I just came across these two related stories and thought that they were worth sharing ... it would be nice if these problems lead us to an increased sense of "community" where we actually watch out...

Thanks folks ...

In my years of animal rescue I've seen awful things including the results of people who set a trap overnight and went to bed ... I will not share as it's too disturbing but please...

I just wanted to thank you publicly for adopting Natalie and to inform you of the great successes of the feral cat efforts in Sebastopol ... thanks to Lynn Styles, Forgotten Felines, Shandi who...

I used to feed Natalie when she was living wild before you adopted her ... her wild background will help her to survive this ... though the weather is wintry, it is not really that cold, and the rain...

I tried walking wheels ,a dog wheelchair for my dog. They are cheaper than custom chairs, and adjustable. It didn't work out for us because his front legs were also weak, but many people have had...

33020We all know that there is a devastating fire in Lake County. We've seen the apocalyptic photos on the news. Hundreds of people have lost everything. Among this disaster, Middletown Animal...

I would never shave my long haired cat unless it was necessary. I have trimmed her fur a little, and use a de-shedding tool to cut down on her fur. The Shed Monster is an economical version of...

I also take my puppy Winnie to the Sebastopol dog park and have seen dogs bitten there. This concerns me. I hope that other dog lovers will send emails to the Dog Park Board to be more vigilant about...

I'd definitely have to agree with her assessment of the situation regarding photos produced by most shelters. Unfortunately, most shelters work on the "pity factor" of making the animals seem sad...