Category: Important Topics

Oftentimes, animals are adopted with all intentions of sharing a lifetime with them.  For any number of reasons, however, it doesn’t always work out that way and you may have come to a point in your life where you need to find a new and loving home for your furry friend.   However, dogs and…

In the realm of pet care, few topics are as contentious as the decision to spay or neuter a beloved animal. Embedded within this discourse are a plethora of myths and misconceptions that often cloud the judgment of well-meaning pet owners. From fears of altering a pet’s personality to concerns about the procedure’s long-term effects,…

A California law, SB 1806, which passed January 1, 2007, makes it a misdemeanor to leave an animal unattended inside a closed vehicle in any condition that could endanger the animal.  A fine of a minimum of $100, imprisonment in a county jail, or both may be imposed on any violator. Even ten minutes could…

6-8 million dogs & cats enter shelters yearly 3-4 millions dogs & cats are euthanized at shelters yearly. 25% of dogs in shelters are purebreds. Average number of litters a fertile cat can produce yearly: 3. Average number of kittens per litter: 4-6

Altering your companion animal provides many medical benefits that not only enable your animal to live a longer, healthier life, but that will also prevent unneccesary medical expenses at a later time.  Spaying (females) and neutering (males) nearly eliminates the possibility of: La alteración de sus mascotas proporciona muchos beneficios médicos que no sólo permiten…

Contra Costa County is home to many diverse and beautiful wildlife species.  The following resources constitute local organizations specializing in areas of wildlife research and control. Native California Wildlife: For questions, concerns, or advice on native or injured wildlife, contact the Lindsay Wildlife Museum at (925) 935-1978 or visit their website at http://www.wildlife-museum.org/. Vector Control:…