As much as we would like to give you additional information, our office does not have any other information then what is on our web site.

The information on this page is provided to make it easier to access information about organizations that exist to promote the safety and well-being of animals in the Fresno-Clovis Metropolitan area and the central San Joaquin Valley.   Please contact the organizations listed below for additional information.

Please see the Fresno Bee Home & Garden section on Saturdays for information about these organizations, as well as articles about animal care in the Central Valley. On the Web, the Animals/Pets category of the Fresno Bee's Community Calendar includes information about events sponsored by many organizations whose purpose is to promote animal welfare and humane education.

If you find a lost animal, the Fresno Bee will print a Found ad at no cost. Call Classified at (559) 442-4442. Lost ads (classification 1010) and Found ads (classification 1030) are usually located on the first page of the Classified section.

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LOCAL ANIMAL WELFARE LINKS (CENTRAL CALIFORNIA)
IF YOU FIND AN INJURED ANIMAL: Emergency and Veterinary Care in the Fresno/Clovis Area:
(and other quick links relating to animal welfare):
Veterinary Emergency Service Doctor & staff on premises 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Phone:
(559) 486-0520. Address: 1639 N. Fresno St. (at Mckinley off Fwy 41), on the west side of Fresno St.



Central California Veterinary Specialty Center
www.ccvsc.com
24-hour emergency care.
6606 N. Blackstone Ave., Fresno, CA 93710
Phone: (
559) 451-0800.
Located on the east side of Blackstone between Herndon and Sierra.



Fresno Pet ER 
www.fresnopeter.com
7375 N Palm Bluff Ave
Fresno, CA 93711
Palm/Herndon Center, near the BMW dealership.
Phone:
(559) 437-3766.


Other Veterinarians Open on Saturdays
(as a precaution, call to be sure they're open and can see you):
Allen Alperin, DVM, 132 W. Nees, Saturday 9-2, Phone (559) 432-1110.
Alta Animal Hospital, 585 W. Shaw, Clovis, Saturday 9-1. Phone (559) 298-6509.
Banfield Pet Hospital, (www.banfield.com) 3220 W. Shaw, Saturday 9-6. Phone (559) 271-0437.
Dog & Cat Vet Clinic, 4338 E. Shields, Saturday 8-3. Phone (559) 225-5233.
Family Vet Hospital, 2745 W. Shaw, Saturday 9-1, Phone (559) 226-6777.
San Joaquin Vet Hospital, 433 N. Blackstone, Saturday 8-3. Phone (559) 227-3596.

All Veterinarians in Fresno (74): 

  • Animal Hospitals in Fresno, (74)as listed in the Yellow Pages, with phone, address, and maps to each location.

  • Yahoo Maps: Click here and type in the address of the veterinarian or organization you're looking for.


    IF YOU FIND A LOST ANIMAL,
    OR IF YOU'RE LOOKING FOR A LOST ANIMAL IN FRESNO:
    Check in person at the Central California SPCA . The shelter is located at 103 S. Hughes and is open from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. 6 days a week. The Shelter/Animal Control phone number is (559) 233-7722, (233-SPCA), and 233-0115 for the Education Department. On Wednesday the shelter is open from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. Click here for a quick map.
    IF YOU FIND A LOST ANIMAL,
    OR IF YOU'RE LOOKING FOR A LOST ANIMAL IN CLOVIS:
    Check in person at the Clovis Animal Shelter. The shelter is located at 908 Villa Avenue, Clovis, CA  93612. Phone (559) 324-2450. After hours or for injured animals, call (559) 324-2800, which also is the Clovis Police Department non-emergency number. The shelter is located at the rear of Letterman Park on Villa Avenue between Barstow and Bullard avenues. Hours are 2:30-6 p.m., Monday through Friday; and 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. Click here for a quick map.

    LOCAL ANIMAL WELFARE GROUPS
    • Animals At Risk Care Sanctuary (Modesto, CA). We provide lifetime care for domestic pets. PO Box 578763, Modesto, CA 95357-8763. Telephone: (209) 527-AARC; Fax: (209) 527-8563.

    • Aquarius Aquarium Institute (Fresno, CA) is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization building the public aquarium for Fresno. The Institute's mission focuses on education of our Central Valley school children and aquarium propagation of endangered tropical marine life. The facility will feature a 2 million gallon Oceanarium as its centerpiece exhibit. Arthur Dyson, AIA, dean emeritus of the Frank Lloyd Wright School of Architecture in Arizona and Wisconsin, has designed a striking facility which will overlook the San Joaquin River on 10 acres at Freeway 99.

      Contact information: Tom Lang, Executive Director, AQUARIUS AQUARIUM INSTITUTE, 5541 Columbia Drive North, Fresno, California 93727,
      (559) 930-3474, e-mail tlang@aquariusaquarium.org.

    • Animal Rescue of Fresno. Animal Rescue of Fresno is a no-kill dog adoption facility for dogs in Fresno, California. ARF is a non-profit organization, run solely by hard working, dedicated volunteers. Their purpose is to eliminate suffering and promote the welfare of dogs through direct action and education. ARF is committed to encouraging the humane treatment of all animals, reducing the number of homeless, promoting the benefits of the human/animal bond, and supporting spaying/neutering of all animals. They have many happy, friendly dogs of all shapes & sizes that need good homes! :-)

      New address, map, hours, and phone: 4545 East Dakota Avenue, Fresno, CA 93726. Hours: Wednesdays from 12 p.m. to 6 p.m., Saturdays from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., Sundays from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. (or at other times by appointment). (559) 225-5715. Email: canine@arf-fresno.com
      Web site: http://www.arf-fresno.com

    • Bark in the Park (Fresno). Promotes fun with dogs through the fast-growing sport of Flyball. Our well-cared-for athletes have competed in Flyball tournaments in California, Nevada, Texas, Michigan and Canada; but are still, first and foremost, our family pets. Our dogs also enjoy entertaining at professional and college games such as football, basketball, soccer and arena football. In fact, Bark in the Park was voted one of the top 10 favorite halftimes by NBA fans! Some of our most rewarding appearances have been at children's hospitals, special schools and museums. Flyball is a sport for any dog who wants to play the game. Our racers have ranged from 4 pounds to 160 pounds; from breed champions to rescued dogs of unknown origins.

      Contact information: Ali Martin - Vice President. Email: alialioxenfree@yahoo.com

    • Basset Rescue of Central California (Fresno). Basset Rescue is an organization dedicated to saving bassets from death row. Our mission is to rescue, spay, neuter, vaccinate and re-home Bassets as well as educate people on this beautiful breed. Rescued Bassets come from kill-shelters, no-kill shelters, are picked up as strays, or are relinquished by owners due to divorce, incarceration, death or because they just aren't wanted any more.

      As a Rescue Organization, we take in homeless dogs, spay or neuter them (no exceptions), check for parasites, vaccinate and provide any other medical care necessary to get them healthy. We then attempt to match the right basset with the right home. Please check out the adoption process for more information.

      BRCC carefully screens applicants to ensure the best home environment for our Bassets. Rescue dogs have lost the security of their original homes and some have been abused, abandoned or neglected. Our goal is to place our Rescues in stable homes where they will be allowed to live out the rest of their lives soaking up all the love and care the adopting family can provide. We are a 501(3)c nonprofit.  Donations are tax deductable.

      3443 N. Parkway Drive, Box 31, Fresno, CA 93722;
      1-800-273-2513, ext. 03. Email mulins@comcast.net .

    • California Feline Foundation (Fresno),

      The CALIFORNIA FELINE FOUNDATION is dedicated to controlling the pet population through education and spaying and neutering, not euthanasia. We believe that animals, as living creatures, deserve to be protected, respected and given every consideration morally and ethically. Our mission is to assist with and provide for the health and welfare of the animals that have been abused, mistreated, abandoned and injured: to promote the bond between animals and people; and to instill an appreciation and respect for all living creatures with whom we share this earth.

      The California Feline Foundation has acquired 3.5 acres of land in central Fresno and officially broke ground on construction for a 40,000 square foot No-Kill Shelter for Dogs & Cats and Low-Cost Spay/Neuter Clinc. Using the latest in advance technology in animal care, this state-of-the-art facility will include separate Adoption Center for Dogs & Cats, an Education Center, a Low-Cost Spay/Neuter Clinic & Surgery Center, Exercise Yards and a Perpetual Care Sanctuary for Cats.

      For more information about the new shelter, please contact the Executive Director, Christine Patterson at (559) 233-8690 or e-mail her at valleyanimal@sbcglobal.net. Private tours of the construction site and copies of the floor plans are available upon request.

     

    • Fresno Bully Rescue www.fresnobullyrescue.org  Fresno Bully Rescue is a not-for-profit, truly no-kill center, volunteer organization dedicated to rescuing and finding forever loving homes for bully breeds. The bully breeds like the American Pit Bull Terrier, Bull Terrier, American Bull Dog, etc... Have received a bad rap and we are here to demonstrate that these breeds are loving, loyal dogs that need responsible owners who will make them a member of their family. Because of foreclosures in California many dogs are being surrendered to the shelters. Bully breeds are the first to be euthanized if no one adopts or rescues them. FBR understands we can't save them all, even if we want to, however, we can try to save one dog at a time!
    • The Valley Animal Center will provide life-saving care and safe refuge for thousands of homeless, abandoned and abused cats and dogs every year. Our goal is to control the pet overpopulation through spaying and neutering, not euthanasia. New progessive and innovative programs are being designed to make euthanasia a thing of the past. Our education programs will work to change acceptance of euthanasia as a means of controlling the pet population, and will offer more humane alternatives, promoting precious life over death.

      Contact information: 550 N. Van Ness Ave., (559) 233-8554. Cat adoptions. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday-Saturday.


    • California Feline Spay/Neuter Clinic (Fresno), 552 N. Van Ness Ave., Fresno, CA.
      (559) 650-3122. Spay/neuter services for cats of low-income families, $20.

    • Canine Rental Guide lists apartments, condominiums, or house rentals in Fresno and Clovis that permit renters to keep animals.
      According to the Humane Society of the United States: "Moving" and "landlord won't allow" are among the top reasons given by pet owners when relinquishing their dogs or cats to animal shelters. If more rental housing permitted pets, millions of dogs and cats could be placed in homes-or stay in their homes when their caregivers move.

      If you're a landlord or housing manager, you can play an important role in preserving the bond between responsible pet owners and their companion animals by instituting a pets-allowed policy. Read our advice on how to address some of the concerns you may have about welcoming pets into your community, and take advantage of the opportunity to increase your market share. You will reap the financial rewards. More information for landlords or housing managers can be found at Renting With Pets: The Online Resource for Rental Managers and Pet Owners, provided by HSUS.

    • Cats (video).

    • The Cat House on the Kings (Parlier, CA) is a no-kill, nonprofit sanctuary located on 6 acres on the Kings River near Reedley, 30 minutes southeast of Fresno. Our unique no-cage facility is home to over 500 cats and kittens. We are also a rescue and adoption center.

      Contact Information: Pat Miranda - Operations Manager. Telephone (559) 638-8696. Address: 7120 S. Kings River Road, Parlier, CA 93648. Email: cathouse1@psnw.com

    • Central California Avian Society (Fresno). Located in the heart of California's Central Valley, CCAS is dedicated to preserving and promoting responsible aviculture. The club was founded in 1987 as the Central California Hookbill Society. As membership grew it was realized that members interests in aviculture extended beyond hookbills, and the club charter was broadened to include all species of birds kept and or bred in captivity.

      Contact information: CCAS, PO Box 5067, Fresno, CA 93755.
      Crisis Management Team Director, Bryce Evans, (559) 228-1737.
      Email: celeebryce@sierratel.com
      Club email: faw@ix.netcom.com

    • Central Valley Cats (Fresno) sponsers and promotes the welfare of cats in our community. An annual cat show will be put on in February.

      Contact information: Candy Jacobsen - President. Email: candicats@juno.com. Main Phone: (559) 226.1242. Address: 4852 N Hulbert # 102. Fresno, CA   936705.

    • The Chaffee Zoological Gardens of Fresno The mission of the Fresno Chaffee Zoo is to provide a fun, unique, and up-close experience that strengthens the bond between people and wildlife. Fresno Chaffee Zoo is accredited by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA).  AZA accredited facilities are dedicated to providing excellent care for animals, a great experience for you, and a better future for all living things.

      Fresno Chaffee Zoo is your central valley destination for outrageous adventure!  Journey to the Sunda Forest , territory to our tigers, orangutans, and siamangs.  Explore the wet wonders of our tropical Rain Forest.  Feed a giraffe, howl with our red wolves and be amazed by our Asian elephants.  It’s an experience of a lifetime, every day at Fresno Chaffee Zoo! 

      The mission of the Fresno Chaffee Zoo is to provide a fun, unique and up-close experience that strengthens the bond between people and wildlife.  The Zoo is open every day of the year from 9 am to 4 pm and is located at 99 and Olive in Roeding Park .For more information visit www.fresnochaffeezoo.com, call 559-498-5910, or email info@fresnochaffeezoo.com.
       Address: 894 W. Belmont Avenue. Fresno, CA   93728.

    • Clovis Turtle & Tortoise Rescue (Clovis, CA). Yvonne Gomez, director. (559) 298-7114. Email emysemys@pacbell.net. "A good exercise for the heart is to bend down and help another up."

    • Valley Nature Education Center (Clovis).
      One of the more exciting facets of the Center will be the opportunity for rehabilitation of injured wildlife with the ability to reintroduce these animals to nature onsite. To the best of the City's knowledge, there is no other facility in the state with the capacity to do what will be possible at this site. With the experience of the nonprofit group Fresno Wildlife Rehabilitation, the Valley Nature Education Center will be at the forefront of wildlife veterinary services and will attract veterinary students from across the state. In addition to providing a place for semi-formal veterinary instruction, volunteers will have the ability to take part in important community service by assisting in the treatment of injured animals, all the way up to the animals' release back into nature.

      Contact information: 1033 Fifth Street, Clovis, CA 93612. Phone: (559) 324-2340.
      Fax: (559) 324-2866.

    • Critter Creek Wildlife Station (Squaw Valley, CA). Critter Creek Wildlife Station is a non-profit rehabilitation center for wildlife, located in Squaw Valley, near Kings Canyon National Park. The animals come to us from Fish and Game, veterinarians, humane societies and caring individuals.

      Contact information: Critter Creek Wildlife Station, 36760 Sand Creek Road, Squaw Valley, CA 93675.Email: crittercrk@spiralcomm.net.

    • The Fresno Audubon Society, founded in 1966, is a chapter of the National Audubon Society serving the central San Joaquin Valley of California. Its mission is to promote the conservation of Earth's biological diversity by encouraging an appreciation of birds and other wildlife.

      Contact information: The Fresno Audubon Society, P.O. Box 9324, Fresno CA 93791-9324. Phone: (559) 222-2473.
    • Dog Parks in Fresno as listed in dogpark.com

      1. Fresno's First Dog Park: Map.
      Alamos and El Capitan at Shaw; open 6 am to 10 pm; fenced, tables, handicap access, trees, clean-up containers, parking, water, trashcans, lights, comments: park located in an industrial area so there's no worry about noise; park entry is double-gated.

      2. Woodward Dog Park:
      Map.
      Woodward Park at Friant & Auburn; open 9 am to 10 pm; fenced, benches, tables, trees, clean-up containers, parking, trashcans, comments: this is a temporary park so no lights or water yet; we are working very hard to make this a permanent park

      From DogFriendly.com: Thanks to one of our readers who writes "Woodward Park now has a wonderful, enclosed area built specifically for dogs to play off-leash. It is located inside the park area and contains toys, water bowls and plastic bags."

      3. Woodward Park: From DogFriendly.com: Leashed dogs are allowed at this regional park. There are over 280 acres for you and your pup to explore. This park has some small hills, lakes and streams. It is located on the north side of Fresno, near Hwy 41. Take Hwy 41, exit N. Friant Rd to the right. Turn left onto Audubon and the park will be on the right.

      Related Fresno park information:

    • List of all parks in Fresno.

    • Fresno City parks map.

    • DogFriendly Fresno, California City Guide. We focus on listing places that welcome ALL well-behaved dogs, regardless of size!

    • Obedience Training (video).

    • Fresno Turtle and Tortoise Association. An educational and non-profit organization dedicated to the advancement and welfare of turtles and tortoises. Turtles and Tortoises are very unique animals which require minimal to maximal care depending on the breed.  We have formed our organization to protect and preserve these precious animals.  Feel free to email us with any questions or information you may like to share regarding these beautiful creatures. Our members care for many different species and all sizes and are very knowledgable about their animals..Together we work as a team to care for all of our animals..We share with each  other what we have learned and experienced as turtle and tortoise caregivers..

      Care Sheets are provided to help you help your animal have a long, happy and healthy life. Information is also provided about food for your turtle/tortoise.

      Contact information: 3286 N. Milburn Ave., Fresno, CA 93722.

    • Hanford, CA, SPCA. 8084 Lacey Blvd, Hanford, CA 93230. Telephone:
      (559) 584-8766
     
    • HOPE Animal Foundation.  The Fresno H.O.P.E. Animal Foundation is a non-profit, low-cost spay and neuter and vaccine clinic located in Northwest Fresno .  H.O.P.E. stands for “Halt Overpopulation with Prevention and Education” and our mission is to help control the unwanted pet population through spaying and neutering, not killing, and to decrease the number of abandoned, injured, and abused dogs and cats through prevention and education.  It is the Foundation’s belief that through prevention (spay and neuter) and public education, we can save lives.  Low-Cost spay and neuter services are performed Monday – Thursday by appointment only, and the Low-Cost Vaccine Clinic operates Monday – Thursday from 12:30pm to 3:00pm on a walk-in basis.  For more information or to make an appointment, please call (559) 271-0209 or visit www.hopeaf.com.
     
    • Heart Bandits American Eskimo Dog Rescue, Inc. (Fresno) Heart Bandits is a dog rescue organization devoted to the American Eskimo Dog. We rescue American Eskimo Dogs in need, provide loving care, and find qualified, permanent, adoptive homes for them.
      Contact information: Heart Bandits, PO Box 4322, Fresno, CA 93744-4322. Email: info@heartbandits.com.

    • Kings SPCA (Hanford, CA). 8084 E. Lacey Blvd., Hanford, CA, (559) 584-8766 or
      (559) 582-0481.

    • K9 Rescue Ltd. (Woodlake, CA) We are a foster home network, made up of dog lover's dedicated to the rescue and placement of purebred dogs who are in need (through no fault of their own) of TLC and a new family to love. At this point, our primary focus will be on the American Pit Bull Terrier / American Staffordshire Terrier (and the occaisional Staffordshire Bull Terrier). The bull and terrier breeds so desperately need advocates helping them to survive and there are not enough people/rescues willing to work with them. However, if space permits, no dog will be turned away due to its breed. We can be reached by phone from 10AM - 9PM Pacific time. If no one is available, our voice mail system will pick up.

      Contact information:
      K9 Rescue Ltd., PO Box 175, Woodlake, CA 93286-0175, Phone: (559) 564-0907,
      Fax: 559-564-0908 or toll free: 1-888-392-4832, ext. 291-348-1171. Email: k9rescueltd@yahoo.com or our adoptions/intake coordinator: dsmith@k9rescueltd.org.

    • Madera County Animal Shelter, 14269 Road 28, Madera, CA 93638, (559) 675-7891. Office Hours: Monday - Friday, 8-5pm. View Animals, 10-5 pm (Mon-Fri), Sat 10:00-2:00 pm.

    • Noah's Friends Animal Sanctuary (Orange Cove, CA), P.O. Box 238, Orange Cove, CA 93646, (559) 626-0738. Adoptions by appointment. Noah's Friends Animal Sanctuary is a  no-kill shelter located east of Reedley,CA at the foot of the Sierra Nevadas. Although our primary focus is to rescue and re-home dogs, we have been known to also care for more than a few cats.

      Noah's was established in January 2001, with the belief that although we cannot save them all, we can make a committment to those in our care to provide them with love and kindness until a good home is found. Dogs & cats  come to us in many different ways:  Owner relinquishment, strays and when given the opportunity and the available space, from "death row" at area shelters.

      Every dog (or cat :-) adopted out is fully vaccinated and spayed or neutered with a collar and a rescue ID tag. All cats are combo tested for Feline Leukemia & Feline Aids prior to adoption. We have many different breeds and breed mixes of happy, friendly dogs that need good homes where they will receive love and proper care for the rest of their natural lives.  These dogs have all been abandoned in one form or another and deserve all the love in the world. We do our best to find the right home for each and every one where they will receive such love and devotion.

      Adoptions:  Adoptions Team Member at rescuednoah1@aol.com
      President of the Board: Lauren Novatne at RescuedNoah@aol.com
      Shelter Director: Kay Nelson at Noahsalpha@aol.com (559) 626-0738
      The Shelter: Please call (559) 626-0738 anytime during business hours (9 am-5 pm, PST).
      E-Mail:  RescuedNoah1@aol.com

    • Not So Purrrfect Angels Cat Sanctuary (Fresno, CA) is a nonprofit humane organization and operates a "care for life" sanctuary for homeless, abused and abandoned cats. NSPA networks with the community in placing of cats into proper homes. Educational material is also provided regarding abuse, overpopulation and other related issues. Cat adoption hours: noon-5 p.m. Saturdays and 2 to 5 p.m. Sundays.

      A Non-Profit, NO-KILL, Humane Organization and Sanctuary for Felines, 7312 E. Church Ave., Fresno, CA 93727. PO Box 7679, Fresno, CA 93747-7679, (559) 255-1415, Janice Rozzano - Executive Director. Email: purrrfectangel@netscape.net.

    • PROUD (Pet Rescue of Unwanted Dogs, Kingsburg, CA). PROUD was founded in 1997, to help make a difference for homeless dogs in Central Valley shelters that were dying by the hundreds -EVERY DAY-  ONLY because they did not have homes. With heavy hearts we know that we cannot save every dog, but we can make a difference for some of them. The goal to save great dogs and place them in great homes is what we work for everyday.  PROUD is 501 (c) 3, non-profit canine rescue located in Kingsburg, CA (just 20 minutes south of Fresno,CA).

      Contact information: 13570 S. Academy St., Kingsburg, (559) 896-2026.

    • Selma Animal Shelter, 16097 S. McCall, Selma, CA 93662. Telephone: (559) 891-7387. We are a dog-only facility. Funding is minimal. Adopters and volunteers are needed!

    • Senior Pet Rescue Group (Fresno, CA) specializes in rescue & adoption of senior dogs and cats. Foster care is provided until a permanent, loving home can be found.

      Contact information: Lisa Grusis - Executive Director. Email: lisa@seniorpet.org. Main Phone: (559) 227-7111. Fax Number: 559-227-7744. Address: P.O. Box 5558, Fresno, CA   93755-5558.

    • SPCA of Eastern Madera County (Oakhurst, CA). The Eastern Madera County SPCA is a non-profit charitable organization supported entirely by donations. Our mission is to promote the humane treatment of and maintain the quality of life for all animals whether they be domestic, exotic, wild, or livestock. PO Box 1314, Oakhurst, CA 93644. Telephone: (559) 683-1266.

    • Tulare County Animal Shelter (Visalia, CA). We are committed ot reducing overpopulation by promoting adoptions, advocating for the welfare of animals by operating spay/neuter and humane education programs, encouraging responsible pet ownership and demonstrating respect for all living things.

      Our focus is on Adoption...Good Adoptions. We take every effort to ensure the dog and its new family are a good match. Guidlines must be met, and follow-up visits will be done once placement has been made. There is also opportunities available for volunteers who want to be advocates for good pet placement.

      Contact information: 14131 Avenue 256, Visalia, CA. Open 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Saturday. Call (559) 636-3647.

    • United Animal Nations (Sacramento, CA). (This site describe assistance given to a family and their two dogs in the Fresno/Clovis area.)

      UAN's AnimalAid Helps Families in Crisis. Animals Not Forgotten During Time of Tragedy.
      During the past 18 months, UAN's AnimalAid extended a helping hand to hundreds of animal victims of the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks. We created this program because we knew animals would be directly and indirectly affected by this horrible tragedy and, thanks to generous donations from UAN members, we were able to assist animals who needed everything from emergency veterinary care and temporary boarding to transport, food and, sadly in some cases, a new home.

      Now, UAN has decided to continue the AnimalAid program to help other families in crisis who have needs for their animal companions. As with those whose lives were shattered by the terrorist attacks, there are families facing sudden death, a house fire, a domestic abuse situation or other tragedy who have emergency needs for their animals. Often, assistance is available for the humans affected by these tragedies but help is hard to find for the animals. AnimalAid will offer a helping hand to these important family members.

      Contact information:
      United Animal Nations, 5892A South Land Park Drive, P.O. Box 188890, Sacramento, CA 95818. Tel: (916) 429-2457 Fax: (916) 429-2456 Email: info@uan.org

    • Valley Animal Center (Fresno, CA) (Please see also California Feline Foundation above) is a non-profit humane society dedicated to reducing the pet overpopulation through spaying and neutering, not euthanasia.

    Now under construction!
    The California Feline Foundation has acquired 3.5 acres of land in central Fresno and officially broke ground on construction for a 18,000 square foot No-Kill Shelter for Dogs & Cats and Low-Cost Spay/Neuter Clinic. Using the latest in advanced technology in animal care, this state-of-the-art facility will include separate Adoption Centers for Dogs & Cats, an Education Center, a Low-Cost Spay/Neuter Clinic, Exercise Yards and a Perpetual Care Sanctuary for Cats.
    Contact information: California Feline Foundation, 550 N. Van Ness, Fresno, CA 93728, (559) 233-8554. Email: valleyanimal@sbcglobal.net. Hours: Monday - Saturday 10 am-5 pm.
    • Wildlife Rescue and Rehabilitation in the San Joaquin Valley:

    • Fresno Wildlife Rehabilitation. Dedicated to the care of orphaned or injured wildlife. Currently raptors and small mammals are available for classroom visitations. Future plans include construction of a large facility in Clovis, CA, for rehab, school-based programs, and veterinary medicine. Contact information: Cathy and Dave Garner, Directors, P.O. Box 9032, Fresno CA 93790, Tel: (559) 298-3276. Email: fresnowildlife@psnw.com or rsoppe@cybergate.com

      Fresno Wildlife Rehabilitation, Alyce Guest. Specialties: herons and small mammals. (209) 225-4607. E-mail: brandyafter6@yahoo.com.

      Lisa Dufur, specialties: mammals, squirrels, pigeons and songbirds. E-mail: Dufurskeeter@aol.com.

    • California Council for Wildlife Rehabilitators, Region 4: San Joaquin Valley and Southern Sierra.


    ASPCA: American Society of Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Animals and shelters impacted by Hurricane Katrina desperately need your help to rebuild facilities and for disaster recovery efforts. Here is the link that provides the phone number, online donation information, and the address to send checks designated to assist with disaster relief for the animals. Please check the ASPCA's Rescue Diary to read about on-site efforts, or check the ASPCA Hurricane Hotline to find out how to volunteer, donate goods, report pets who may be trapped, or make a donation

    HSUS DISASTER TEAMS  In response to the devastation caused by Hurricane Katrina, The HSUS has launched a massive relief effort to rescue animals and assist their caregivers in the disaster areas. Our highly trained Disaster Animal Response Teams are in Louisiana and Mississippi coordinating a multi-state animal rescue and recovery effort. Last night we reached the hardest hit areas of Mississippi, and rescued 89 dogs and 42 cats from Gulfport.

    Our entire relief effort is funded by donations from people like you, and we desperately need your support. Please make an emergency contribution to our Disaster Relief Fund today! To donate, please complete the information on our secure online form.

    AMERICAN KENNEL CLUB

    NEW YORK, NY — In the wake of Hurricane Katrina, the American Kennel Club (AKC®) and affiliated organization AKC Companion Animal Recovery are working to provide relief where it is most needed by animals and the people helping them.

    The AKC is in contact with delegates, presidents and secretaries of AKC Member and Licensed Clubs in the hurricane-stricken states and is working closely with the American Veterinary Medical Association, the Houston Kennel Club and the Florida Association of Kennel Clubs to determine where shelters and staging areas will be established so that supplies and assistance may be provided. Contact has been made with the shelter director of the Louisiana State University Veterinary School to provide an initial shipment of supplies.
    Donation information.

    NORTH SHORE ANIMAL LEAGUE AMERICA. The North Shore Animal League America ERT (Emergency Response Team) knew immediately our help would be needed. Our goal will be to help alleviate the shelter overcrowding by transporting homeless animals to the League.

    The magnitude of this hurricane is devastating, and we need to act quickly with your help. Last year, North Shore Animal League America made multiple, successful, rescue missions to the southern states after hurricanes devastated this area of the country in August and September. We know it is possible to make this rescue mission successful; however, we cannot do this without your help. Please donate now to help support our Emergency Response Team. 
     
    The North Shore Animal League America has an exemplary record of protecting animals in New York and around the globe. I thank the organization for offering their resources to help with the unprecedented natural disaster facing the states near the Gulf of Mexico and the Mississippi Delta. This is yet another example of New Yorkers' support and generosity in times of need."
    - Governor Pataki

    LOUISIANA SPCA. Shelter Closing; Animals are Being Moved as Katrina Approaches

    NEW ORLEANS (8/27/05) – The LA/SPCA will be closing at 5pm today and plans to reopen on Tuesday, weather permitting. The shelter only evacuates for Category 3 or higher hurricanes.

    Twenty-five dogs that are being held pending court cases are on their way to Baton Rouge Animal Control to ride out Hurricane Katrina. Approximately 250 animals, strays and adoptables, will be moved to the Houston SPCA this evening in two 16’ climate-controlled trucks. Moving large number of animals is labor and time intensive and requires tremendous planning. The animals will return to Japonica Street on Tuesday, weather and building permitting. (Note: Japonica Street shelter floods extremely easily and may not be ready for inhabitants immediately following the storm.)
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    HOUSTON SPCA. THE HOUSTON SPCA ESTABLISHES ANIMAL EMERGENCY HOTLINE AND OPENS ITS DOORS TO THOUSANDS OF HURRICANE VICTIMS.  

    The Houston SPCA has established an animal emergency hotline (713) 802-0555 and is preparing to receive hundreds more animal victims.

    Since Sunday, the Houston SPCA has received more than 600 animal victims of Hurricane Katrina.  On Sunday morning, we opened our doors to 263 canines and felines from the Louisiana SPCA.  On Thursday, we accepted almost 400 animals from refugees at the Houston Astrodome and Reliant Arena.  And, we anticipate hundreds more in the coming days and weeks.

    We will continue to make space for the animals of our neighbors to the East.  The Houston SPCA is offering free temporary board, shelter, and care to the pets of people streaming out of those states hardest hit by Hurricane Katrina.  To make room for the anticipated flood of refugees, we are working with our dedicated adoption partners throughout the area, state, and United States to place our adoptable animals in other shelters.  All owned animals will remain with the Housotn SPCA to offer a central place for their famialies to reclaim them.
    People needing pet-related information are urged to call the Houston SPCA Hotline at 713-802-0555 from 9 am - 5 pm daily.  Volunteers are standing by to take calls and assist pet owners. 

    The Houston SPCA will also provide free pet food to anyone needing assistance.  Pet owners can come by the shelter at 900 Portway Drive, Houston, TX 77024.  Pet owners must show photo identification.

    Monetary donations are  most needed to help us care for the hundreds of extra animals in our shelter now and those we will be taking in and caring for in the coming weeks and months.  Click here to donate now to the Houston SPCA. The Houston SPCA is asking Houstonians to help by bringing donations of newspaper zip ties/ cable ties, rolls of paper towels, foil roasting pans (to be used as litter boxes), travel crates for animals, bowls, towels and blankets,1-gallon bottles of water, waders, gas cans, D, C, and AA batteries, walkie-talkies, ice chests, tarps, duct tape, rope, gloves, hand wipes, first aid kits, masks, general office supplies, trash bags, trash cans, clip boards, spray bottles, dishwashing and laundry soap, scrubbing brushes, can openers, cat litter, life jackets.

    INTERNATIONAL FUND FOR ANIMAL WELFARE has now set up the first of its temporary emergency bases in Houston, and will be supporting the establishment of temporary animal shelters in coordination with the Houston SPCA. 
     
    IFAW has also provided some urgently needed support for medical supplies to the Mississippi Animal Rescue League (MARL).  The shelter is currently overflowing with evacuated animals and with our support MARL will be able to get the vaccines and other medical supplies necessary to take care of the them. 
     
    “The demand for assistance is growing daily as this disaster deepens,” said IFAW Program Director A.J. Cady. “We at IFAW are committed to assisting local animal groups through this tragedy.” 

    In response to the devastation caused by Hurricane Katrina, IFAW is sending a 78-foot mobile disaster-relief and response unit to rescue animal victims of the hurricane. But we can't do it without your help.
     
    Please help us raise $130,000 to ensure that the animals are not forgotten in this disaster.  We want to rescue every dog and cat we can to provide them with immediate shelter, food and medical care. Your tax-deductible contribution will also help rebuild animal shelters destroyed by Hurricane Katrina. 
     
    Our entire relief effort is funded by your contributions. Please make an emergency gift to our Animal Rescue Fund today! To donate, complete the secure online form.



    ADDITIONAL ANIMAL RESCUE ORGANIZATIONS working to provide hurricane relief for animals can be found on the Network for Good Web site, listed under the Animals category.











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