make commercial foods be careless and not caring just to make a buck; had to express a bit of anger. Fortunately, there are some commercial dog food manufacturers which are improving their ingredients and product quality.

We also need to admit we like the convenience of purchasing ready made dog food and we like the price. Unfortunately, when your dog gets sick from poor nutrition it gets costly. We too are guilty. We need to know what makes a well-balanced meal for our pet. We need to educate ourselves on healthy and safe foods for our pets.

Are commercial dog foods healthy? For alternative healthy food information, visit the pet section at http://www.Infotrish.com and review Dog Food Secrets.

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Diabetes in Cats Feline Diabetes Symptoms, Diet, Treatment

By Ryan Mutt

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iabetes mellitus, sugar diabetes is a complex and common disease. The feline diabetes is affecting the cats in an alarming rate.

The feline diabetes mellitus is incapable to produce insulin

towards balancing blood sugar or glucose levels. If it is not treated timely, it leads to weight loss, loss of appetite, vomiting, dehydration, severe depression, and functional complications, and it leads to

coma and death. The disease affects one in four hundred cats. Symptoms are similar to humans. The disease occurrence rate of cats is less than dogs.

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Weaker back legs

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The diets of feline diabetes:

The treatment of feline diabetes:

The diet of feline diabetes can be based on two assumptions. It is a high protein along with low carbohydrate diet, or it can be a diet of high carbohydrate, low fat with high fiber.

Eighty to ninety five Feline diabetes affected cats are similar to type 2 diabetes. Symptoms are diagnosed. Studies reveal these cats are severely insulin dependent. The prompt effective treatment can perhaps cure cats of type 2 diabetes.

These both diets are designed to lower weight, and to control blood sugar levels. The responsiveness of each cat is to be different based on application of diet plan.

Protein and fats replace the low-carb diet. If the cats suffer from kidney, liver or bowel diseases, the higher-protein diet would not be suitable.

Considering the health condition of cats, you choose the diet. The canned foods for cat, Purina DM can be in this category.

It can be high-carb, high-fiber. The added soluble fiber, psyllium reduces the intensification of conversion rates for starch to glucose, and it helps the glucose levels control. Not for gaining weight, it is for the loosing weight. The foods in these categories are Hill's W/D, Hills R/D and Purina OM. Determine the best diet. You monitor the signs of high blood sugar, excessive thirst or urination, and check ketones with strips.

However, it increases the weakness of the legs, malnutrition, ketoacidosis, dehydration and death of the cats. The treatment contains insulin injections once or twice daily, diet and oral medication. Initially, the veterinarian is to check and recheck the symptoms, signs and prepare the treatment schedule. The veterinarian is to select the dose of insulin. Excessive insulin can cause the death of cats.

To sum up , the basic remedies in this instance can be 1. Insulin therapy 2. Oral medication in place of insulin 3. Test of blood and urine tests 4. Physical examinations 5. Behavioral signals establishing insulin therapy

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Holistic

Aromatherapy for Cats

By Francoise Rapp

Most any cat owner will tell you their feline friends are capable of conveying emotion.

In fact, they may even say they can recognize and distinguish specific emotions their cats display, including love, anger, illness, annoyance and more.

Scientific experiments on both humans and animals indicate that emotional responses are triggered by physical stimuli. Considering that cats have sensory systems that are much more sensitive than the human senses of sight, smell, sound, taste and touch, there's no question that our pets' environments are so closely linked to their states of mind.

Unlike humans, cats do not have the conscious ability to integrate, process and grow from their emotional experiences. Instead, cats will react, take in and indicate their emotions, but are not able to process their imbalances like we can.

This explains why a healthy emotional environment is vital for cats, as well as for all animals. A healthy cat must be afforded enough space, love, and attention if he is to thrive.

But foremost, and frequently overlooked, is a peaceful home environment. Cats are extremely sensitive to stress, and living in a home with arguments, negative energies or tension will affect his emotional well-being and health.

Today I will share aromatherapy recipes to treat common emotional issues your cat may be facing, including stress, loneliness, grief and separation anxiety/abandonment.

***IMPORTANT!*** Animals respond very well to flower essences and essential oils. They are very gentle and safe methods of treating emotional imbalances or stressrelated symptoms. But please remember that animals are very sensitive and only require a minute dosage of essential oils. Avoid any sensitive areas, such as the head, eyes, ears and mouth. Pour a few drops of these aromatic blends into the palm of your hands and very gently pat your cat along the spine.

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Prepare these aromatic blends by pouring the essential oils into a 10ml bottle, then adding an organic vegetable oil to fill.

Relieve Stress Have you recently moved, taken in another pet, had a baby? Changes like these can be stressful for you as well as your pet. Try this aromatic blend to relieve your cat's stress.

Combat Loneliness Do you work outside the home or travel frequently? In spite of their independent nature, cats long for company and affection. Use this aromatic blend to help your cat combat bouts of loneliness. n 4 drops Marjoram n 1 drop Rose

n 3 drops Lavender

Grief

n 1 drop Neroli

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Calm K9 was voted the Bay Area’s “Best Private Trainer” for 2015 and we have been nominated again for 2016!

our understanding and expert guidance in order to gain to their ''inner cupcake''!

It has been such an honor to be entrusted with the care and training of so many wonderful dogs over the years. I am currently working with the North Bay’s very own Mondo who I have been fostering and training for several months. Mondo is thriving here at Calm K9 and is well on his way to achieving his CGC certificate! He is the class clown, has many canine friends here to play with and has taken root in all of our hearts!

Calm K9 was voted the Bay Area’s “Best Private Trainer” for 2015 and we have been nominated again for 2016! Our small rural training facility offers many opportunities to help dogs of all sizes and breeds achieve balance and the ability to enjoy life fully with their newly confident and canine savvy people.

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hen people ask me, as they often do, why I chose to become a dog trainer, my mind travels back to the year 2007 and a lovely fall afternoon in Northern California…..

Driving along Highway 12, headed for the Sierras, I was horrified to see a small dog on the highway doing it’s best to dodge oncoming traffic from both directions. I immediately pulled off of the road in hopes of helping this frightened little guy, but as soon as he saw me emerge from my vehicle, he ran off into a large field. As quickly as possible I made my way into the field using my best “recall voice”, praying for the opportunity to help this poor little pup in any way possible. Not surprisingly, the little dog never reappeared, and I sat in that field crying my eyes out. I desperately wanted to save this poor soul, and my heart ached when I thought of what his immediate future might hold.

As I wiped my tears away, I realized that something had to change - I would no longer be that girl with good intentions and a big heart but no game plan.

I wanted to work hands on with stray dogs, rescues, shelter dogs, fosters and adopted dogs. I decided right then and there, sitting in that field, I would become a dog trainer specializing in dogs with significant behavioral issues – aggression, distrust of people, crippling shyness or wariness, separation anxiety, and so on. Once established, I would be able to offer training for dogs whose lives literally depended upon overcoming unwanted behaviors.

And that’s exactly what I did!

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By Dr. Laurie

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he Animal Clinic of Benicia, pride themselves in being able to provide the very best care available, not just to those who can afford it, but to folks who may be a little less fortunate as well.

Right from their inception, Dr. Laurie Aleixo started, what she called, “The Angel Fund� A small, non intrusive, little box on the front desk counter, that allows people to donate to this wonderful cause that has helped countless animals over the years.

Their most recent, came in the form of a beautiful little soul, originally named Adam.

A sweet male pitbull, born on December 25th, that was confiscated from a bad home, by a rescue group, where he swallowed an object that caused a blockage and pierced his intestinal wall. He was emaciated, scared and in pain.

The surgical repair was going to cost $4000.00 and if the funds were not found he would have to be euthanized.

Dr. Laurie caught wind of this case and jumped into action. The animal had less than one night to live, and time was of the essence. She told the rescue agency to bring the one year old pup over, and she would do the surgery at no cost. She and her caring staff performed the emergency

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Dr. Laurie’s husband rented a car and drove him, 2300 miles, one way, to his new, loving, forever home where he, now named, “Maxus”, was well received by his now, older brother, “Cash”.

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A family member saw the story on social media and fell in love. Dr. Laurie’s husband rented a car and drove him, 2300 miles, one way, to his new, loving, forever home where he, now named, “Maxus”, was well received by his now, older brother, “Cash”. A fitting name to a dog, who, at this very moment, is teaching Maxus what it is like to be loved, safe and warm.

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Without cash, sometimes animals in desperate need, will not receive the care or love they deserve and die. The Animal Clinic of Benicia never wanted the lack of funds, cash, to be an issue, thus the Angel Fund was born.

Over the past 15 years, Dr. Laurie and her amazing staff, have been able to save, countless animals because others donated. Often times Dr. Laurie would simply perform needed services at no cost simply to do what she, and her staff do best. Save the lives of animals who just want to live another day, to love others in return.

After hearing the story, many people came in to donate to help other animals who may be in a similar situation. Since then, the Animal Clinic of Benicia has continued to donate money from this service to help those that need it most.

We are hoping to further this fund to help those rescue groups for situations like these.

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Chewy Cat Treats

By Joy The Baker

Ingredients: › 1 large egg › 1 4-oz jar chicken and brown rice baby food (or something meaty which may include canned wet cat food) › 1/4 cup parsley, coarsely chopped › 2 teaspoons olive oil › 2 tablespoons water › 1 cup brown rice flour › 1/2 cup cooked white (or brown) rice › other things you might add other treats like : 1 tablespoon of catnip or a hearty tablespoon of extra wet cat food.

Instructions: 1.

Place a rack in the middle of the oven and preheat oven to 325 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.

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In a medium bowl, whisk together egg, baby food (or wet cat food), parsley, olive oil, and water. Add brown rice flour and cooked rice. Stir to incorporate. The mixture will be thick but spreadable.

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Spread mixture onto prepared baking sheet creating a rectangle that is about 1/3 of an inch thick. Bake for 12 to 15 minutes.

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Remove from the oven. Let rest until cool enough to handle, then slice soft dough into bite-sized pieces. Return pieces to the oven to bake for another 8 minutes. Remove from the oven. Allow to cool completely. Store in an airtight container in the fridge. I store my treats in the fridge just to be safe.

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2. In a medium-sized bowl or food processor combine mashed sweet potato, eggs, apple sauce, melted oil and honey. Sift coconut flour and add to batter slowly, stirring until mostly smooth.

3. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Spread mixture onto parchment paper in a layer approximately 1/4 inch thick and sprinkle the top with sea salt.

4. Place in oven at 350°F and bake for about 20 minutes. Remove pan and score treats into small “bite-sized” squares. Place back in oven and bake for another 15 minutes or until outer edges begin to brown. Allow to cool on the pan for 5-10 minutes before transferring to a container.

5. Expect lots of cute begging faces from your dog (as evidenced below). Try not to forget that that treats are all about moderation however, no matter how healthy they may be. Give your dog one or two, and keep a jar in the refrigerator for long-term storage.

Ingredients: › 1/2 cup sweet potato, mashed (approx. 1 small or 1/2 large) › 2 eggs › 3 Tbsp. unsweetened apple sauce › 1/4 cup coconut oil, melted › 1 tsp. raw honey (optional) › 6 Tbsp. coconut flour, sifted › pinch unrefined salt

Nothing fake, nothing processed; just all-organic goodness: › Sweet potatoes supply a healthy dose of dietary fiber with vitamins B6, C, beta carotene and manganese › Cold pressed coconut oil delivers heart healthy lauric acid and has antibacterial and antiviral properties › Organic coconut flour provides beneficial starches and promotes organism balance in the gut › Raw honey is rich with antioxidants, enzymes and flavonoids › Sea salt offers a collection of important trace minerals

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RESOURCE DIRECTORY Solano County Community Animals & Adolescents Together Vallejo, Ca http://caatrescue.webs.com/ kriskitty@comcast.net CAT & DOG RESCUE Cat Tales Rescue Solano County catinfo@catalesrescue.org http://catalesrescue.org/ Cat Rescue Humane Society of the North Bay 1121 Somoma Blvd Vallejo, Ca 707-645-7905 http://hsnb.rescuegroups.org/ Vallejo Animal Control 707-645-7906 Benicia Animal Control 707-745-3412 SCARF 680 Vintage Court Fairfield, CA USA 94534 http://www.scanimalfoundation.org tm2004@comcast.net CAT & DOG RESCUE

International Bird Rescue 4369 Cordelia Road , Fairfield 707-207-0380 http://www.bird-rescue.org Solano County Animal Care Shelter 2510 Clay Bank Road Fairfield, CA 94533 (707) 784-1356 Phone http://www.solanocounty.com The Animal Place Sanctuary and Education 3448 Laguna Creek Trail, Vacaville 707-449-4814 http://animalplace.org SPCA of Solano County 2200 Peabody Rd Vacaville, CA 95687 707-448-7722 http://www.solanospca.com Paws for Healing A Canine Therapy Program Serving Northern Calif 707-258-3486 www.pawsforhealing.org Spirit Horse Therapeautic Riding Center of SF Bay Area 707-720-6360 http://www.spirithorsebayarea.org

Solano Feral Cat Group PO Box 1221, Suisun, Ca 707-421-5515 www.solanoferals.org

Humane Animal Services Serving Vacaville, Fairfield, Suisun City, Dixon, and Rio Vista 707-449-1700 http://www.humaneanimalservices.org

4 Paws Pet Rescue Vacaville, CA 95688 www.4pawspets.petfinder.com fourpawspets08@yahoo.com CAT & DOG RESCUE

Suisun Wildlife Rescue Injured or orphaned wild animal, please call 707-429-HAWK (4295) http://www.suisunwildlife.org

Premier Animal Rescue P. O. Box 6763 Vacaville, CA 95696 707-592-4601 Cat Rescue Dog Works Doberman Rescue 149 Briarwood Drive , Vacaville 707-448-3850 http://www.dogworks.org Joleene: jladyman@castles.com Leanne: lozadobe@juno.com The Dog Spot Rescue Rehabilitation & Rehoming Center P.O. Box 5126 Vacaville, Ca 95688 thedogspotrescue@aol.com Northern California Italian Greyhound Rescue Fairfield, Ca 707-446-1858 (Barb) http://www.petfinder.com/shelters/norcal.html

Napa County Whiskers, Tails, and Ferals 1370 Trancas Street, #206, Napa 707-942-9066 http://www.whiskerstailsandferals.org CAT & DOG RESCUE Napa Humane Society P.O. Box 695, Napa 707-255-8118 http://www.napahumane.org Napa County Animal Shelter 942 Hartle Ct, Napa, Ca 94558 707-253-4382 http://www.countyofnapa.org/AnimalShelter/ We Care Animal Rescue 1345 Charter Oak Ave., St. Helena 707-963-7044 http://wecareanimalrescue.org CAT & DOG RESCUE

LAPS P.O. Box 6596 Napa, CA 94581 707-265-6642 http://www.lovinganimalsprovidingsmiles.org A Canine Therapy Program Serving Northern Calif

Sonoma & Lake County Golden Gate Basset Rescue POBox 4958, Petaluma 707-765-2690 http://www.ggbassetrescue.org North Bay Canine Rescue and Placement PO Box 4522, Petaluma 707-763-7736 http://northbaycanine.org Petaluma Animal Services Foundation 840 Hopper St, Petaluma, Ca 94952 707-778-PETS (7387) www.petalumaanimalshelter.org California Animal Rescue Santa Rosa, Ca 707-293-4470 http://www.californiaanimalrescue.org CAT & DOG RESCUE Countryside Rescue 3410 Guerneville Rd., Santa Rosa 707-494-0491 http://www.countrysiderescue.com/ CAT & DOG RESCUE Forgotten Felines of Sonoma County 1814 Empire Industrial Ct Santa Rosa, CA 95403 PO Box 6672, Santa Rosa, Ca 95403 707-576-7999 http://www.forgottenfelines.com Paws for Love Foundation P.O Box 9004, Santa Rosa, Ca 95405 209-795-4575 Ellyn@pawsforlove.info http://www.pawsforlove.info The Paws for Love Foundation is a resource for shelters and rescue organizations.

Wine Country Greyhound Adoption PO Box 6266, Santa Rosa 800-924-7397 http://www.winecountrygreyhounds.com Special Pets Rescue P.O. Box 1247, Lower Lake 707-350-7008 http://www.specialpetsrescue.org Sonoma Humane Society 5345 Hwy 12, Santa Rosa, Ca 95407 707-542-0882 http://sonomahumane.org

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Sonoma County Animal Care and Control 1247 Century Ct Santa Rosa, CA 707-565-7100 http://sonoma-county.org/shelter/index.htm California Animal Rescue PO BOX 2179 Healdsburg, CA 95448 707-293-4470 rescuedcritters@gmail.com http://car.rescuegroups.org/ http://www.californiaanimalrescue.com/ Pet's Lifeline 19686 8th Street East. , Sonoma 707-996-4577 http://www.petslifeline.org Cat & Dog Rescue A Leg Up Rescue 925 Lakeville Street #265 Petaluma, CA 94952 www.aleguprescue.org aleguprescue@me.com Dog Rescue Big Dog Rescue Penngrove, Ca 707-665-0332 http://www.homelesshounds.us Dog Rescue Chihuahua Club of Northern California, Rescue Renee' Harris, 707-887-0190 P.O. Box 1696 Forestville, CA. 95436 Email: ScooberNoggin@aol.com Golden Gate Gordon Setter Club Rescue P.O. Box 1578 , Middletown 707-987-9463

Contra Costa County

Bay Area Poodle Rescue 1442 A Walnut St #204 Berkeley, CA 94709 www.bayareapoodlerescue.org 510-286-7630 bichons4evr@comcast.net

Yolo & Sacramento Northern California Boxer Rescue Davis, Ca 866-989-NCBR (6227) http://www.ncbr.org Small Dog Rescue Roseville, Ca Serving Placer County, Rocklin, Lincoln, Roseville and Sacramento http://www.smalldogrescue.org NorCal Cocker Rescue, Inc. 1731 Howe Ave., #264 Sacramento, CA 95825 (916) 541-5149 NorCalCockerRescue@gmail.com http://www.norcalcockerrescue.org Russell Rescue Inc, Ca Kerry McAllister, 916-600-7352 norcal@russellrescueca.com http://www.russellrescueca.com Nor Cal Aussie Rescue 10556 Combie Road #6200, Auburn 530-268-1600 http://www.norcalaussierescue.com Rotts of Friends Animal Rescue 34505 County Road 29 Woodland, CA 95695 Phone: (530) 661-0213 RottsOfFriends@gmail.com

ARF- Tony La Russa's Animal Rescue Foundation 2890 Mitchell Dr, Walnut Creek, CA 94598 (925) 256-1273 www.arf.net Cat/Dog Rescue and Adoptions

Yolo County Animal Services 2640 E. Gibson Rd, Woodland, CA 95776 (530) 668-5287 http://www.yolocountysheriff.com/services/animal-services/ https://www.facebook.com/YCAS.Shelter

Outcast Cat Help PO Box 963, Martinez, CA 925-231-0639 www.outcastcat.org Cat Rescue

The Yolo County SPCA P.O. Box 510 Davis, CA 95617 (530) 902-6264. M-F 8a-6p http://www.yolospca.org/

Umbrella of Hope 4080 Railroad Ave, Suite C.,Pittsburg, CA 94565 (925) 567-3997 beourpet@gmail.com www.beourpet.org CAT & DOG RESCUE Milo Foundation 220 South Garrard Blvd., Point Richmond 415-454-6456 marin@milofoundation.org mpr@milofoundation.org www.milofoundation.org

Other Small Animal Rescue & Adoptions Rats, Hamsters, Guinea Pigs, Mice, Chinchillas www.northstarrescue.org Save A Bunny Mill Valley, Ca 415-388-2790 www.saveabunny.org Dalmatian Club of America Rescue Sherry GuIdager 916-771-0282; MariIyn DromgooIe 510-708-2642 Dalmatian Club of Northern California Rescue 510-886-9258; Janet Langford Gray 408-2574301; Barb & Mike Dwyer 925-672-3980

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Dachsund Rescue Northern California Chico, Ca - Monti Markel, 530 895 3148 San Leandro, Ca - Vicki Ronchette, 510-483-2631 Northern California American Malamute Association 800-399-8155 http://ncama.org NorCal Irish Setter Rescue 208-683-2765 (Paul) or 510-524-2602 (Debra) http://ncisrescue.org/index.html NorCal Golden Retriever Rescue 405 El Camino Real Suite 420, Menlo Park 650-615-6810 http://www.golden-rescue.org NorCal German Shorthair Pointer Rescue P.O. Box 933, Menlo Park 408-402-2092 http://www.norcalgsprescue.com Nor Cal Beagle Rescue Bay Area: 510-770-0208, Sacramento Area: 916691-1817 http://www.norcalbeagles.com NorCal Collie Rescue 650-851-9227 http://www.calcollierescue.org Great Dane Rescue of Northern California 15255 Clydelle Ave, San Jose 916-652-6444 (Colleen) http://www.gdrnc.org Great Pyrenees Rescue of Northern California P O Box 574, Georgetown 1-877-PYRENEES http://www.gprnc.org/index.php German Shephard Rescue of Northern Calif P.O. Box 1930, Cupertino 1-800-728-3473 http://www.savegsd.org/ Golden State German Shepard Rescue PO Box 2956, Alameda , CA 94501 877-447-4717 goldenstategsr@earthlink.net www.gsgsrescue.org Border Collie Rescue of Northern California 831-422-8176 (Ann) http://www.bcrescuenc.org West Coast Mastiff & Large Breed Rescue 39252 Winchester Rd #107-253 Murrieta, CA 92563 http://www.wcmastiffrescue.com/ wcm.rescue@yahoo.com Afghan Hound Rescue - Northern California P.O. Box 3508, Redwood City 650-678-9984

Imagine‌..a home for every homeless animal Whiskers, Tails & Ferals (707) 258-CATS (2287) www.whiskerstailsandferals.org

Whiskers, Tails and Ferals is your source for cat and dog adoptions in Northern California. We are a nonprofit all volunteer organization making a significant impact on the tragedy of pet overpopulation in the Napa Valley and Solano County

Your Pet Bed Purchase is Tax Deductible and will support the animals in need.

High End Quality beds for a Discount!

(Valued at $400)

Petco Adoptions

3284 Jefferson Street Napa, CA 94558 (707) 224-7662 Dogs every Saturday -12:30pm to 4:30pm Cats every Saturday - 12:00pm to 4:00pm Cats every Sunday - 11:00am to 2:00pm

$125

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We offer Low Cost Spays and Neuters for Solano County and surrounding communities We also offer vaccines, microchipping, and blood tests at the time of surgery

Please call for an Appointment

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2200 Peabody Road, Vacaville, CA 95687