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Oakland Animal Services

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Antioch Animal Services

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Alameda Animal Shelter

East County Animal Services

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Joybound

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Additional Resoures

Petfinder

Search for Animal Shelters and Rescues Near You


Spay/Neuter

Find Low Coast Spay/Neiter Resources Near You


Find a vet

Find a Vet Near Me


Pet Insurance

Find Pet Insurance

More Helpful Links

Decompressing your new shelter/rescue dog


How to spot kennel stress – Give them a chance!


Separation Anxiety


Identifying Trigger Stacking in Dogs


3-3-3 Rule


3-3-3 Rule InfoGraphic


The Dog Sociability Curve


Introducing Dogs and Cats


The Layered Stress Model


Safety and Boundaries with Children


Dog Safety Quiz


Stop the 77 – Dog Bites and Your Family


For Kids: Safety Tips


When Your Own Dogs Get in a Fight


Slow Introductions for Dogs


Muzzle Training


Bringing Home a Rescue Dog


Animal Advocates of Contra Costa County


Local Rescue and Resources Link


Solano County Animal Services


Yolo County Animal Services


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