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Helpful Pet Care Tips During Fall

CHRONIC KIDNEY FAILURE In Domestic Cats

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and new issue - Fall! With this new edition, we wanted to provide you with helpful pet care tips by Jordan Walker and information regarding the most leading cause of death in cats.

Pets, what would our lives be without them? Without my pets, my house would be clean and my wallet would be full, but my heart would be empty. With that said, I dedicate this issue to Dr Singh of American Canyon Vet Hospital and to the many other folks who’s pets are shown in the memorial page of this issue; especially, my beloved Lucy and Drew; Lucy was my soul mate and Drew was my first love. I lost them both to renal failure, the most common terminal disease in cats.

Pets are our family, which is important to us (my husband and I) because we

have no children together. And without children, our pets do fill that niche. I do sometimes worry about my friends who only have a single pet. When that animal goes, it leaves a huge void. Especially if the animal was sick towards the end and needed special treatment so that there is even more attention and time spent focused on the pet. When that ends, it’s much more noticeable. At least by having several animals (we’re within the legal limits) there is always someone needing or wanting some attention and willing to give some love.

Most importantly, there are animals literally dying because they don’t have a home, and here are good people, often lonely, with empty homes. Hmmm, I see a win-win solution. Please don’t give up on having an animal in your life. It will enrich your life a hundred fold. Inside all of our issues are multiple non-profits groups and shelters that rescue animals from various situations and are looking to adopt out those pets. Having more than one pet is the norm these days, so please consider saving a life, they may save yours.

of our pet stores, groomers, vets, hospitals and various retailers throughout Solano, Napa and Yolo county who are getting the magazine’s into your pet lovers’ hands.

Amongst the many great things to do this season, such as watching football and holiday family gatherings, we hope you enjoy reading this issue. It has definitely been a labor of love.

Thank you for your continued support and readership.

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OWNER/PUBLISHER Michelle Morris-Adams

EDITOR Lauren Silva

CONTRIBUTING EDITOR Kirk deVerteuil

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CONTRIBUTING WRITERS Dr. Becker Jim Tedford, PetSafe Shelter Advocate Jordan Walker, Writer and Pet Lover jordan@jordanwalk.com | www.jordanwalk.com

COVER PHOTO Jean Walker, Pet Prints Photography

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This is a complete guide to pet-related business in Solano, Napa and Yolo County.

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9 Helpful Pet Care Tips During Fall

10 Why Do So Many Domestic Cats Have Chronic Kidney Failure?

18 Peanut Butter & Pumpkin Dog Treats Recipe 20 Celebrate National Feral Cat Day October 16th!

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16 In Loving Memory 27 Resource Directory

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Helpful

PET CARE TIPS During Fall

By Jordan Walker

Worried about keeping your furry friends safe this season? These helpful tips may just ease your worries, guide you in taking better care of your pets, and protect them from possible health hazards which are commonly encountered during fall.

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One of the many responsibilities of a pet owner includes having to keep his pets happy and healthy all year round.

Such responsibility is never easy, that is why most of them need to learn how to take care of their pet regardless of the season.

And because autumn is just around the corner, it’s about time to know about the health risks and other possible problems that your pet might encounter during this season. While using pet enclosures and kennels could be of great help, having sufficient knowledge about the potential problems can help decrease the possibility of exposure to health risks and other problems.

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Enough Water Your furry friend needs enough water as much as you do. Regardless of the season, give your pet easy access to water. But make sure it is also free from harmful bacteria, the kind that would be safe enough for man to drink. At night, you need to anticipate that the temperature may drop, and your dog might choke after drinking water with iced chunks.

Protection from Pet Parasites Although ticks are commonly known to be present during spring, pet owners need to be aware that ticks could still be around by fall. They mostly stay on leaves or litter, so it’s important to clean up your surroundings regularly.

To protect your pet when he’s outdoors, you can make use of effective tick repellent products. It also helps to check his fur from time to time to detect and treat the problem early; hence greatly reducing the risk for the development of tick-borne infections.

Cold Weather Poison Safety As the environment begins to cool down, rodent and other animals may seek the warmth and safety of your home. During this season, it is common for home owners to set up traps and poison. Since many rodenticides are harmful to your pets, make sure to keep them out of your pet’s reach. Make sure to clean up any poison spillages to prevent accidental ingestion.

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Back to School Blues Most dog breeds naturally love being around kids because they’re playful and fun. When school starts, your dog might start getting lonely from losing their playmate during the day. The best solution for this is to give him attention or give him some fun activities when you get home because your dog’s happiness also plays an important part in maintaining his health. Always give him ample time for bonding, especially if you notice that your dog has experienced separation anxiety.

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Halloween This holiday can of course be fun, but there are a lot of things you need to remember for your pet’s well-being. Costumes are okay if they’re comfortable enough to allow your furry friend to breathe normally.

Accessories that pose a risk for choking should be avoided.

Planning to go trick-or-treating with your dog this Halloween? This could be great, just as long as you remember that not all treats are safe. Do make sure that your cat or dog doesn’t ingest any foods that contain chocolate because it’s known to be toxic to pets. For your pet’s safety, you may give him organic treats instead.

Looking forward to a better and fun autumn?

Take note of these tips so that your family and your pet can enjoy the season more.

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Pet Grooming Maintaining a healthy coat isn’t just about vanity; it’s for your pet’s health as well. Regular brushing of your pet’s fur could help out a lot, especially after bath. Having a healthy fur coat means your pet is protected from skin irritations, such as ‘hot spots’ that could affect his health negatively.

Safety and Warmth As temperatures decrease, your pet’s fur may no longer be enough to keep him warm, especially when he’s outside. Make sure to check on the expected environment temperature prior to taking your dog out for a walk. Also, make sure to provide them with a safe and warm shelter during the night.

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Diet Modification Obesity in pets could expose them to serious health risks in the long run. It helps to keep your pet’s behavior and activity in check so you can properly provide him with just the right amount of calories.

If his lifestyle is not as active as before, don’t give him plenty of food and minimize giving him treats between meals.

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School Days Safety During school days, you need to be extra careful in keeping those school supplies away from your pet’s reach. Small supplies may be a choking hazard, while others may contain harmful chemicals that are toxic to dogs. Pay particular attention on safe storage for markers, pens, and glue.

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Author: Jordan Walker - As the lead content curator for Coops and Cages as well as a couple of other pet related blogs, Jordan has a vast knowledge and great passion for animals. You can talk to him through Google+ or Twitter: @CoopsAndCages.

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Why Do So Many Domestic Cats Have

CHRONIC KIDNEY FAILURE?

By Dr. Becker

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hronic kidney disease is also called chronic renal disease and chronic renal failure. It means the kidneys have been gradually and irreversibly deteriorating over a period of months or years. Chronic renal failure is unfortunately extremely common in older domestic cats and is a leading cause of death in kitties.

Certain breeds of cats seem predisposed to developing chronic kidney disease, including the Maine coon, Abyssinian, Persian, Siamese, Russian blue, and Burmese.

Elderly cats usually develop some degree of kidney disease, and hyperthyroidism and chronic kidney disease tend to go hand in hand in many aging kitties.

How the Kidneys Start to Fail The kidneys are made up of thousands of microscopic funnel-shaped tubes called nephrons. The job of nephrons is to filter and reabsorb fluids.

In young healthy animals, there are so many nephrons available that some are held in reserve. As the cat ages or in cases of kidney damage, some nephrons stop functioning and the reserve nephrons take over and start functioning for them. At some point in a kitty’s life, all of the nephrons that can function are functioning.

With no nephrons left in reserve, as damage to the kidneys progresses, signs of chronic kidney disease will start to appear. Because of the system of reserve nephrons, there are no signs of kidney insufficiency until the damage is really significant.

When two thirds of the nephrons are lost, the kidneys will no longer be able to conserve water, and the cat will pass larger amounts of dilute urine. By the time that the creatinine levels are elevated on a kitty’s bloodwork, 75 percent of nephrons in both kidneys are gone.

Causes of Kidney Damage Causes of chronic kidney disease include malformation of the kidneys at birth, congenital polycystic kidney disease, chronic bacterial infections of the kidneys, high blood pressure, immune system disorders such as systemic lupus, exposure to toxins, an acute kidney episode that can damage the organs and lead to a chronic kidney problem, chronic urinary tract obstruction, and certain drugs, especially the NSAIDs (non-steroidal anti-inflammatories) as well as some nephrotoxic antibiotics.

There are some infectious disease like FIV and feline leukemia that can damage kidneys. Other causes are heavy metal exposure, abdominal trauma, and possibly diabetes.

Even with all the potential triggers for kidney disease, often the exact cause can’t be identified.

What the Kidneys Do and Symptoms of Malfunction As blood travels through the kidneys, they perform an intricate filtering job that removes waste materials from the blood and keeps the good substances like serum proteins in the bloodstream.

The kidneys also regulate the amount of water in the blood. Kidneys help to maintain healthy blood pressure by regulating sodium. They also regulate calcium and vitamin D. In addition to all that, the kidneys also secrete a hormone called erythropoietin that stimulates the bone marrow to produce red blood cells.

So as you can see, when the kidneys aren’t able to function normally, there are many organ and body systems that can be affected. Because the kidneys have so many jobs to do, there are many symptoms of kidney disease, and they can actually be quite variable from one cat to another. They can be subtle and progress slowly, or they can be severe and appear quite suddenly.

Symptoms of failing kidneys can include increased thirst and urination, leaking urine (especially at night), vomiting, diarrhea, lack of appetite, weight loss, depression, anemia, and overall body weakness.

Other less common signs of kidney disease can be fractures resulting from weakened bones, high blood pressure

Symptoms of failing kidneys can include increased thirst and urination, leaking urine (especially at night), vomiting, diarrhea, lack of appetite, weight loss, depression, anemia, and overall body weakness.

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Diagnosing Chronic Kidney Disease Most of the symptoms of chronic kidney disease are also present in other diseases, which makes accurate diagnosis really important.

Routine blood work can detect a chronic kidney problem at an early stage (another reason that I recommend twice-yearly wellness exams). For cats seven and older, tests for kidney function should be performed at least annually. At my practice, I recommend every six months. And really I never cease to be amazed at the number of cats that have notable changes in their organ function, when only six months previously, things appeared on paper to be just fine. A lot can change in six months, and catching this disease early is really critical.

Blood chemistry profiles will show if there are elevated levels of circulating waste products, which is a sign of declining kidney function. Routine bloodwork will also pick up anemia, which is common with this disease.

And a full blood panel can also point to other diseases like diabetes and hyperthyroidism.

Stage 1 is characterized by creatinine levels in the blood that are less than 1.6 milligrams per deciliter. (Creatinine is one of the things measured by a blood test.) Presence of waste products in the blood is actually unremarkable at this stage, but there can be other kidney abnormalities. For example, inadequate urine concentration on the urinalysis, or the kidneys could palpate or feel different on exam or be visibly abnormal on X-rays.

Stage 2 is when creatinine levels are between 1.6 and 2.8 milligrams per deciliter.

In Stage 3, creatinine levels in the blood reach 2.9 to 5 milligrams per deciliter.

There is moderate renal azotemia, which is a fancy term for the accumulation of waste products in the blood (a measure called BUN, or blood urea nitrogen), and probably other symptoms are visible as well.

Stage 4 is characterized by creatinine over 5 milligrams per deciliter, severe azotemia (elevated BUN), and multiple additional symptoms as well.

The amount of protein passed in urine and the presence of elevated blood pressure are also factored into the staging process.

A urinalysis is really important in providing critical information about kidney function. It can pick up a urinary tract infection. More importantly, it can quantify the concentration of your cat’s urine and detect if microprotein is being passed. These are two of the most common, earliest recognizable signs that kidney dysfunction is occurring.

Cats with kidney disease tend to drink a lot of water, and they urinate a lot, as the body tries to work around the kidney insufficiency by flushing extra waste products out of the system Reduced kidney function affects the kidneys’ ability to concentrate urine, so very dilute urine is a very common problem. Cats with failing kidneys really tend to drink more, then pee a lot, and then drink even more and pee even more.

It is important thyroid function is checked in any kitty suspected of having kidney disease, especially if the cat is older. Hyperthyroidism often exists alone or in conjunction with kidney failure, and its presence can change the way the conditions are treated.

Blood pressure should also be checked since many cats with kidney disease also have hypertension or high blood pressure.

Sometimes an additional abdominal ultrasound or other diagnostics can be done to take a more in-depth look at what’s going on inside the kidneys with a three-dimensional picture.

Treatment of Chronic Kidney Disease Treatment goals for cats with kidney disease are to: t Control uremia (which is the buildup of nitrogenous waste products in the blood) t Delay the progression of disease t Maintain the cat’s quality of life for as long as possible

Staging the Degree of Kidney Disease Chronic kidney disease is staged depending on the severity. The severity is estimated based on the level of waste products in the blood and abnormalities in the urine.

The International Renal Interest Society (IRIS) developed a method to gauge the severity of the disease in four stages. Stage 1 is the least severe and Stage 4 is the most severe. Staging the disease is useful for treatment and monitoring of patients.

Fluid therapy is usually recommended initially to deal with dehydration, anorexia, and vomiting, and to flush the circulating waste products out of the kitty’s system. Depending on the animal’s condition, fluid therapy may be administered in the hospital intravenously, and once the cat is stable and rehydrated, most owners want to learn how to give sub-Q fluids at home.

Subcutaneous fluids are injected under the skin usually in the scruff of the neck between the shoulder blades. Cats tend to handle this pretty darn well.

Usually it’s the cat’s parents who get nervous thinking about the procedure.

But once owners relax and learn how to do it, kitties tend to handle sub-Q

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fluids well. The frequency of injections depends on the severity of disease.

Proper Nutrition for Cats with Chronic Kidney Failure

Vitamins and minerals can sometimes be beneficial. I often add a variety of the B-vitamins to a cat’s sub-Q fluids. B-vitamins can help with anemia, improve a cat’s overall feeling of well-being, and also help with nausea.

I use a probiotic specially formulated for kidney support called Azodyl.

A diet high in excellent quality protein and lower than normal amounts of sodium and phosphorous is recommended. Controlling phosphorous intake has proven to be very important in controlling the progression of kidney disease.

Standard Process Feline Renal Support can also be beneficial, as well as phosphorous binders and sodium bicarbonate, if appropriate. Your veterinarian will help you decide if these are indicated or not based on what your pet’s specific situation is.

Many veterinarians still insist that a renal diet should be low in protein, despite studies that show aging pets -- including those with kidney disease -- need more, not less protein. But it has to be very high quality protein.

Making your cat’s environment as stress-free as possible is also really important. There are several articles on my site about how stress affects kitties. And certainly, how to create a stress-free environment for your kitty with kidney disease is important.

So here’s the thing. If your cat is addicted to a food with rendered ingredients, meaning if your cat is eating a poor quality food that is difficult to digest and process, I do recommend you reduce the amount of toxic protein in the diet.

Kidney dialysis is sometimes available from large teaching colleges with appropriate facilities.

However, if your cat is eating human-grade protein, then protein restriction is often counterproductive and actually exacerbates problems of weight loss and cachexia (muscle wasting) -- two common health issues for cats with failing kidneys.

Many veterinarians will suggest a prescription dry food diet for kidney disease, but I absolutely recommend against this as well. Unless a prescription dry food is the only food your cat will consume, I don’t recommend you feed prescription dry kidney diets.

Cats with renal disease do best eating high-quality human grade canned food or a fresh, balanced homemade diet. Cats with the disease still eating kibble should be transitioned if at all possible to a diet that provides much more moisture to help nourish the kidneys.

Most importantly, cats with kidney disease must continue to eat. Unlimited access to fresh water should always be provided.

Additional Help for Kitty Kidney Patients There are a variety of other therapies that can be helpful depending on your pet’s symptoms. High blood pressure may need to be controlled. Anemia may need to be addressed. And sometimes certain medications must be given to alleviate GI symptoms.

Kidney transplants are incredibly rare, but they are also available under certain conditions. They’re only offered at a handful of teaching hospitals or referral veterinary centers. Transplants cost thousands of dollars and medication must be given long-term to prevent rejection. These drugs obviously have a number of potentially serious side effects, so these cases have to be very carefully managed.

Donors for kidney transplants are found at shelters through compatibility testing. When a match is located, a kidney from the shelter kitty is transplanted into the cat with renal failure. The owner of the cat with renal failure must adopt the donor kitty. So in exchange for donating a kidney, the shelter kitty is provided a forever home.

Obviously, both dialysis treatment and transplantation are options of last resort and can be entirely inappropriate for many kitties.

A Final Word on the Epidemic of Feline Kidney Disease Since kidney disease is a leading cause of death for housecats but not for wild cats, we must ask why feline renal failure in domestic cats is at epidemic proportions.

In my opinion, feeding high-quality protein in its natural, unadulterated form as soon as a kitten is weaned means that cat will have a moisture-dense diet over a lifetime. This takes an enormous amount of stress off the kidneys and supports those thousands of important nephrons I discussed earlier.

Feeding kitties over-processed dry food for a lifetime will absolutely increase kidney stress. A combination of dry processed diets, toxins in the environment, poor water quality, inbreeding, and too many vaccines makes kidney disease inevitable for today’s housecats.

In my opinion, the very best approach to preventing or managing kidney disease is vigilant monitoring of organ systems. This way you can identify risks and subtle changes long before kidney failure occurs.

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INGREDIENTS 2 1/2 cups whole wheat flour 2 eggs 1/2 cup canned pumpkin 2 tablespoons peanut butter 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon

INSTRUCTIONS 1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

2. Whisk together the flour, eggs, pumpkin, peanut butter, salt, and cinnamon in a bowl.

Add water as needed to help make the dough workable, but the dough should be dry and stiff. Roll the dough into a 1/2-inch-thick roll.

Cut into 1/2-inch pieces.

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most every city, town and village one would not have to try too hard to find colonies of cats living outdoors. Check around barns, dumpsters, in alleys or in wooded areas. The truth is, our feline friends are pretty darned resourceful and many manage to live quite peacefully and happily on their own. Where food is plentiful and shelter is available, feral cats do more than survive--many thrive! And, add a little help from their friends –otherwise known as feral cat care providers---and they do quite nicely, indeed.

While it would be ideal if every cat were born into a happy, loving, indoor home, many simply are not.

Several thousand years ago, humans made a conscious

choice to domesticate the cat. We used them first to protect our grain supply from rodents, and ultimately they became our beloved companions. In some ancient cultures...and many would argue in many modern day cultures...cats were worshiped as gods. As part of the deal we made when we took them into our homes, we agreed to provide all their basic needs including food, water, shelter, veterinary care and love.

Cats have held up their end of the bargain quite nicely.

In fact, they have surpassed dogs in popularity as house pets! We, on the other hand, have not always held up our end of the bargain. We have allowed cats to overpopulate by failing to control their prolific breeding. We have abandoned them by the millions

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resulting in huge populations of feral cats in almost every corner of the world. Thankfully, there are many caring people who have taken it upon themselves to help address the crisis.

Programs have been developed through which feral cats are humanely trapped, neutered, provided all other medical care needed and returned to the trap site or to another safe area where they can be routinely monitored.

Caregivers commit to daily feedings and track any potential health problems that may arise.

New members of colonies are trapped and neutered to prevent the colony’s numbers from burgeoning out of control.

Many would not be happy living a life of confinement, even in a household with nice people, plenty of food and a warm fridge atop which they could nest. They stand on that proverbial wall between a wild state and a companion state.

In a perfect world (where is that?), every cat would have a warm lap to snuggle in. But in the real world, many do not. Are they miserable? Thanks to the support of organizations and individuals committed to their protection, most

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are not. Many would not be happy living a life of confinement, even in a household with nice people, plenty of food and a warm fridge atop which they could nest. They stand on that proverbial wall between a wild state and a companion state. On October 16 join national advocacy group, Alley Cat Allies, or a local feral cat protection group in your community to celebrate National Feral Cat day. Help pay back the debt we have to our feline friends!

To find out what you can do to support feral cats and trap/neuter/return programs in your community, visit Alley Cat Allies at http:// www.alleycat.org/. I would conclude with a catchy line like “hug a feral cat today”, but that’s not really recommended! Don’t go out and hug a feral cat, but it would be great to join a local organization and “feed a feral cat today!”

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Ingredients Undrained tuna (pureed) – 6 ounces

Kitty Yum Yums

Cornmeal – 1 cup Flour – 1 cup Water – 1/3 cup Egg (beaten) – 1

Instructions To begin, take a mixing bowl and combine cornmeal and flour. Then add tuna, egg and water to this dry mixture. Knead the ingredients together to form stiff dough. Once the dough is prepared roll it out into small cookies. Use cookie cutters in any fall theme, perhaps leaves of pumpkins. Then, preheat the oven to 350 degree Fahrenheit. Grease a cookie sheet and place the cookies on it. Bake the cookies for about 20 minutes and serve them to your feline friend.

LTip Apologize with cat treats.

Try giving cat treats after something kitty doesn’t like -- such as claw trimming, tooth brushing, or a dose of medication. Along with praise and petting, this can go a long way toward soothing a feline who’s been forced to do something unpleasant.

But remember, these treats should make up only a small part of your cat's overall diet.

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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

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

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 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/

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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Northern California American Malamute Association 800-399-8155 http://ncama.org

YOLO & SACRAMENTO Northern California Boxer Rescue Davis, Ca 866-989-NCBR (6227) http://www.ncbr.org

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

Umbrella of Hope 4080 Railroad Ave, Suite C.,Pittsburg, CA 94565 (925) 567-3997 beourpet@gmail.com www.beourpet.org CAT & DOG RESCUE

Dachsund Rescue Northern California Chico, Ca - Monti Markel, 530 895 3148 San Leandro, Ca - Vicki Ronchette, 510-483-2631

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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

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