General Information
Alley Cat Allies: http://www.alleycat.org/
Cat Lovers Only: www.cat-lovers-only.com
Cat Channel: http://www.catchannel.com/health/default.aspx
Humane Society of the U.S.: www.humanesociety.org
ASPCA: http://www.aspca.org/pet-care/cat-care/
Animal Poison Control Center: http://www.aspca.org/pet-care/poison-control/
Medical Information
Vet Street: http://www.vetstreet.com/
Humane Society Vet Medical Association: http://www.hsvma.org/
My Healthy Pet: www.myhealthypet.com
My Healthy Cat: www.myhealthycat.com
Veterinary Medical Information: www.vetinfo.com
The Cat Health Guide: www.cat-health-guide.org
Low Cost Spay/Neuter Services
Spay California: http://www.spaycalifornia.org/spaycalifornia_readfirst.htm
ARF: www.arf.net
Contra Costa Animal Services Spay/Neuter Clinic: http://www.co.contra-costa.ca.us/index.aspx?NID=811
Berkeley East Bay Humane Society: www.berkeleyhumane.org
Contra Costa Humane Society: http://www.cchumane.org
East Bay SPCA, Oakland Clinic: www.eastbayspca.org
Feral Cat Foundation: www.feralcatfoundation.org
Fix Our Ferals: www.fixourferals.org
HALO (Homeless Animals Lifeline Organization): www.eccchalo.org
HARP Homeless Animals Rescue Program: www.harp-rescue.org
SNIP (Spay Neuter Impact Program): www.snipcat.org
Tail Wag Inn (Veterinary Hospital): www.tailwaginnvet.com
Tri-Valley Fix Our Ferals (Danville): www.tri-valleyfixourferals.org
Tri-Valley SPCA Spay/Neuter Center, Dublin: www.eastbayspca.org
Well Pet Vet Clinic (Veterinary Hospital), Pittsburg: http://www.wellpetvetclinic.com/
Pet Friendly Housing
Zumper Pet-Friendly Housing Search in U.S.: http://www.zumper.com
Apartment Guide: http://www.apartmentguide.com/
Apartments: http://www.apartments.com/
Condos, Townhouses, Apartments, Houses: http://www.rent.com/ (Use “Refine Your Search” on the right, click on Pet Policy – and click on Cats/Dogs/or Cats & Dogs for your search)
Owner Surrender Programs
East Bay SPCA (Oakland & Dublin, CA) Call for an appointment for an interview: www.eastbayspca.org
- To schedule an appointment at the Oakland facility, please call 510-569-0702
- To schedule an appointment at the Tri-Valley facility, please call 925-479-9670
Safe Travel With Cats
Car Travel
8 Tips For Safe Car Travel With Your Cat (Pam Johnson-Bennett, Cat Behaviorist)
Air Travel
Flying With Pets, How to Ensure Safe Passage (USAToday)
Air Travel With Your Cat (Doctors Foster & Smith, Veterinarians)
Is Your Pet Safe Flying in Cargo? (Conde Naste Traveler)
Is it Safe To Take Your Pet on a Plane? (The Guardian)
Benefits of Cats for Children
Getting a Domestic Cat: 15 Benefits for Your Kids, CARE.com
Six Ways Cats Make Your Life Better, CARE.com
Benefits of Cats for Children, American Humane
The Benefits of Children Growing up with Pets, HuffPost
Why Kids are Better Off With Pets, Psychology Today