Pet Owner Resources
Animal rescues, humane organizations, and pet adoption information
Woods Humane Society
San Luis Obispo County Animal Shelter
Santa Maria Valley Humane Society
Santa Barbara County Animal Shelter
HART (Homeless Animal Rescue Team)
Pacific Wildlife Care
For wildlife in distress, please call 805-543-WILD
ASPCA
Humane Society of the United States
Petfinder
Poison control and other medical information
National Animal Poison Control Center
888-426-4435 (1-888-4ANI-HELP)
In a life and death situation when every minute counts for an animal, you can call the ASPCA National Animal Poison Control Center for 24-hour emergency information at 888-4ANI-HELP.
Disaster preparedness
Free Disaster Preparedness Guide for Pet Owners
Training resources
Pets for Life Series from the Humane Society of the United States
There are more than 40 tip sheets addressing a variety of cat and dog behavioral problems, as well as advice on pet allergies, finding rental housing, and more.
Organizations that provide information about professional pet sitting to pet owners
National Association of Professional Pet Sitters
Pet Sitters International
Pet Sitters Associates