Bark at the Park

Helpful Dog Info

AV Animal ER & Critical Care
phone: 661-729-1500
location: 1055 W. Columbia Way (Ave. M) Suite # 103
Lancaster, CA 93535
Hours:
 Mon.-Thurs. 6pm to 8am
 Fri. 6pm to Mon. 8am
 Dr. Sandu

 Adoption
 Local Rescue Organizations

The following links and information has been provided as a public resource only, and is not meant as an endorsement of any kind by the City of Lancaster or the Bark at the Park Committee.

Responsible ownership means Spaying and Neutering --- it's IMPORTANT!  A spayed or neutered dog or cat will not add to the over-population of animals. Spaying or neutering your companion animals saves lives and millions of taxpayer dollars, your dogs and cats live longer, healthier lives, and your licensing fees are REDUCED.

photo by Liz Breault		 Free Pit Bull Outreach and Spay/Neuter Program

 Visit
  Actors and Others for Animals
for more information

Greater Antelope Valley Spay and Neuter Assistance

To receive financial assistance for spaying and neutering cats and dogs follow these steps:
1. Call your veterinarian and make an appointment for the animal to be spayed or neutered.
2. Next, call the organizations listed below to request a donation towards the spay or neuter of your dog or cat. Generally each organization will pledge $10.00 to $20.00, so call all of them.

Actors and Others for Animals: 818-755-6323
Pet Assistance: 877-772-9738
RUFF (Rescuing Unwanted Furry Friends): 949-458-9663
SPAN (Spay & Neuter Animal Network) 805-646-1919
Mercy Crusade: 818-597-2926

Veterinarians and The Vouchers They Accept:

Akal Animal Hospital
East Lancaster  661-726-1688
Will give next day appointment
Actors and Others, Pet Assistance, RUFF, Mercy Crusade		 High Desert Animal Care Hospital
East Palmdale  661-272-1616
Pet Assistance, RUFF, SPAN, Mercy Crusade
North Valley Veterinary Clinic
West Lancaster  661-945-7906
Actors and Others, Pet Assistance

Palmdale Veterinarian Clinic
East Palmdale  661-273-1555
Pet Assistance, SPAN, and other voucher programs.

Angel Dogs Foundation

angeldogsfoundation.org

End Pet Overpopulation in Your Community!
Uno Animal Hospital
West Lancaster  661-942-1489
Actors and Others, RUFF, SPAN
 
Please call the vet first to verify this info is still correct

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These clinics DO NOT
take pledges:

  
Quartz Hill Veterinarian Clinic
Quartz Hill  661-943-7896		 Westside Animal Hospital
Quartz Hill  661-943-0303
 

Guide Dogs Seek Families
 Guide dogs for the Blind is seeking those interested in raising and training puppies as service dogs.  Puppies are to learn socialization and obedience, accompanying family members to work and public places.  For details, contact (661) 942-8816 or www.guidedogs.com

Adoption

Health

ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center
http://www.aspca.org/site/PageServer?pagename=apcc

Canine Eye Registration Foundation (CERF)
http://www.vmdb.org/cerf.htm

Orthopedic Foundation for Animals (OFA)
 http://www.offa.org/

 


 

Disaster Preparedness for your Pets:
from the Fall 2005 newsletter of Greyhound Connection

1)  Identify pet hotels.  Make a list of "pet-friendly" hotels in case you need to temporarily relocate with your animals.
2)  Buddy up.  Create a "buddy system" of reciprocal agreements with neighbors to take care of each other's pets in the event a disaster occurs when one of you is not home.
3)  Think emergency.  Create a "pet emergency kit" that includes medications, medical records, food, and water containers, a list of critical phone numbers, and a picture of your pets in case they get lost.  All of this can be stored in a pet carrier (KEPT WITHIN REACH!) until needed.
4)  Microchip your pet.  This involves implanting a tiny device about the size of a grain of rice under the pet's skin.  Almost all shelters and veterinarians have microchip scanners now, and this could mean the difference between being reunited with your pet or not.

Local Dog Clubs

High Desert Obedience Club, Formed in 1981
 www.highdesertobedienceclub.org
Carole Kelly 661-266-7097, email: hidoc@hotmail.com


Mojave Desert Golden Retriever Club, Inc.
 Maureen Smith, California City


Pet Assisted Therapy Group--"Pet Pals"
 www.highdesertobedienceclub.org/pages/therapy.htm


photo by Kathleen McGrath


Antelope Valley Kennel Club, Founded in 1955
 www.avkc.org


High Desert Labrador Retriever Club
 www.hdlrc.com

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photo by Kathleen McGrath


photo by Kathleen McGrath

Fun and Informational

Directory of pet caregivers, searchable by zip code:
 Pet Care Resources and Articles – Care.com

Got Behavioral Problems?
(with the DOG, Silly!)

These are some great sites that may be helpful in understanding your dog. After all, they DO speak a different language than us and are learning OUR language -- but we must also learn theirs. Some of their language is in the tone of the BARK, or WHINE, some is in body language, or their eyes.  It is actually, very similar to our communication with each other, which also involves tone of voice, eye and facial expression and stance of our body. In many ways, we and dogs are similar, and in many ways we are not. It is important to learn the ways we are not in order to train and work with behavioral problems.

Below are some wonderful sites loaded with information on tackling behavioral problems in dogs. Also remember that the City of Lancaster provides low cost, group dog training classes in the spring, summer and fall. Group classes are very beneficial to both dog and owner, as the dog learns how to interact appropriately with other pooches around.

Behavioral Links

 www.wonderpuppy.net/canwehelp/behaveD.htm

http://members.tripod.com/~Jerrier/behavior.html

 http://www.safepets.com/commonproblems.html

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Travel

 DogFriendly.com, Inc. provides nationwide city guides and travel guides for dog owners. They are dedicated to finding places that people and dogs can enjoy together.

 Pets Can Stay Travel Services is North America's full-service travel agency for people who travel with pets.


Doginmysuitcase.com specialize in Pet Friendly Hotels that allow pets to stay. We are the one-stop-shop for all your pet travel needs, from a one night stay to a complete vacation package including car, airfare and hotel. All 100% pet friendly!

Not specifically about traveling with dogs, but full of information on traveling in California, Beach California is worth a visit.  Included is California Calendar of Events, which lists fun things to do, fairs, festivals, celebrations, parades and events throughout the State of California (including our own Bark at the Park).

 

The City of Lancaster is a thriving community of nearly 145,000 located approximately one hour north of Los Angeles. Clean air, attainable housing, wide open spaces, and a close-knit community make Lancaster the ideal place for families.



For unique fun during your visit to the Bark at the Park, make time to visit Lancaster's
Musical Road, the only one in the U.S.  It is located on Avenue G between 30th and 40th Streets West.  As you drive west in the left lane at 55 mph, you will hear the William Tell Overture!

A few dog friendly hotels in Lancaster, CA:
 Homewood Suites - 661-723-8040
Antelope Valley Inn - 877-371-9528
EZ8 - 661-945-9477
Motel 6 - 661-948-0435

 We are in the Antelope Valley, in the beautiful high desert of southern California. October generally features our best weather of the year--warm, sunny, and still.