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General Information

• Gary Bogue in the Contra Costa Times
• ASPCA - The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals
• ASPCA: Virtual Pet Behaviorist - Pet-behavior advice from ASPCA experts 24 hours a day.
• Rescuers.com - California Directory of Pet Adoption Resources

Cats

• Helping Kitty - Behavior help for you and your cat
• WelcomeYourCat.com - Tips for helping your newly adopted cat settle into the home.
• Feline Minds - Creative cat behavior consulting
• CatsInternational.org - An educational organization dedicated to helping people better understand their feline companions
• Kitten Rescue Online - Dedicated to the forgotten felines of Los Angeles

Dogs

• The Senior Dogs Project - "Looking out for older dogs"
• Owners of Blind Dogs - Provides support and information for blind and visually impaired dogs
• Dog Friendly Travel - Travel Guides and City Guides for dogs of all sizes and breeds
• Dog Star Daily - The Dog Blog
• Helping Fido - Behavior help for you and your dog
• WelcomeYourDog.com - Tips for helping your newly adopted dog settle into the home.
• Dogs for the Deaf
• Dogs for Diabetics

Dog Breed Rescue Groups

• BAD RAP - Bay Area Doglovers Responsible About Pitbulls
• German Shepherd Rescue of Northern California
• German Shorthaired Pointer Rescue of the Bay Area
• Golden Gate Labrador Retriever Rescue
• NorCal Collie Rescue
• NorCal German Shorthaired Pointer Rescue
• NorCal Irish Setter Rescue
• Northern California Sled Dog Rescue
• PugPros - Pug Rescue of Sacramento

Rabbits

• House Rabbit Society - An all-volunteer, non-profit organization that rescues rabbits and educates the public on rabbit care and behavior.
• SaveABunny - Rabbit Rescue

Guinea Pigs

• Cavy Spirit - Guinea Pig rescue and adoption

Birds

• Mickaboo - Companion Bird Rescue
• The Oasis Sanctuary - Exotic Bird Sanctuary and Rescue, Phoenix AZ

Nationwide Assistance for Medical Care of Pets 

• Help-A-Pet
• The Pet Fund
• United Animal Nations Lifeline Grant Program
• Cats and Kittens
• Dogs with Cancer

Pet Therapy Groups

• Nationwide List of Pet Therapy Groups - Search for groups of therapy animals in your state 

Pet Loss Support

• Hospice of the East Bay & ARF - Noon - 1:30 p.m. the first Tuesday of each month
• Berkeley-East Bay Humane Society - 7 - 9 p.m. the third Tuesday of each month
• AnimalChaplains.com - Information about animal chaplains, animal ministries, animals and spirituality, and an on-line spiritual meeting place for animal lovers.

Pet Friendly Housing

• Apartments.Com - Search for rental housing
• ApartmentGuide.com - Search for rental housing

 

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