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Adoption & Rescue Organizations | |
• Cat House on the Kings | The Cat House on the Kings is California's largest no-cage, no-kill, lifetime cat sanctuary and adoption center. |
• Contra Costa Humane Society | Improves the quality of life and prevents cruelty to animals |
• Big Dawgs Rescue | Big Dawgs Rescue is dedicated to placing large breed dogs and providing sanctuary. |
• Dogworks Canine Rescue | Rescues Dobermans and Greyhounds |
• H.A.L.O. (Homeless Animals' Lifeline Organization) | H.A.L.O. is committed to working with local communites to help provide information and education about pet care and rescue. |
• Homeless Animals Response Program (H.A.R.P.) | Our mission is to end pet overpopulation through community education, spay and neuter programs, and adoptions. |
• Tony La Russa’s Animal Rescue Foundation | No-kill organization that brings people and animals together |
• Tri-Valley Animal Rescue | TVAR cooperates with area shelters and rescue groups, primarily the East County Animal Shelter, to provide homeless animals with socialization, foster homes, medical care and an opportunity for a second chance |
• Valley Humane Society | Valley Humane Society is an animal welfare organization advocating responsible pet ownership. |
General Resource | |
• The Senior Dogs Project | Practical tips for helping an older dog enjoy life |
• UC Davis Veterinary Medical Teaching Hospital | Educates veterinary medical students |
Advocacy & Laws | |
• Animal Protection Institute | Advocates the humane treatment of all animals |
• Humane Education Network | See how your legislators voted on animal issues |
• Performing Animals Welfare Society | The Performing Animal Welfare Society (PAWS) has been at the forefront of efforts to rescue and provide appropriate, humane sanctuary for animals who have been the victims of the exotic and performing animal trades. |
• People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) | PETA focuses its attention on the four areas in which the largest numbers of animals suffer the most intensely for the longest periods of time: on factory farms, in the clothing trade, in laboratories, and in the entertainment industry. |