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Welcome Pet Lo ers!

In this season of gratitude,

we are extremely grateful to our writers, graphic designer, the loving pet community and advertisers that help makes this magazine possible.

As we head into the Winter Season, we are reminded of the holidays amongst us and the cold rainy days. As we get busy with special events or try to stay warm, let us not forget the homeless animals on the streets, in the shelters or those left outside with little to keep them warm.

Unfortunately, often people need to be reminded that owning a dog is not just a privilege- it’s a responsibility. These animals depend on us for, at minimum, food and shelter, and deserve much more.

They also depend on us when they get sick. Did you know dogs can get the Flu? Read our article about Canine Influenza If you were unaware, February marks Pet Dental Health Month, the American Veterinary Medical Association‘s (AVMA) annual effort to remind pet lovers to care for their pets’ teeth like they do their own.

It’s also National Prevent a Litter Month.

So, while most people are thinking of hearts and flowers for their loved ones or hats and mittens to help keep them warm,

we’d like to remind and encourage people about spay/neuter, the best thing you can do for your pet. It’s also the best way to control homeless Cat Population through TNR (trap neuter release) or RTF (return to field). If you find a lost cat or dog, please read how to help a stray animal We have a social responsibility to take care of each other, and that includes animals. Because our furry, feathered and scaly friends can’t protect themselves from abuse by humans, it is our job to act as protectors and stop animal cruelty whenever we see it. Animal Cruelty is everywhere and needs to stop. If you’re unaware who to report a crime to, and want to be anonymous, we’ve provided resources inside the magazine. This article is to shed light on the very sad case we just experienced in Solano County.

January is our annual “Adopt a Bird Month”...in light of the recognition, we’ve provided tips on Basic Bird Nutrition.

At the close of another year, we pause to wish you all a joyous holiday season. We wish your lives are full of love, happiness and peace. Please don’t forget to love the many homeless cats as you love your pets and kids.

Thank you for your continued support and readership.

With Love,

Michelle Morris-Adams Owner/Publisher

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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.

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OWNER/PUBLISHER Michelle Morris-Adams

EDITOR Lauren Silva

DESIGNER Crystal Scott

CONTRIBUTING WRITERS Denise LeBeau Kristin Eddy, Board of Directors, HSNB

COVER PHOTO Jean Walker, Pet Prints Photography

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.

If you would like to contribute letters, stories or advertising, please contact Michelle at: PHONE 707-207-3031 or 707-731-9775 EMAIL thepetloversguide@comcast.net ONLINE www.thepetloversguide.com

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How to Help Stray Animals Celebrating Another Milestone

21 Stop Animal Abuse 24 Kitty's Favorite Turkey Balls Recipe MORE...

13 Basic Bird Nutrition

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18 Canine Influenza: Pet Owners' Guide

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How to Help Stray Animals

By Denise LeBeau

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Best Friends Animal Society, we care for thousands of animals each year. Many are dogs and cats who were separated from their families somehow and were brought to a shelter, where they remained unclaimed. Cats and dogs can become lost quickly for a variety of reasons, and even the most careful, thoughtful pet lovers can lose track of their pets. Cats are especially prone to becoming permanently lost once they are in the shelter system, so it’s important to take the right steps to successfully reunite them with the folks who love them.

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If the animal is without an ID tag, provide a temporary one that includes your name and phone. That way, if the pet gets lost a second time, there's a good chance the animal will be returned to you.

Place “pet found” ads in newspapers, on Craiglist and post on PetHarbor.

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If lost pets are on the run for weeks or months, they will be dirty, skinny and possibly flea-ridden, even though they might have escaped from a wonderful home. So, don’t assume that an animal has been neglected or abandoned just because he or she appears to be in rough shape.

Create flyers. Take a good photo, write a basic description and then use the free program at www.petbond.com to create lost pet flyers. As with the newspaper ads, leave out some information so you can ask specific questions of possible owners to help verify ownership.

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Found animals should be taken to a local vet or shelter so they can be scanned for a microchip.

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Check local regulations so you can be sure of your legal obligations if you find a homeless pet. Some municipalities allow you to keep the pet while you attempt to find the owner, while others require you to relinquish the pet. If you take the animal to a shelter, be sure to claim “first and last rights.” That means you can adopt the animal if he or she is unclaimed and due to be euthanized. It’s also a good idea to call the animal control facility daily to let people there know you are interested in the animal’s welfare.

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Lost pets can travel some distance. Check the lost-and-found sections of the newspapers published in the surrounding area.

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Post flyers in the area where the animal was found, as well as on local business bulletin boards.

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By Kristin Eddy

It’s been a big year for big anniversaries.

December 1st kicks off the 20th year of the wildly popular Meyer Outlet Sale, when the cookware kings open their doors to the public to shop for incredible bargains right from the warehouse.

They’ve been wonderful friends to the Humane Society of the North Bay, where we’ve been celebrating our 30th anniversary, by matching up to $15,000 in cash donations from customers at both locations in Vallejo and Fairfield.

It all adds up.

As with many animal welfare groups in the Bay area, the Humane Society in Vallejo constantly struggles for funds to keep afloat. Luckily, the Meyer employees are huge animal lovers, and it shows. Every staff person, including top management, works the registers at some point during the sale and they always ask for donations to the shelter.

We’re thankful that so many people

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come through with cash, check and charge extras that turn into a holiday bonus for us of tens of thousands of dollars. Meyer even accepts donations dropped off by people who aren’t there to shop; members of the public who know it will all be added to the bottom line when it comes time for the Meyer match.

Our Humane Society truly couldn’t keep afloat without that kind of generosity. As a private nonprofit shelter unaffiliated with any state or national agency, we rely almost entirely on donations. HSNB has a contract with the City of Vallejo to manage the intake of stray and surrendered animals — who come to our doors at a rate of more than 2000 cats and dogs a year — and the city’s contribution makes up just under a fifth of our operating budget. The rest of our funding comes from fundraising events such as the annual Barkitecture Gala, adoption fees, individual and business donors, and sales from our Happy Tails Thrift store.

We need to keep the doors open and the lights on for all these homeless animals. They show up lost, hungry and scared, looking for a refuge from the neglect or outright abuse they may have suffered. Sometimes, too, there are well-meaning families who’ve come to realize that they can no longer afford the cost and commitment of a companion animal.

Whatever the story, we do what we can to turn it into a happy one.

Thanks to increased social media and other outreach efforts, we’ve more than tripled the number of positive outcomes in the past two years, whether that means animals being put on the adoption floor, or turned over to a rescue group with their own resources and networks, or – sometimes most thrilling of all – reuniting them with the families who’ve been frantically searching for days or weeks.

WE NEED TO KEEP THE DOORS OPEN AND THE LIGHTS ON FOR ALL THESE HOMELESS ANIMALS. THEY SHOW UP LOST, HUNGRY AND SCARED, LOOKING FOR A REFUGE FROM THE NEGLECT OR OUTRIGHT ABUSE THEY MAY HAVE SUFFERED.

With all the sad moments the shelter sees, there are many moments of joy. We hope the public will partner with us too, by making sure their animals are microchipped (with up-to-date contact information) and spayed and neutered. As much as we love spending time with our animals, we’d rather see fewer of them! HSNB administers a low-cost spay and neuter voucher program on behalf of the city for Vallejo residents. Although we don’t make any money from the sale of these vouchers, we believe it’s an incredibly important as a community to get cats and dogs fixed and off the streets.

Because their needs are year-round, we’ve launched a “Dollar-A-Day” drive for ongoing monthly donations of $30. We think the health and happiness of these homeless animals are worth a dollar a day, don’t you? If you can’t donate, please consider adopting and spreading the word about how rewarding that is.

If time is what you have to spare, we welcome your volunteer efforts, whether dog walking and cat cuddling or volunteering to staff events or the adoption office. Our wonderful volunteers are a fantastic support to the animals; we couldn’t make it without them, either.

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And it only takes a moment to come visit our resident dogs and cats. They’ll trade a kind word for a wagging puppy tail and a caress of their silky cat coats. You can’t get a better trade-off that that.

Kristin Eddy, an HSNB volunteer since 2008, is Vice-President of the Board of Directors.

The Humane Society of the North Bay Open 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Monday through Friday at 1121 Sonoma Boulevard, Vallejo Phone (707) 645-7905

The Happy Tails Thrift Store is located at 1825 Springs Rd., Vallejo For information about donating, please visit www.hsnb.org or send an email to info@hsnb.org.

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Basic Bird

NUTRITION

By Dr. Fosters & Smith

PROMOTE A FULL AND HEALTHY LIFE A balanced diet is a necessity to allow the bird to live a full and healthy life.

An unbalanced diet is the main cause of disease and early death in pet birds.

Malnutrition is a human-made disease. Fortunately, it is also preventable.

Owners must be the ones to actively study avian nutrition and implement it for their bird. It is much easier to start a young bird on a varied diet of healthy foods than it is to convert an older bird to a new diet. A bird on an unhealthy diet must slowly (over several months) be converted to a healthier diet.

Seed-eating birds Even for seed-eating birds, seeds alone are not a proper diet. Even when

multiple types of seed are offered, the seed-only diet will not supply the necessary array of vitamins and minerals that is needed for optimal health.

Birds love seeds like children (and adults) love candy. They'll eat a favorite seed over what is healthy for them. The best diet for most seed-eating birds consists of pelleted foods (65-80% of diet), vegetables (15-30% of diet), a small amount of fruit (5% of diet) and an occasional treat.

Formulated diets are readily available from many reputable manufacturers, pet stores, and veterinarians. These foods are blends of grains, seeds, vegetables, fruits, and various types of proteins, as well as additional vitamins

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and minerals. The ingredients are mixed and then baked. The food may be in the form of pellets, crumbles, or nuggets. Unlike a seed mixture, the bird cannot select particular components out of a formulated diet, so nutritional imbalances are much less likely to occur. There are commercial foods for different species, so be sure to select one appropriate for your bird. Some have higher fat levels for species like Macaws, who need a higher fat content, whereas others may be lower in fat and higher in protein to provide better nutrition for birds like cockatoos and Amazons.

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Vegetables are a good source of vitamins, minerals, and carbohydrates.

Small amounts of fruit can also provide some nutrition. Wash all fruits and vegetables thoroughly before feeding. Remove the pits and apple seeds from the fruit. Any fruits and vegetables left uneaten should be discarded daily so spoiling is not a problem. Because fruits and vegetables are high in water content, expect the urine portion of the droppings to increase.

You should offer your bird only what she can eat in a day. This will make it easier to monitor her daily intake. Decreased food intake may be the first sign that a bird is ill.

Non-seed eating birds Diets for non-seed eating birds such as Lories and Lorikeets consist of a commercially prepared formula. Some of these may be fed dry or moistened; others need to be made into a solution and fed as a nectar. The nectar will need to be replaced several times daily; every 4 hours in hot weather.

The diet should also include some fruits such as: apples, pomegranates, papaya, grapes, cantaloupe, pineapple, figs, and kiwi. Pollen, corn-on-the-cob and some flowers such as pansies, nasturtiums, roses, hibiscus, marigolds, and dandelions may be offered, as well.

While not a food, grit is something people think all birds need. They don't. If it is overeaten, grit impaction can occur in the digestive system. Finches and canaries may benefit from a couple of grains of grit every couple of months, but most budgies, cockatiels, and other parrots do not need it.

Feeding times Natural feeding times for wild birds is about a half hour after sunrise and again at 5-6 PM. Sticking close to these feeding times will be most natural for the companion bird. Larger breeds can have fruits or vegetables left in the cage through the day for snacking and entertainment. Smaller breeds will typically have their regular food left in the cage throughout the day. The smaller birds need to eat more frequently throughout the day due to their higher metabolic rate and energy needs.

Monitoring intake

Hygiene Dishes should be washed daily in hot soapy water. No food should stay in the cage for longer than 24 hours as the risk of fecal contamination or spoiling is high.

Water Fresh, clean water should always be available. If a water bottle is used, the water should be changed daily and the tip should be checked daily to be sure it is working.

Dehydration is a serious problem that can occur within a day or two if water is unavailable.

Conclusion No matter what bird comes into your home, read and ask questions regarding its specific nutritional needs. Feeding a balanced, varied diet will play a major role in helping your pet bird live a long and healthy life.

Foods to Avoid

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Some foods are on the do-not-feed list. These include foods that contain high amounts of sugar or fats (junk foods: potato chips, doughnuts, etc.), avocado (guacamole), chocolate, alcohol, or caffeine. Do not give fruit pits.

Persimmons are also on the do-not-feed list.

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utternut squash is a firm winter favorite for us humans, but did you know your dog enjoys the taste too? Making this dog muffin recipe is a wonderful way to take advantage of the season's crop of winter squash. We used butternut squash for this recipe, but you can easily substitute acorn or spaghetti squash, to name just a few of the many available and healthy winter squashes.

If your dog takes a daily pill of medicine or a supplement, you'll love the soft texture of this dog muffin recipe. After they've baked and cooled, push the pill right in the middle of the muffin to make pill time more enjoyable.

Winter squash is low in calories and a good source of fiber, which makes it a good pick for those dogs watching their waistline. All dogs will appreciate the vitamin A, vitamin C, potassium, folate, omega 3 fatty acids and vitamins B1, B3, B5 & B6 in the squashes.

To make this dog muffin recipe extra special, decorate with cream cheese dog treat frosting and watch your dog drool in anticipation.

INGREDIENTS 1 cup rolled oats 1 cup whole wheat flour 1 tsp ground cinnamon 1 tsp ground ginger 1 1/2 cups winter squash, peeled and cubed 1/8 cup water 1 egg 1 tbsp corn oil 1/2 cup milk

INSTRUCTIONS 1. Preheat the oven to 375° F 2. Whisk together the oats, flour, cinnamon and ginger.

3. Peel the squash and cut into 1 inch cubes.

4. Place squash in a microwave safe bowl and add 1/8 cup of water.

5. Microwave on high at one minute intervals until tender. After each minute, stir and test the softness of the squash.

6. Once the squash is tender, drain the excess liquid.

7. Place the squash, egg, oil and milk into a blender.

8. Blend into a smooth puree, stirring when needed to keep the mixture moving.

9. Make a well in the dry ingredients and pour in the squash mixture.

10. Stir together until combined.

11. Spray a mini muffin pan with non stick cooking spray with flour.

12. Using a tablespoon sized cookie scooper, scoop generous amounts into each muffin cup.

13. Bake for 15 minutes.

14. Turn off the oven and let the muffins cool.

Storing - This dog muffin recipe will keep in the fridge for about two weeks. You can freeze them for later enjoyment for up to 6 months. To decorate, let them thaw, or come to room temperature first.

Yield - Using a mini muffin pan, you'll yield 24 little muffins.

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Tips & Techniques

Winter Squash - Don't forget to scoop out any seeds from your squash. You can dry them for a healthy treat for your two legged family members. If you can't find winter squash, you can substitute it for pumpkin.

Be Cool - Leaving the dog muffins in the oven after it's been turned off will help them to continue to bake and firm up. If your dog can't wait that long, you can cool them on a wire rack for 5 minutes in the pan, and then remove from the pan and cool completely on a wire rack.

Milk Sensitive Dogs - For a dog that is sensitive to milk, you can use soy, almond or any lactose free milk.

Spices - We prefer the flavor and health benefits of cinnamon and ginger for this dog muffin recipe. But, you can add or substitute ground cloves if you have it on hand.

Do not use ground nutmeg or pumpkin pie spice that contains nutmeg as this is not a safe dog treat ingredient.

Large Dogs - If you have a large dog, you can bake this dog muffin recipe in a regular muffin tin with 12 muffin cups.

We like the mini muffin tin because the size is perfect for most dogs, and the smaller the dog treat, the more times you can spoil your dog with a healthy homemade dog treat.

This dog muffin recipe makes a dense and delicious winter treat.

Warm for 5 seconds in the microwave for a slightly warm and aromatic homemade dog treat. These muffins won't rise very much in the muffin tin, so for variety you could place rounded scoops on a baking sheet, flatten and turn them into hearty squash dog cookies.

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anine influenza (CI, or dog flu) in the U.S. is caused by the canine influenza virus (CIV), an influenza A virus. It is highly contagious and easily spread from infected dogs to other dogs through direct contact, nasal secretions (through barking, coughing or sneezing), contaminated objects (kennel surfaces,

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food and water bowls, collars and leashes), and by people moving between infected and uninfected dogs. Dogs of any breed, age, sex or health status are at risk of infection when exposed to the virus. In early 2016, a group of cats in an Indiana shelter were infected with H3N2 canine influenza (passed to them by infected dogs), and the findings suggested that cat-to-cat transmission was possible.

Unlike seasonal flu in people, canine influenza can occur year round. So far, there is no evidence that canine influenza infects people. However, it does appear that at least some strains of the disease can infect cats.

*HUPUL PUÅ\LUaH Z`TW[VTZ HUK KPHNUVZPZ CIV infection resembles canine infectious tracheobronchitis ("kennel cough"). The illness may be mild or severe, and infected dogs develop a persistent cough and may develop a thick nasal discharge and fever (often 104-105oF). Other signs can include lethargy, eye discharge, and reduced appetite. Some dogs may not show signs of illness, but can shed the virus and infect other dogs.

Most dogs recover within 2-3 weeks. However, secondary bacterial infections can develop, and may cause more severe illness and pneumonia. Anyone with concerns about their pet’s health, or whose pet is showing signs of canine influenza, should contact their veterinarian.

CIV can be diagnosed early in the illness (less than 3 days) by testing a nasal or throat swab. The most accurate test for CIV infection is a blood test that requires a sample taken during the first week of illness, followed by a second sample 10-14 days later.

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Dogs are most contagious during the two-to-four day incubation period for the virus, when they are infected and shedding the virus in their nasal secretions but are not showing signs of illness.

Dogs are most contagious during the two- to four-day incubation period for the virus, when they are infected and shedding the virus in their nasal secretions but are not showing signs of illness. Almost all dogs exposed to CIV will become infected, and the majority (80%) of infected dogs develop flu-like illness. The mortality (death) rate is low (less than 10%).

The spread of CIV can be reduced by isolating ill dogs as well as those who are known to have been exposed to an infected dog and those showing signs of respiratory illness. Dogs infected with H3N2 canine influenza should be isolated for at least 21 days. Good hygiene and sanitation, including hand washing and thorough cleaning of shared items and kennels, also reduce the spread of CIV. Influenza viruses do not usually

survive in the environment beyond 48 hours and are inactivated or killed by commonly used disinfectants.

There are vaccines against the H3N8 strain of canine influenza, which was first discovered in 2004 and until 2015 was the only strain of canine influenza found in the United States. However, a 2015 outbreak of canine influenza in Chicago was traced to the H3N2 strain – the first reporting of this strain outside of Asia – and it is not known whether the H3N8 vaccine provides any protection against this strain. Used against H3N8, the vaccines may not completely prevent infection, but appear to reduce the severity and duration of the illness, as well as the length of time when an infected dog may shed the virus in its respiratory secretions and the amount of virus shed – making them less contagious to other dogs.

In November 2015, the U.S. Department of Agriculture granted a conditional license to Zoetis to market the first commercially available H3N2 canine influenza vaccine. Later that month, Merck Animal Health announced the availability of an H3N2 canine influenza vaccine, also conditionally licensed

by USDA. None of the currently available H3N2 canine influenza vaccines are approved for use in cats.

The CIV vaccination is a "lifestyle" vaccination, recommended for dogs at risk of exposure due to their increased exposure to other dogs – such as boarding, attending social events with dogs present, and visiting dog parks.

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It is a tragic tr reality that many dogs and cats around aro the world are suffering from cruelty a and abuse.

In becoming involved with a humane organization, I have come to realize how deeply spread animal abuse is. Cats in particular, have been the t subjects of especially unjustified cruelty over the centurie centuries. This cruelty unfortunately is worldwide and is still taking pl place today. The problems are the same everywhere: overpopulation and neglect, the direct hostility of many people, overpopulati the lack of g government/local funding to curb the population with massive humane spay/neuter initiatives. I believe that the negative ima image of cats (An image I believe resides mostly in people who have never nev owned one, and have never had the opportunity to appreciate the many qualities of these magnificent, intelligent and sensitive animals) stems from the suspicions of the middle ages, when cats c were identified with being instruments of the

PLEASE REPORT THE ABUSE...

occult and evil. Because this image still lingers with many man people, cruelty is more often perpetrated towards cats than dogs worldwide. Some examples are: Drowning newborn kittens. A practice used in man many countries.

Training dogs to kill cats and kittens.

Abandoning cats and kittens on highways, parking lots, fields, everywhere.

Leaving them locked in vacant apartments, house houses, and abandoned/condemned buildings to die.

Fortunately, however, cats have their friends as well. Mil Millions of people worldwide feed strays, save cats and kittens from the streets, rescue the ill and injured, and many m humane volunteer organizations sponsor spay/ neuter/rescue/adoption programs.

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So, although the numbers of abused cats are staggering, we must continue to work together to lessen the plight of abandoned cats and kittens by sensitizing the public to their suffering, thus promoting more initiatives to help them.

We have provided this article "In Memory of Grace". She was one of the 5 cats

When to Report Animal Cruelty Whether animal cruelty pertains to cats or dogs. PLEASE report the abuse. If you see someone beating animals, starving them, chaining them for long periods of time, running puppy mills or arranging dog fights for their personal gain, it’s best to report the situation and let the authorities take control.

Try to provide documentation, such as photos, if possible – but never put yourself or others in danger while collecting this evidence. The resources to the right will point you toward the authorities who will best be able to help:

subjected to torture in our very own community. Our local vets said this was amongst one of the cruelest cases they have ever seen. The poor cats were rubber band together so they couldn't fight back or scratch the dogs while the dogs tortured them. For more on this story, please visit: http://www.timesheraldonline.com/article/NH/20161020/NEWS/161029981 http://www.ktvu.com/news/212979855-story

To Report Animal Cruelty and Abuse USDA’s Interactive Map of Local Animal Cruelty Enforcement Agencies: The website contains an interactive map that will direct you to local law enforcement or animal control offices, where you can call to report animal cruelty.

Website: https://www.nal.usda.gov/awic Animal Legal Defense Fund: Link to download a mobile app to report animal cruelty.

Website: http://aldf.org/resources/when-you-witness-animal-cruelty/aldf-livesafe-mobile-app-to-report-animal-cruelty/ Animals Abused: This is a dogfighting hotline.

Website: http://www.animals-abused.org/report-abuse.htm

Phone: 877-847-4787

Humane Society of the United States: This is a tip line to help end puppy mills.

Website: http://www.humanesociety.org/forms/report_a_puppy_mill.html Phone: 1-877-645-5847 WeTip: This is an anonymous hotline where you can report a wide array of abuses, including animal cruelty.

Website: http://wetip.com/ Phone: 1-800-78-CRIME

To Learn About Animal Cruelty Laws: Animal Legal Defense Fund: A source to research animal cruelty laws by state, and learn about past and present animal cruelty legal cases.

Website: http://www.ALDF.org Phone: 707-795-2533

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More than of the unwanted animals in Solano County are put to death each year.

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Kitty's Favorite

Turkey Balls

Similar to meatballs, your cat will find this recipe difficult to resist. Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit (F).

Ingredients „ 1/2 Pound ground turkey „ 1/2 Cup grated carrots „ 1/4 Cup Parmesan cheese „ 1/2 Cup finely crushed crackers „ 1/4 Cup powdered milk „ 1 Egg „ 1 Tablespoon Brewer's yeast „ 1/2 Teaspoon salt

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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

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

Solano County Animal Care Shelter 2510 Clay Bank Road Fairfield, CA 94533 (707) 784-1356 Phone http://www.solanocounty.com

SONOMA & LAKE COUNTY Golden Gate Basset Rescue POBox 4958, Petaluma 707-765-2690 http://www.ggbassetrescue.org

The Animal Place Sanctuary and Education 3448 Laguna Creek Trail, Vacaville 707-449-4814 http://animalplace.org

North Bay Canine Rescue and Placement PO Box 4522, Petaluma 707-763-7736 http://northbaycanine.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

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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