Veterinary Partner

http://www.veterinarypartner.com/Content.plx

A very useful source of information for pet owners. You can look up hundreds of medical conditions, medications, and general health topics. There are also additional helpful links on this site.

Partners in Animal Health

Cornell Parners in Animal Health

Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine site for pet owners. Some very useful information in video format including how to brush your cat's teeth, trim nails, give medications, a guide to kidney disease, and a guide to diabetes.

ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center

(888) 426-4435

https://www.aspca.org/pet-care/animal-poison-control

Charges may be incurred for help with a poisioning incident. The site has information about household hazards, poisonous plants, and some general health information.

American Association of Feline Practitioners

http://www.catvets.com/cat-owners/caring-for-cats

Cat specific behavior and medical information.

The Indoor Pet Intiative from The Ohio State College of Veterinary Medicine

http://indoorpet.osu.edu/

Information focused on enriching the life of your pet and their environment. There is also some training and medical information.

Looking to adopt a new pet? Volunteer? Here are a few local organizations to consider.

Animal Friends Rescue Project

http://www.animalfriendsrescue.org

831-333-0722

Based in Pacific Grove with adoption centers in Monterey and Santa Cruz counties, they are dedicated to finding good permanent homes for abandoned, stray, and abused companion animals and ending the pet overpopulation crisis through focused spay/neuter programs.

Peace of Mind Dog Rescue

http://www.peaceofminddogrescue.org

831-718-9122

Peace of Mind is dedicated to finding new loving homes for dogs whose senior guardians can no longer care for them due to illness, death, or other challenging circumstances, and to finding homes for senior dogs in animal shelters.

Unconditional Love

http://www.ul-rescue.org

408-529-4945

Unconditional Love states: our mission is to rescue animals from euthanizing shelters, in some cases saving animals with less than one hour to spare. Currently we rescue predominantly cats, and will welcome dog foster homes so we may include more dogs in our circle of love each year.

SPCA for Monterey County

http://www.spcamc.org

831-373-2631

Santa Cruz SPCA

http://www.santacruzspca.org

831-465-5000