ANIMAL POISON CONTROL INFORMATION

Animal Poison Control Center/ASPCA The 24-hour Hotline number is 888-426-4435. Their mission is to help animals exposed to potentially hazardous substances.


ANIMAL HEALTH INFORMATION

VeterinaryPartner.com is here to support your veterinarian and you in the care of your companion animals by providing reliable, up-to-date animal health information from the veterinarians and experts of the Veterinary Information Network (VIN), the world’s finest and largest online veterinary database and community.


PET INSURANCE

Pet Insurance Fact Sheet is a site created to help end the confusion about pet insurance. Learn the important factors when looking at a plan. See which insurance companies meet these factors. Compare the features of each company at a glance.

Pet Insurance Review Compare rates and coverage from leading pet insurers.


RESCUE/ADOPTION/PLACEMENT/LOST PETS

VIVA Volunteers for Inter-Valley Animals (VIVA) was founded in 1981 with a commitment to help the homeless, injured and starving animals in the Lompoc Valley.

Companion Animal Placement Assistance (CAPA) CAPA’s mission is to provide all animals that pass through the Lompoc Animal Shelter with humane care while working to find them a permanent, loving home.

DAWG Santa Barbara’s mission is to reduce the rate of euthanasia in the Santa Barbara County shelters by providing the medical care and training many dogs need for a second chance at life.

Pet Harbor The goals of Pet Harbor are to provide mechanisims for adopting pets or helping reunite pets who are lost with their owners.

Petfinder is an online, searchable database of animals who need homes. It is also a directory of more than 13,000 animal shelters and adoption organizations across the U.S., Canada and Mexico. Pet lovers can search for a pet that best matches their needs. They can then reference a shelter’s Web page and discover the services it offers. Petfinder also includes classified ads, discussion forums and a library of animal welfare services.

Rescuers.com is a full service rescue, with dogs coming in from all over the Southern California area for foster care services. Not only do they provide care for the dogs while they are waiting for adoption, but they provide follow-up assistance for the life of the dog.


OTHER

We accept Care Credit, a medical-only credit card that can be a lifesaver in an emergency. Apply online at their website or call (800) 365-8295.

The American Kennel Club is dedicated to upholding the integrity of its Registry, promoting the sport of purebred dogs and breeding for type and function. Founded in 1884, the AKC and its affiliated organizations advocate for the purebred dog as a family companion, advance canine health and well being, work to protect the rights of all dog owners and promote responsible dog ownership.

Orthopedic Foundation for Animals OFA’s mission is to promote the health and welfare of companion animals through a reduction in the incidence of genetic disease.

SPCA advances the safety and well-being of animals through a variety of programs that include grants, medical assistance, educational and support programs.

Recipe for Skunk Wash

1/4 cup baking soda

1 tsp. soap (Dawn)

1 quart water

1 cup 3% hydrogen peroxide

Wash pet with regular shampoo and rinse. Apply skunk wash and let soak for 5 minutes. Then rinse and dry pet. This will weaken the odor.

Fun Videos

Skidboot the Dog

Dancing Dogs

Hysterical Cats

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