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Medical Information

• National Animal Poison Control Center
• Cornell Feline Health Center has a wealth of information about cats.
• Many veterinarians subscribe to an online information service. The Veterinary Information Network also has a very active site for general pet care including exotic animals.
• The All Animal Eye Clinic has loads of information about ocular problems.
• For specific ailments, check out the Library at AAHA's healthypet website. It has a great deal f useful information that it updated frequently.
• American Animal Hospital Association

Rescue Groups and Adoption Agencies

• In Contra Costa County, the largest animal rescue and adoption agency is Tony LaRussa's Animal Rescue Foundation.
• Often pet owners prefer to adopt a particular breed, and Breed Rescue Groups can help.
• Tri-Valley Animal Rescue in Dublin.
• Humane Society of the US

House Sitting, Pet Sitting and Dog Training

• Pet Sitting: Kelli Ramirez, contact Kelli at (925) 858-4125 or email her at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
• Pet Sitting: Fur and Feathers, contact Barbara Monroe at (925) 998-9317 or email her at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
• Pet Sitting: House Calls Inc, contact Debbie Laughlin (925) 328-0500 or check out her website at housecalls4pet.com
• Pet Sitting: Ruth Kencke, contact at (925) 575-0605 (cell)
• Pet Sitting: Eliza Lowe, contact at (925) 216-9056
• Bird Sitting: The Parrott Palace, contact Deborah Autum at 1-877-677-7848 or check our their website at parrotpalace.org
• Bird Sitting: San Ramon Birdsitters, contact Brandon and Justin at (925) 915-0661
• Dog Training: Diablo K9 Academy, contact Shane Garrehy at (925) 248-0522 or check our their website at diablok9.com
• Pet Sitting and Dog Training: Lucky Pups, contact Noelle Boring at (916) 296-6762 or check out her website at luckypups.org

Kennels

• Breton's School For Dogs and Cats: contact Ann and Joyce Breton at (925) 736-6231. They are located at 1455 Lawrence Road Danville, CA 94506. Check out their website familykennel.com
• Canyonwyck Kennels: call (925) 934-4090. They are located at 2225 Tice Valley Blvd Walnut Creek, CA 94595.
• Dublin Creek Kennels: contact Steve and Susan Hagan at (925) 828-5355. They are located at 6570 Donlon Way Dublin, CA 94568. Check out their website dublincreekkennel.com
• Farrington Kennels: contact Sheila Farrington-Polk at (925) 228-6288. They are located at 170 Nardi Lane Martinez, CA 94553
• Happiness Country Kennels: contact Peter Ward at (925) 862-1900. They are located at 5815 Mission Road Sunol, CA 94586. Check out their website happinesskennels.com
• Tassajara Kennel: call (925) 828-6449. They are located at 7303 Camino Tassajara Pleasanton, CA 94588.

Colleges and Universities

Our nearest veterinary college is the University of California at Davis. This is where Dr. Arnott Dr. Endo and Dr. Clevenger graduated.

Other Veterinary Schools in the United States:

• Auburn University (Alabama)
• Colorado State University
• Cornell University (New York)
• Florida University
• University of Georgia
• University of Illinois
• Iowa State University
• Kansas State University
• Louisiana State University
• Michigan State University
• University of Minnesota
• University of Missouri
• North Carolina State University
• Ohio State University
• Oklahoma State University
• Oregon State University
• University of Pennsylvania
• Purdue University (Indiana)
• University of Tennessee
• Texas A & M University
• Tufts University (Massachussets)
• Virginia-Maryland
• Washington State University
• Western University
• University of Wisconsin

Breed Associations and Clubs

• California Turtle and Tortoise Club
• United States Dog Agility Association
• Northern California Golden Retriever Club
• Golden Gate Labrador Retriever Club
• English Cocker Spaniel Club of Northern California
• Golden Gate English Springer Spaniel Club
• Cat Fancier's Association
• The Humane Society of the United States

Other Stuff

• Dogs can be legally allowed off-leash in most of the undeveloped sections of our vast East Bay Regional Park District. There are a few restrictions, but check their web site for details.
• The Town of Danville has a Dog Park located in Hap Magee Park.
• Another place where you can take your dog on a walk without a leash is Shell Ridge.



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