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"It is remarkable to know that every
creature has the chance to go from forgotten to beloved if the right open heart comes
along." -- Samarra Khaja |
Every year,
millions of companion animals are surrendered to public shelters in need of new homes.
The number of
animals we can save depends on loving foster homes.
Please help a
homeless animal by opening your heart and home to a temporary furry visitor! |
Pick Me! Pick Me! Pick Me!
Are you looking for
furry, loving four-leggeds to join your family? Look no further! Click below on the
links or pictures to take you to our available cats & kittens, or our dogs...
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CCHS is in need of loving, qualified dog
fosters to help us rescue the large number of dogs in need of
homes! Fostering comes at no expense to you; CCHS pays for all food, supply &
medical expenses. All we ask is that you provide a loving home for a dog in need
until a forever home can be found.
To find out more
about dog fostering or to complete an application, please click here. |
Lend
a Paw to these Important Causes!
Each year, approximately $250,000,000 in taxpayer
money is spent to house and euthanize homeless animals in California
alone. As of April, over 154,911 dogs and cats have been euthanized in California
shelters in 2009, to the tune of over $75,000,000.
SB 250, The Pet Responsibility Act, is a fiscally
responsible and humane step towards reducing the pet overpopulation crisis in California.
It simply requires that companion dogs be altered, unless their guardian obtains an
unaltered dog licence, when licensing their dog with county animal services departments.
It also requires that outdoor or free-roaming cats be altered by their guardian or
caregiver.
Contra Costa Humane Society supports SB 250 and
asks that you consider lending your support to this important legislation.
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 Home Foreclosure and Your Pets:
Animals in California are being surrendered to shelters in increasing numbers due
to the foreclosure crisis. In the last quarter of 2007, the foreclosure rate grew
218% from 2006 in Contra Costa County alone. Moving may be inevitable for many, but what happens to
beloved companion animals when one is unable to keep their home? It's key for one to
develop a plan that includes one's animals and to consider all possible options before
abandoning animals at overburdened municipal shelters. Please click here for options on renting with your animals,
re-homing your animals, and other short-term solutions. This information is
critical in ensuring that your beloved companion animals are able to remain part of the
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 The circus is coming to town this year, but before you
decide to take your children or grandchildren to see the entertainment, read about what
actually happens to these performance animals. With your help, we can stop these
animals' suffering. Visit http://www.hsus.org/wildlife/issues_facing_wildlife/circuses/
or www.circuses.com/introduction.asp
for more information on animals in circuses and join the ranks of cities supporting
animal-free circuses.
Photo courtesy of HSUS |
  Just how much is that doggie in the window? If
you're looking to adopt an animal, don't do so by supporting puppy mills. Read on to
find out about how he got there and you'll agree that the price that pet-store dogs have
to pay to be alive is far too high. Find out how you can help to stop the horrible puppy mill industry...
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| Read quotes from an amazing, inspiring, heartbreaking and sobering
book on one Northern California animal shelter's over- population epidemic. One at a Time: A
Week in an American Animal Shelter |
Do you shop with a credit card? A
Safeway Club card? A Macy's card? If so, your shopping could mean a bowl of
food or a warm blanket for a homeless animal, without costing you a penny more... |
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 These beautiful breeds are being overbred and destroyed at
shelters nationwide. Find out how to spay or neuter your pitbull or pitbull mix for FREE
PIT
STOP |
| Think you know what a Pit Bull looks like? Play this
game to find out! To
learn more about Pit Bulls, please visit
BADRAP
Animal Farm Foundation |
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| Click here for a listing of local
animal shelters and rescue groups. |
| Last modified: July 01, 2009 |
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