Guardians sometimes see no alternative to surrendering their animal companion to an animal shelter. The problem could be the pet’s behavior or health problems, human allergies, having to move to housing that doesn’t allow pets, job loss, a lack of money, or neighbor complaints. If you’re thinking of giving up a pet (or adopting one) check out the links below first. They may help you resolve or prevent problems and sidestep heartache for you and trauma for an animal.
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Please note: The following links do not work in this initial release of The AU website (June 2013), but we will gradually be adding working links as soon as possible. Please check back soon. Also, please let us know if you have questions or topic ideas not covered below.
- Adopting a Cat or Kitten
- Adopting a Dog or Puppy
- Adopting Animals Other Than Dogs or Cats
- Allergies from Pets
- Animal Laws in California
- Breeders
- Dealing with Wildlife
- Declawing Cats
- Feral Cats
- Finding a Lost Pet
- Finding a Veterinarian
- Finding Pet-Friendly Housing
- Finding a Pet Sitter or Dog Walker
- Finding Temporary Housing/Kenneling for Your Pet
- Grieving Over the Loss of a Pet
- The Hayden Bill
- The Hayden Bill: Analysis
- Keeping Feral Cats Out of Your Yard
- Microchipping
- No-Kill Shelters
- Pet Training and Behavior Modification
- Pit Bulls (Staffordshire and American Pit Bull Terriers)
- Separation Anxiety and Excessive Barking in Dogs
- Volunteering for an Animal Rescue Group
- What Happens to Pets Brought to a Public Animal Shelter?