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Animal Welfare Organizations
& No-Kill or Low-Kill Shelters

City- or county-run shelters are often unable to keep animals placed there for longer than a few days before they are euthanized to make room for more. That is why there are a lot of non-profit organizations around who rescue adoptable animals from these "shelters." It is a shame for adoptable dogs, cats, rabbits, etc. to be put down when they can bring so much joy and love to a home and to your life.

San Francisco Bay Area

Tony La Russa's Animal Rescue Foundation (ARF)
Headquartered in Walnut Creek, California, "ARF is a No-Kill Shelter dedicated to bringing people and animals together." On their web site, they offer views of some of the adoptable dogs and cats, information about their spay and neuter clinics, information about feral cats, information about what to do when you find or lose pets, and more.

East Bay SPCA
"The East Bay SPCA is dedicated to finding good homes for all adoptable animals in Alameda County...With adoption centers in Oakland, Dublin, and with mobile adoptions held throughout the community, we connect over 3,000 loving animals with responsible owners every year."

You can view all of the adoptable animals they have on their web site. Other services offered by this organization include affordable veterinary care, low cost spaying/neutering, microchip implantation, pet education, and dog training. They even offer free spaying or neutering of pit bulls and pit bull mixes for Alameda county residents.

Furry Friends Rescue
"An all-volunteer non-profit Bay Area companion animal rescue organization, comprised entirely of experienced volunteers who collectively have rescued hundreds of companion animals and placed them in loving homes. United and inspired by our compassion for all animals, we focus our talents on saving unadopted dogs and cats destined to be euthanized in Bay Area shelters."

This group often shows their fostered dogs and cats in area pet supply stores for immediate adoption. Check their web site for more information about their organization.

Humane Society Silicon Valley
Their mission statement: "To promote value and respect for animal life by connecting people and pets through education and technology."

Like with human adoptions, this organization has adoption counselors to help put people and animals together that's good for all. Their other services include spaying and neutering, microchipping, educational services at schools, and pet supplies at their in-house store.

Marin Humane Society
"Founded in 1907, The Marin Humane Society is a progressive, award-winning animal shelter, offering refuge and rehabilitation to nearly 8,000 animals each year through a myriad of community services including: adoptions, foster care, behavior and training, humane education, lost and found pet services, low-cost clinics, and more."

This shelter was in the forefront of helping the Hurricanes Katrina and Rita animal victims for the Northern California region.

Peninsula Humane Society & SPCA
Serving the cities of San Mateo County in Northern California, this private, non-profit organization provides shelter and veterinary services for domestic and wild animals, and education, pet loss support, and outreach clinics for humans. Although not a no-kill shelter, this place boasts that nearly all healthy animals received are adopted into loving homes.

Pets In Need
The first no-kill shelter serving the Peninsula and the Silicon Valley in the San Francisco Bay Area. Supported by private donations.

The San Francisco SPCA
Currently in the USA there is only one city that guarantees a "No-Kill" policy for adoptable pets. The shelter that upholds that policy is the San Francisco SPCA. Hoping to be the model for the New Millenium for shelters worldwide, all adoptable animals are given the chance to be adopted. If they're not, they're given a warm home at the shelter for the rest of their lives. Check out their petcams and photos of featured pets. Thanks to Julie of the Public Information office for allowing us to provide this link to their website.

Shelter Dogs Needing Homes (blog)
This organization rescues dogs from kill shelters in Southern California and transports them to adoptive homes in Northern California. Dogs are featured on the blog and at Petfinder.com. Donations accepted via PayPal.

Virtual Pet Adoptions
If you live in the San Francisco Bay Area, here's a great place to find your next pet. Bay Area SPCAs, Humane Societies, shelters, and other animal non-profits link to this cooperative website. Give a local animal a good home!

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Elsewhere in California

The Cat House on the Kings
Saw this on the Animal Planet show, "Must Love Cats," and had to feature this unique cat sanctuary. Founded over 19 years ago by Lynea Lattanzio, this 501(c)(3) non-profit is "California's largest no-cage, no-kill, lifetime cat sanctuary and adoption center." Both cats and dogs are available for adoption here.

The Feral Cat Coalition
This organization based in San Diego, California, seeks to spay or neuter all feral cats in order to control their population. They run spay and neuter clinics as well as vaccination clinics for feral cats. All volunteer-run.

Pet Orphans Fund
The first no-kill shelter in the Los Angeles area, it is privately-funded. If you live in the area, please consider adopting your next pet from this shelter.

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United States

1-800-Save-A-Pet
Puts you and a dog or cat together via their TV show and this web site. You can search for your dog or cat or locate shelters in most states in the U.S. and Canada.

AKC Breed Rescue Groups (Dogs)
A listing of breed-specific rescue organizations around the United States.

Best Friends
A non-profit, no-kill shelter in Utah, USA, which is the largest of its kind. They're running a campaign to promote no-kill policies across the U.S. and worldwide.

The Humane Society of the United States
Founded in 1954, it is the largest animal welfare organization of its kind in the world. In 1998, they sounded the alarm regarding the killing of cats and dogs in Asia for their fur. They seek protection not only for domestic animals but for wildlife and their habitats as well. Site also has helpful guidelines in helping your pets and you deal with natural disasters.

Operation Baghdad Pups
Started in association with the SPCA International, this organization helps our military troops bring home dogs and cats they've befriended in Iraq and Afganistan and don't want to leave them behind to fend for themselves when a soldier or marine completes his or her tour of duty. Many of these four-pawed critters have saved the lives or mental sanity of the troops with their unconditional love and undying loyalty. Learn more at their webpages.

PAWS
A Lynwood, Washington, USA-based low-kill shelter. Low-kill means that no healthy, adoptable animals are euthanized. Our paws up to them!

Petfinder.com
Thousands of listings of adoptable pets from shelters and rescue groups across the U.S. and Canada.

Wild Animal Orphanage
Located in San Antonio, Texas, near Sea World, this group rescues and rehabilitates orphaned and abandoned wild animals. Visitors can view the wild residents with a small donation at the entrance, but they accept online and mail-in donations as well.

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Around the World, non-U.S.

9 Lives Cat Rescue & Paws for Life
An all-volunteer non-profit group, these ladies foster care for feral and rescued cats in the North London area of England. All cats in their care are neutered or spayed to prevent further generations of unwanted cats. Since all funds, including those to pay for veterinary care, come from their own pockets, donations are gladly accepted. Go to their website for further information and to see the rescued cats in their care.

World Vets
A 501(c)(3) entity, "World Vets is a non-government organization (NGO) providing veterinary aid around the globe in collaboration with animal advocacy groups, foreign governments, US and foreign military groups and veterinary professionals abroad." Volunteer veterinarians, veterinary technicians, veterinary students, and others with no veterinary experience work together to help animals around the world. You, too, can help with your donation or by volunteering.

Worldwide Online Pet Resources
Put together by a publishing firm, this online resource lists shelters worldwide. Those few that are no-kill are marked with a yellow rose graphic. Sadly, since we first posted this site, the number of those no-kill shelters listed have dwindled to only 12, mostly in the U.K. At least in the U.K. as here in the U.S., they care about their pets.

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Other Animal Shelters

AnimalShelter. Org
Searchable listings of animal shelters in the United States.

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Animal Healthcare & Related

Animaland
All about animals from guides to care to fun stuff, all geared toward the kids set. From the ASPCA.

IMOM
This is a not-for-profit corporation whose mission is "helping people help pets." They give financial aid to those who need it to take care of their pet's medical costs. Euthanizing your beloved pet because you can't afford the surgery or extensive rehabilitation is unfair. This group understands the heartache of making that kind of decision and provides the finances to help you keep your pet.

Poisonous Plants & Foods
ASPCA's Searchable List of Toxic and Non-Toxic Plants
Cyber Canine's List of Toxic Plants for Dogs
Entirely Pets' List of Toxic Foods and Plants for Dogs
Humane Society's Downloadable/ Printable PDF of Plants Potentially Poisonous to Pets

SPAY-USA
This website helps you locate low-cost spay/neuter clinics near you. Currently, they have referrals in the following states/areas: Alabama, California, Florida, Indiana, Massachussetts, MIssissippi, New York City, Texas, and Washington state. If you are located out of these areas, you can fill out a registration form and they will contact you with a referral close to you. All referrals are done by phone, so that's what's currently provided.

Note: If your community has rescue groups such as SPCAs and Humane Societies, they may already have low-cost spay/neuter programs and low-cost veterinary care available, or be able to refer you to such services. A phone call is all you need to do to find out. Also consider getting pet care/ health insurance. You should be able to find those companies in search engines.

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Lost Pets & Related

Lost Paws
A free lost-and-found webpage just for pets.

Missing Pet Network
Free lost-and-found listing and services.

PetHarbor
A place to post your lost pet, post a found pet, or find a pet to adopt.

PetLoss
If you've ever lost a beloved pet, you know the heartache. This site helps you and many others like you cope with your loss. They do a worldwide Monday night, non-denominational candle-lighting ceremony. You can find the "Rainbow Bridge" poem here, too.

Petwork
Lists for free any lost or found pets. Also has other informative stuff at their site.

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Pet Photos & Webcams

CatNap Cam
A San Francisco cat's life is open to the public, whenever she feels like snoozing in view of the webcam that is.

Alcyone Systems' Cat Cam
Located in the home of one of this company's administrators, site includes photo captures (stills) to view when none of the cats are in the cam's line of sight.

Amsterdam Pet Dish Cam
Another cat cam found on the 'Net.

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Pet/ Animal Info

Yahoo!Pets
Pets at MSN Family
Birding at About.com
Birds at About.com
Cats at About.com
Dogs at About.com
Freshwater Aquariums at About.com
Horses At About.com
Saltwater Aquariums at About.com
Veterinary Medicine at About.com
Wildlife at About.com
Pets Page @ KRON4 (SanFrancisco Bay Area)

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Pet Treat & Food Recipes

For Cats
Same site, different page.

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Choose the Right Dog or Cat Breed for You!

Dog Breed Selector

Answer a few questions and a list of dog breeds best suited for you is generated.Here are a few sources:

Animal Planet - also has a dog breed directory and a wonderful show, Dogs 101
Purina UK
Dog Breed Selector at SelectSmart.com
Iams (if this link doesn't work, try the iams.com directions below)

Cat Breed Selector

Don't know exactly what breed of cat is best suited for you and your lifestyle? Try a Cat Breed Selector and find out. A few sources for you:

Animal Planet - their show, Cats 101, is very informative
Purina UK
Cat Breed Selector at SelectSmart.com
Iams (if this link doesn't work, try the iams.com directions below)

Also type in iams.com, select your region, then select either the dog tab or the cat tab on the home page, then navigate down to the breed selector link. (Sorry their web site is set up so that no one can direct link to the desired page. Grrrr! Hisss!)

Always look up a breed's characteristics to see if that breed matches you, your lifestyle, financial situation, and environment, e.g. home and yard situation, before you buy or adopt. There's nothing sadder than a mis-match that results in you having to return an animal or abandon it to a shelter (or worse -- never, ever abandon them in the wild!). Remember, too, mutts and mixed breed cats make great pets!

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Just for Fun!

WikiHow: How to Convert an Old TV Into a Fish Tank - pretty cool idea on recycling and re-using a TV that's not worth repairing. More ideas on that page.

CAT User's Manual - a tongue-in-cheek guide for CAT Users.

DOG User's Manual - same as above but for DOG Users.

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