Useful Information

Bringing Your New Cat Home and Introductions

• Bringing Your New Cat Home
• Introducing Your New Cat To Your Existing Cat Resident
• Introducing Your New Cat to Your Dog

Caring For Your Pets

• Vaccinations are a very important part of your pet’s preventive health care.
  The companies below offer low-cost vaccinations in the Bay Area:
  • VIP Vaccine Clinic 800.427.9738 , http://www.vipvaccine.com/
  • Neighborhood Vaccine Services 800.801.0710
  • Pet-Prevent-a-Care 800.3DOGCAT (800.336.4228)
  Please be aware that cats should NOT be vaccinated between the shoulder blades; read about vaccine-associated feline sarcoma here

• Regular vet visits are equally important to ensure the health and happiness of your pet. Choosing a veterinary doctor is the beginning of a long term relationship, so choose an animal doctor as carefully as you would choose a family doctor.  The best place to begin is to ask for recommendations from trusted friends and family members. You can also visit: http://vetlocator.petplace.com to find a vet near you.

• Proper care for very young kittens: http://www.kittenrescue.org/handbook.htm.

• Considering pet insurance? ShelterCare Pet Insurance costs as little as $10 per month. If you sign up from the link below, ShelterCare will donate $25 to Maine Coon Adoptions!  Click on the ShelterCare banner for more information.
  

• Good nutrition is very important -- here are some things to keep in mind when choosing a food for your cat.

• Common plants that are poisonous to cats! http://www.cfainc.org/articles/plants.html.

• Common household substances that are poisonous to cats! Here is important information.

• Pet emergencies do happen!  Learn what to do if your cat needs CPR or goes into shock.

• Don't Declaw! Read more about why declawing is a cruel and unnecessary surgical procedure: PAWS COME WITH CLAWS.

• Spay & Neuter your Pets! Low-cost spay and neuter programs in Santa Clara County

• Find a low-cost spay and netuer program near you: http://www.lovethatcat.com/spayneuter.html. 

Considering Adopting a Rescue Cat or Kitten?

• What's so special about rescue kitties? Why adopting a rescue kitty is great.

• Adult cats make wonderful pets! TEN REASONS TO ADOPT AN ADULT CAT.

• Are you looking to adopt a cat, dog or other pet? Here are some places to look:
  
  • www.virtualpetadoptions.com
  • www.petfinder.com
  • Click Here for a listing of animal shelters worldwide.

Tips for Finding a Lost Pet

• Have you lost a cat? Finding a Lost Cat

What To Do If You Find a Lost Pet

• Have you recently found an animal that you are unable to adopt or foster?   What to do when you Find a Lost Pet

• Thinking of placing a “free to a good home” ad?  Be cautious!  Here’s why:   Why Free to Good Home Ads are a BAD Idea

Want To Do More To Help Homeless Animals?

• Here are nine steps you can take to help end America’s homeless animal tragedy.

• Click to donate to or volunteer for Maine Coon Adoptions!