But this isn't true when there is a regional / local mismatch between
the supply of dogs in shelters and demand.
Not exact matches
Both they and the pet shops they
supply with live animals do virtually no screening
of buyers as appropriate homes creating the vast majority
of dogs ultimately being surrendered to
shelters or abandoned and ending
in shelters.
The federal Laboratory Animal Welfare Act
of 1966, amended
in 1971 into the more encompassing Animal Welfare Act
of today, had required public
shelters to hold impounded
dogs and cats for at least five days before selling them to laboratories or laboratory animal
suppliers.
Since 2009, 14
of the 18 primary
suppliers have violations to the Animal Welfare Act, including
shelters with very high temps, excessive feces, no heat, unlicensed personnel performing surgeries, unattended bite wounds, poor ventilation, feet dangling
in wire floors, dirty
dogs, accumulated grime and lack
of veterinary care.
According to a recent survey conducted by Petfinder Foundation, three out
of four
dogs entering pet
shelters today are
in need
of grooming, but due to limited
supplies and resources, only two
of them will receive it.
It doesn't take a math wiz to understand that production puppies are both displacing
shelter adoptions
in the
supply and demand marketplace
of pet acquisition and directly adding to the burden on
shelters... an estimated 25 %
of shelter dogs are purebred.
when president obama decided to be given a
dog instead
of rescue (as promised) he created two major problems... 1) first he showed america that he does nt feel that the millions
of dogs killed
in shelters is a problem.2) He now picked a breed
of dog who will now be over breed to
supply the americans who feel that they want a
dog like the obamas.
The rescue groups and
shelters that participate
in the Mayor's Alliance for NYC's Animals appreciate donations
of dog and cat food, treats, toys, collars, beds, leashes, bowls, cleaning
supplies, towels and blankets, veterinary
supplies, office
supplies and equipment, gift cards, and other items.
All
of the
shelters we are assisting are beyond capacity and each is
in need
of very specific items like bowls, or cleaning
supplies, or specific types
of crates, or Kong toys to help ease
dogs» distress.
$ 50 = 1 week
of food for
shelter dogs / cats $ 100 = vaccinations for 10
dogs or cats $ 200 = blood work for 8 senior animals $ 500 = full service veterinary treatment,
supplies and medication for an injured animal
in need $ 1000 = emergency after - hours call - out services from WHS animal control officers for 1 week
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The
supply of miniature
dogs (excepting Chihuahuas, here
in L.A.) is virtually non-existent among animal
shelters and even most private pet adoption groups.
Prince George's County Animal Management Division welcomes monetary donations, as well as
in - kind contributions
of dog beds, pet toys, cat litter and various cleaning and
shelter supplies; see their complete wish list for details.
The
shelter also exports some
of its smaller
dogs to
shelters in Florida, New York and other states where they are
in shorter
supply.
Outside
of food, treatment medications as well as preventatives (such as flea and tick control methods) are one
of the top pet
supplies needed by
shelters to keep
dogs and cats healthy and happy while
in their care.
Our
shelters are always
in need
of supplies like towels, blankets, cat beds,
dog beds and toys for all sorts
of pets.
On May 8, 2012, LRR donated a Staples gift card to purchase
supplies in support
of the Paws 4 Prisons program, based out
of Loudoun County, Virginia, which trains prison inmates to train assistance
dogs and
shelter / rescue
dogs for direct placement with service groups or for adoption
in the community.
On March 16, 2011, LRR donated a Staples gift card to purchase
supplies in support
of the Paws 4 Prisons program, based out
of Loudoun County, Virginia, which trains prison inmates to train assistance
dogs and
shelter / rescue
dogs for direct placement with service groups or for adoption
in the community.
Topics include learning about life
in an animal
shelter, the process
of caring for animals, the adoption procedures, what it takes to
supply and run an animal
shelter, things children can do to make life better for a
shelter dog or cat, busting myths about animal
shelters and animal control agencies, our foster and volunteer programs and much more.
Our organization is a 501c3 charity
in the state
of Kansas, and has always provided thousands
of dollars worth
of supplies, including cat litter, food, toys, beds and
dog houses, to other rescues and
shelters.
To meet the demand created by having fewer adoptable
dogs and to save
dogs from euthanasia
in areas where
supply is still high, some
shelters have begun the practice
of moving
dogs from areas
of high
supply to areas
of low
supply.
But as the number
of dogs in some cities plummeted, many
shelters began importing
dogs from distant locations and today, humane relocation, or
dog trafficking as the critics call it, (4) has morphed into a huge enterprise, moving tens
of thousands
of dogs each year from areas
of high
supply to areas
of low
supply.
This steady decline
in intakes and deaths pays tribute to the tireless efforts
of shelter employees, responsible
dog breeders and rescue volunteers who have worked, prayed, and bullied their way to a future when the demand for pets would equal or exceed the
supply and they would no longer be forced to euthanize healthy, adoptable animals.
Job Description: • Represents the Kansas City Pet Project
in a professional, polite and enthusiastic manner • Assists the veterinarians on a daily basis with preparing surgery patients, health assessments, and treatments
of animals • Assist
in medical rounds with
Shelter Veterinarians or identifying animals that need to be seen by a
Shelter Veterinarian • Administer medications to both cats and
dogs in accordance with veterinarian's prescribed doses and ensure all treatment protocols prescribed for sick / injured animals are performed timely, safely, and humanely • Responsible for following best practices for sanitation protocols
in all veterinary clinic and isolation areas to reduce / eliminate disease transmission • Input all medical notes, health assessments, vaccinations, surgeries, treatments, etc., into PetPoint • Provides support for other departments, such as Intake, Foster, Placement & Transport, or Adoptions by assisting as needed for vaccinations, deworming, blood draws, etc. • Prepares and sanitizes surgical instruments / packs each day to ensure packs are ready for use the following day • Assists with discharging animals to the public post-surgery or following up with sick pet appointments, explaining any medical issues, medications, after care instructions, etc. • Ensures adequate medical
supplies and medications are available and reports any shortages to Vet Clinic Manager • Enforces and maintain KCPP safety and cleanliness, and all health and security rules and procedures • Follows disease prevention procedures and completes cleaning
of veterinary clinic areas daily and ongoing throughout the day to decrease biological risks to humans and other animals • Care, feed, and safely handle animals to avoid injury to persons / animals • Properly store and maintain inventory
of medical
supplies, including Schedule II narcotics • Performs laboratory analysis techniques to assist
Shelter Veterinarians • Reads, understand, interpret, and apply department policies and procedures • Prepares reports and other written materials
in a logical, concise, and accurate manner • Functions calmly
in situations that require a high degree
of sensitivity, tact, and diplomacy • Communicates effectively with a variety
of individuals representing diverse cultures and backgrounds and function calmly
in all situations which require a high degree
of sensitivity, tact and diplomacy • Treats employees, representatives
of outside agencies, volunteers, and members
of the public with courtesy and respect • Provides prompt, efficient and responsive service for all phone calls forwarded to the Vet Clinic.
This month, our animal
shelter is most
in need
of: Pedigree Adult
dog food (dry & wet) laundry detergent general cleaning
supplies Please consider making a food or
supply -LSB-...]
Animal advocates, including a Maddie's
Shelter Medicine Program alum, met
in in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, last month to discuss and develop a collaborative strategy to tackle the illegal trafficking
of dogs to
supply the nation's brutal
dog meat trade.
PAWS accepts monetary donations, as well as pet food, Kuranda
dog beds, various office and
shelter supplies, and other items needed for the care
of the animals
in their charge.
By offering puppies for adoption from nearby
shelters or moving to a
supplies - only model, stores can save the lives
of animals
in search
of homes, and save the breeding
dogs trapped
in puppy mills.»
No - kill
shelters are trying to end this killing by increasing the demand for
shelter dogs and cats and reducing the
supply by reducing the number
of animals born and thus the number
of animals which end up
in shelters, and through increased spay / neuter, including low - cost / free help for low - income people.
Central Ohio Pit Savers created the
Shelter Diversion Program in conjunction with the Franklin County Dog Shelter to decrease the number of animals surrendered to the shelter by providing resources to dog owners, including (but not limited to) behavior resources, pet retention education, pet food and other supplies, advice on finding a new home for a dog (rehoming), funding for veterinary services (when funding is available), and pet retention services such as fixing fences to prevent los
Shelter Diversion Program
in conjunction with the Franklin County
Dog Shelter to decrease the number of animals surrendered to the shelter by providing resources to dog owners, including (but not limited to) behavior resources, pet retention education, pet food and other supplies, advice on finding a new home for a dog (rehoming), funding for veterinary services (when funding is available), and pet retention services such as fixing fences to prevent lost do
Dog Shelter to decrease the number of animals surrendered to the shelter by providing resources to dog owners, including (but not limited to) behavior resources, pet retention education, pet food and other supplies, advice on finding a new home for a dog (rehoming), funding for veterinary services (when funding is available), and pet retention services such as fixing fences to prevent los
Shelter to decrease the number
of animals surrendered to the
shelter by providing resources to dog owners, including (but not limited to) behavior resources, pet retention education, pet food and other supplies, advice on finding a new home for a dog (rehoming), funding for veterinary services (when funding is available), and pet retention services such as fixing fences to prevent los
shelter by providing resources to
dog owners, including (but not limited to) behavior resources, pet retention education, pet food and other supplies, advice on finding a new home for a dog (rehoming), funding for veterinary services (when funding is available), and pet retention services such as fixing fences to prevent lost do
dog owners, including (but not limited to) behavior resources, pet retention education, pet food and other
supplies, advice on finding a new home for a
dog (rehoming), funding for veterinary services (when funding is available), and pet retention services such as fixing fences to prevent lost do
dog (rehoming), funding for veterinary services (when funding is available), and pet retention services such as fixing fences to prevent lost
dogs.
California: The ACME Foundation: Clearlake (veterinary care assistance for senior and disabled pet owners) Actors and Others for Animals: Greater Los Angeles area (pet food, spay / neuter assistance, assistance for necessary veterinary medical care) Animal Assistance League
of Orange County: Orange County (pet food, transportation and veterinary care assistance) Animal Health Foundation: Los Angeles and Orange Counties (veterinary care assistance) AnimalSave: Green Valley (pet food, spay / neuter assistance) Animal Welfare Assistance Group: Monterey County (veterinary care assistance, spay / neuter; pet food and
supplies for seniors, disabled veterans, owners
of service
dogs and others; pet care resources and referrals) Bad Rap: San Francisco (pit bull - specific assistance for finding rental housing and insurance) California Department
of Social Services Assistance
Dog Special Allowance (ADSA) Program: Statewide (provides monthly stipend to eligible persons who use a guide, signal, or service dog) Cat People: Bakersfield (cat food / litter, spay / neuter assistance, vaccination assistance) 661-327-4706 Cats in Need (of Human Care): Southern California, multiple locations (spay / neuter assistance) The Chester Foundation: Sacramento region (veterinary care assistance) FACE Foundation: San Diego (grant assistance for pets in need of emergency or critical care) FixNation: Los Angeles (spay / neuter assistance for cats) Friends of Long Beach Animals: Long Beach (spay / neuter assistance) Haven Humane Society: Redding (low - cost spay / neuter, pet food assistance, emergency veterinary grants for residents receiving Medi - Cal or Medicare) Clinic: 530-241-1658; Shelter: 530-241-1653 Helen Woodward Animal Center: Rancho Santa Fe (pet food) Helen Woodward Animal Center Animeals program: San Diego County (free pet food for the dogs and cats of elderly or disabled people) Humane Society of San Bernardino Valley: San Bernardino (low - cost spay / neuter) Humane Society of Truckee - Tahoe: Truckee, Sierra County, Eastern Placer County or Eastern Nevada County (pet food pantry and low cost / free spay & neuter programs for Pit Bulls, Chihuahuas, and those that qualify) Keep Your Pet: Sacramento (behavior assistance, veterinary care assistance, services for seniors) LA Animal Services: Los Angeles (spay / neuter, vaccination and microchip assistance) Marin Humane Society: Novato (pet care assistance to low - income seniors, persons living with HIV / AIDS and those receiving hospice services; please see website for complete list of services) Mercy Crusade's Spay and Neuter Clinic: Oxnard (spay / neuter and vaccination assistance) Mojave Desert Animal Rescue: Western Mojave Desert (pet food & supplies and veterinary assistance for homeless, unemployed, disabled, and senior pet guardians) Mountains» Humane Society: Lake Arrowhead (pet food, spay / neuter assistance) Napa Humane: Napa (spay / neuter assistance) Ohlone Humane Society Special Assistance Program: Fremont, Union City, and Newark (veterinary care assistance, pet food, spay / neuter assistance) Orange County SPCA Animal Rescue Fund: Orange County (assistance for veterinary care including spay / neuter) Palo Alto Humane Society: Palo Alto (spay / neuter assistance, assistance for emergency veterinary care) PALS: Pets Are Loving Support (veterinary care assistance programs for senior, disabled or ill pet owners) Pasadena Humane Society: Pasadena (spay / neuter assistance) PAWS / LA: Hollywood (pet food and supplies, veterinary medical care assistance, grooming, spay / neuter, veterinary care assistance programs for senior, disabled or ill pet owners, and other services) PAWS San Francisco: veterinary care assistance programs for senior, disabled or ill pet owners Peninsula CatWorks: veterinary care assistance for cats only Pet Assistance Foundation: Multiple Locations, Southern California (spay / neuter assistance for dogs, cats, and rabbits) Pet Orphans of Southern California: Van Nuys (veterinary care assistance) The Pet Rescue Center's Pet Pantry: Orange County (pet food, litter, and flea treatments for unemployed, senior, or disabled pet owners) Pets Are Wonderful Support: San Diego (pet food / litter, pet supplies, veterinary assistance, animal transport, temporary foster program, veterinary care assistance programs for senior, disabled or ill pet owners) Placer SPCA SOS Program: Placer County (rental deposits, temporary boarding, pet food and veterinary care assistance) Rescuing Unwanted Furry Friends (RUFF): Laguna Beach (pet food) Riverside County Department of Animal Services: Riverside (spay / neuter assistance) Sacramento SPCA: Sacramento (pet food, spay / neuter assistance) The Sam Simon Foundation: Los Angeles (free surgery for non-orthopedic procedures; free spay / neuter operations, including vaccinations, flea control, deworming, nail trims, and antibiotics) Sammie's Friends: Grass Valley (veterinary care assistance) San Francisco SPCA Animal Hospital: veterinary care assistance programs for senior, disabled or ill pet owners, spay / neuter assistance Santa Cruz SPCA: Santa Cruz (pet food, spay / neuter assistance) Santa Maria Valley Humane Society: Santa Maria (spay / neuter assistance, microchips, pet food bank) SEAACA: Downey (veterinary medical care assistance, spay / neuter, vaccination assistance) Sequoia Humane Society: Eureka (spay / neuter assistance) SHARE Marin Humane Society: veterinary care assistance programs for senior, disabled or ill pet owners Spay Neuter Animal Network (SPAN): Ventura (spay / neuter assistance) SPCA for Monterey County: Monterey (pet food, spay / neuter and vaccination assistance) Tony La Russa's Animal Rescue Foundation: Walnut Creek (pet food, spay / neuter assistance, emergency veterinary assistance) VET SOS: San Francisco (free veterinary care and supplies for pets of the homeless) Voice for the Animals Foundation: Santa Monica (veterinary care assistan
Dog Special Allowance (ADSA) Program: Statewide (provides monthly stipend to eligible persons who use a guide, signal, or service
dog) Cat People: Bakersfield (cat food / litter, spay / neuter assistance, vaccination assistance) 661-327-4706 Cats in Need (of Human Care): Southern California, multiple locations (spay / neuter assistance) The Chester Foundation: Sacramento region (veterinary care assistance) FACE Foundation: San Diego (grant assistance for pets in need of emergency or critical care) FixNation: Los Angeles (spay / neuter assistance for cats) Friends of Long Beach Animals: Long Beach (spay / neuter assistance) Haven Humane Society: Redding (low - cost spay / neuter, pet food assistance, emergency veterinary grants for residents receiving Medi - Cal or Medicare) Clinic: 530-241-1658; Shelter: 530-241-1653 Helen Woodward Animal Center: Rancho Santa Fe (pet food) Helen Woodward Animal Center Animeals program: San Diego County (free pet food for the dogs and cats of elderly or disabled people) Humane Society of San Bernardino Valley: San Bernardino (low - cost spay / neuter) Humane Society of Truckee - Tahoe: Truckee, Sierra County, Eastern Placer County or Eastern Nevada County (pet food pantry and low cost / free spay & neuter programs for Pit Bulls, Chihuahuas, and those that qualify) Keep Your Pet: Sacramento (behavior assistance, veterinary care assistance, services for seniors) LA Animal Services: Los Angeles (spay / neuter, vaccination and microchip assistance) Marin Humane Society: Novato (pet care assistance to low - income seniors, persons living with HIV / AIDS and those receiving hospice services; please see website for complete list of services) Mercy Crusade's Spay and Neuter Clinic: Oxnard (spay / neuter and vaccination assistance) Mojave Desert Animal Rescue: Western Mojave Desert (pet food & supplies and veterinary assistance for homeless, unemployed, disabled, and senior pet guardians) Mountains» Humane Society: Lake Arrowhead (pet food, spay / neuter assistance) Napa Humane: Napa (spay / neuter assistance) Ohlone Humane Society Special Assistance Program: Fremont, Union City, and Newark (veterinary care assistance, pet food, spay / neuter assistance) Orange County SPCA Animal Rescue Fund: Orange County (assistance for veterinary care including spay / neuter) Palo Alto Humane Society: Palo Alto (spay / neuter assistance, assistance for emergency veterinary care) PALS: Pets Are Loving Support (veterinary care assistance programs for senior, disabled or ill pet owners) Pasadena Humane Society: Pasadena (spay / neuter assistance) PAWS / LA: Hollywood (pet food and supplies, veterinary medical care assistance, grooming, spay / neuter, veterinary care assistance programs for senior, disabled or ill pet owners, and other services) PAWS San Francisco: veterinary care assistance programs for senior, disabled or ill pet owners Peninsula CatWorks: veterinary care assistance for cats only Pet Assistance Foundation: Multiple Locations, Southern California (spay / neuter assistance for dogs, cats, and rabbits) Pet Orphans of Southern California: Van Nuys (veterinary care assistance) The Pet Rescue Center's Pet Pantry: Orange County (pet food, litter, and flea treatments for unemployed, senior, or disabled pet owners) Pets Are Wonderful Support: San Diego (pet food / litter, pet supplies, veterinary assistance, animal transport, temporary foster program, veterinary care assistance programs for senior, disabled or ill pet owners) Placer SPCA SOS Program: Placer County (rental deposits, temporary boarding, pet food and veterinary care assistance) Rescuing Unwanted Furry Friends (RUFF): Laguna Beach (pet food) Riverside County Department of Animal Services: Riverside (spay / neuter assistance) Sacramento SPCA: Sacramento (pet food, spay / neuter assistance) The Sam Simon Foundation: Los Angeles (free surgery for non-orthopedic procedures; free spay / neuter operations, including vaccinations, flea control, deworming, nail trims, and antibiotics) Sammie's Friends: Grass Valley (veterinary care assistance) San Francisco SPCA Animal Hospital: veterinary care assistance programs for senior, disabled or ill pet owners, spay / neuter assistance Santa Cruz SPCA: Santa Cruz (pet food, spay / neuter assistance) Santa Maria Valley Humane Society: Santa Maria (spay / neuter assistance, microchips, pet food bank) SEAACA: Downey (veterinary medical care assistance, spay / neuter, vaccination assistance) Sequoia Humane Society: Eureka (spay / neuter assistance) SHARE Marin Humane Society: veterinary care assistance programs for senior, disabled or ill pet owners Spay Neuter Animal Network (SPAN): Ventura (spay / neuter assistance) SPCA for Monterey County: Monterey (pet food, spay / neuter and vaccination assistance) Tony La Russa's Animal Rescue Foundation: Walnut Creek (pet food, spay / neuter assistance, emergency veterinary assistance) VET SOS: San Francisco (free veterinary care and supplies for pets of the homeless) Voice for the Animals Foundation: Santa Monica (veterinary care assistan
dog) Cat People: Bakersfield (cat food / litter, spay / neuter assistance, vaccination assistance) 661-327-4706 Cats
in Need (
of Human Care): Southern California, multiple locations (spay / neuter assistance) The Chester Foundation: Sacramento region (veterinary care assistance) FACE Foundation: San Diego (grant assistance for pets
in need
of emergency or critical care) FixNation: Los Angeles (spay / neuter assistance for cats) Friends
of Long Beach Animals: Long Beach (spay / neuter assistance) Haven Humane Society: Redding (low - cost spay / neuter, pet food assistance, emergency veterinary grants for residents receiving Medi - Cal or Medicare) Clinic: 530-241-1658;
Shelter: 530-241-1653 Helen Woodward Animal Center: Rancho Santa Fe (pet food) Helen Woodward Animal Center Animeals program: San Diego County (free pet food for the
dogs and cats
of elderly or disabled people) Humane Society
of San Bernardino Valley: San Bernardino (low - cost spay / neuter) Humane Society
of Truckee - Tahoe: Truckee, Sierra County, Eastern Placer County or Eastern Nevada County (pet food pantry and low cost / free spay & neuter programs for Pit Bulls, Chihuahuas, and those that qualify) Keep Your Pet: Sacramento (behavior assistance, veterinary care assistance, services for seniors) LA Animal Services: Los Angeles (spay / neuter, vaccination and microchip assistance) Marin Humane Society: Novato (pet care assistance to low - income seniors, persons living with HIV / AIDS and those receiving hospice services; please see website for complete list
of services) Mercy Crusade's Spay and Neuter Clinic: Oxnard (spay / neuter and vaccination assistance) Mojave Desert Animal Rescue: Western Mojave Desert (pet food &
supplies and veterinary assistance for homeless, unemployed, disabled, and senior pet guardians) Mountains» Humane Society: Lake Arrowhead (pet food, spay / neuter assistance) Napa Humane: Napa (spay / neuter assistance) Ohlone Humane Society Special Assistance Program: Fremont, Union City, and Newark (veterinary care assistance, pet food, spay / neuter assistance) Orange County SPCA Animal Rescue Fund: Orange County (assistance for veterinary care including spay / neuter) Palo Alto Humane Society: Palo Alto (spay / neuter assistance, assistance for emergency veterinary care) PALS: Pets Are Loving Support (veterinary care assistance programs for senior, disabled or ill pet owners) Pasadena Humane Society: Pasadena (spay / neuter assistance) PAWS / LA: Hollywood (pet food and
supplies, veterinary medical care assistance, grooming, spay / neuter, veterinary care assistance programs for senior, disabled or ill pet owners, and other services) PAWS San Francisco: veterinary care assistance programs for senior, disabled or ill pet owners Peninsula CatWorks: veterinary care assistance for cats only Pet Assistance Foundation: Multiple Locations, Southern California (spay / neuter assistance for
dogs, cats, and rabbits) Pet Orphans
of Southern California: Van Nuys (veterinary care assistance) The Pet Rescue Center's Pet Pantry: Orange County (pet food, litter, and flea treatments for unemployed, senior, or disabled pet owners) Pets Are Wonderful Support: San Diego (pet food / litter, pet
supplies, veterinary assistance, animal transport, temporary foster program, veterinary care assistance programs for senior, disabled or ill pet owners) Placer SPCA SOS Program: Placer County (rental deposits, temporary boarding, pet food and veterinary care assistance) Rescuing Unwanted Furry Friends (RUFF): Laguna Beach (pet food) Riverside County Department
of Animal Services: Riverside (spay / neuter assistance) Sacramento SPCA: Sacramento (pet food, spay / neuter assistance) The Sam Simon Foundation: Los Angeles (free surgery for non-orthopedic procedures; free spay / neuter operations, including vaccinations, flea control, deworming, nail trims, and antibiotics) Sammie's Friends: Grass Valley (veterinary care assistance) San Francisco SPCA Animal Hospital: veterinary care assistance programs for senior, disabled or ill pet owners, spay / neuter assistance Santa Cruz SPCA: Santa Cruz (pet food, spay / neuter assistance) Santa Maria Valley Humane Society: Santa Maria (spay / neuter assistance, microchips, pet food bank) SEAACA: Downey (veterinary medical care assistance, spay / neuter, vaccination assistance) Sequoia Humane Society: Eureka (spay / neuter assistance) SHARE Marin Humane Society: veterinary care assistance programs for senior, disabled or ill pet owners Spay Neuter Animal Network (SPAN): Ventura (spay / neuter assistance) SPCA for Monterey County: Monterey (pet food, spay / neuter and vaccination assistance) Tony La Russa's Animal Rescue Foundation: Walnut Creek (pet food, spay / neuter assistance, emergency veterinary assistance) VET SOS: San Francisco (free veterinary care and
supplies for pets
of the homeless) Voice for the Animals Foundation: Santa Monica (veterinary care assistance)