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Helpful Dog Information
AVAnimal 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
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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.
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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.
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.
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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
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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
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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/
HandicappedPets.com
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
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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
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Fun
and Informational
Doggie Fun! is a free online community for dog owners and enthusiasts.
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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).
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