Resources

Links from the City Animal Shelter for Stockton residents

• Licensing and other fees
• Vaccination clinics (Adobe PDF, requires Adobe Reader to view)
• A great list of frequently asked questions

Local Businesses

• Golda’s Amazing Doggie Treats are kosher-style, all-natural snacks for your dog

Spay/Neuter

• The Humane Society of the US explains Why You Should Spay or Neuter Your Pet
• SpayUSA’s Benefits Of Spay/Neuter for Cats and Dogs
• Read about spay and neuter mythsSpay-Neuter Assistance Program’s site

Adopting a Pet

• Practical Advice and Considerations on pet ownership, from the American Veterinary Medical Association
• What to Consider Before Adopting a Pet, from the Humane Society of the US
• North Bay Canine Rescue & Placement asks, Are You Sure You Should Have a Dog?

Pet Care & Behavior

• Check out the comprehensive Resource Library at Petfinder.com
• The Humane Society of the US’s page on pet care
• Care for Animals, presented by the American Veterinary Medical Association
• Tips for Dog Owners to Help Curb Excessive Barking, from the City of Stockton Animal Shelter
• Tips from Matty, a great list of dog training and behavior tips, from the PBS series WOOF!
• 10 Things Your Veterinarian Won’t Tell You, from SmartMoney.com

Animal Rights & Advocacy

• Alley Cat Allies, helping people help feral cats
• The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA)
• The Doris Day Animal League
• Greyhound Protection League is dedicated to protecting the greyhounds used in dog racing in America
• The Humane Society of the United States
• Pets911: Find, Adopt, or Help a Pet
• Get the Facts on Puppy Mills, from the Humane Society of the US

Miscellaneous Links

• Pets Welcome will find you hotels, B&Bs, ski resorts, campgrounds, and beaches that are pet-friendly
• Pet Friendly Rental Search at MyApartmentMap searches for apartments that allow cats and dogs