GRIEVING/LOSS OF A PET
TRAVELING WITH PETS
SONOMA COUNTY SHELTERS
RESCUE ORGANIZATIONS
MISCELLANEOUS ANIMAL LINKS
DOG TRAINING

GRIEVING LOSS OF A PET

A gentle and compassionate website for pet lovers who are grieving over the death of a pet or an ill pet. Here you'll find personal support, thoughtful advice, The Monday Pet Loss Candle Ceremony, Tribute Pages, healing poetry like Rainbow Bridge & much more  www.petloss.com  and/or www.rainbowbridge.com

TRAVELING WITH PETS

Pet Friendly Travel - Travel with your pet and find pet friendly hotels and lodging. The site gives you easy access to pet friendly accommodations in the US and Canada, including hotels, vacation rentals, motels, inns, bed and breakfasts, cabins, cottages, resorts and lodges.  www.petfriendlytravel.com

DogFriendly.com is a free online California travel guide for dog owners. They list all types of places that allow your best friend. www.dogfriendly.com/
 

SONOMA COUNTY SHELTERS

Healdsburg Animal Shelter  www.healdsburgshelter.org/

Petaluma Animal Services   www.petalumaanimalshelter.org/

Pets Lifeline of Sonoma  www.petslifeline.org/

Rohnert Park Animal Shelter   www.rpanimalshelter.org/

Sonoma County Animal Shelter  www.theanimalshelter.org/

RESCUE ORGANIZATIONS

Forgotten Felines of Sonoma County:  www.forgottenfelines.com

California Animal Rescue  www.californiaanimalrescue.com

Golden Gate Labrador Retriever Rescue, Inc.  www.labrescue.org/

Greyhound Friends for Life  www.greyhoundfriendsforlife.org/home.htm

NorCal Golden Retriever Rescue   www.golden-rescue.org/

NorCal  Beagle Rescue  www.norcalbeagles.com/

North Bay Canine Rescue & Placement   www.northbay-canine.org/

Sonoma County Wildlife Rescue   www.scwildliferescue.org/

Wildlife Fawn Rescue  www.sonic.net/dana/fawns

MISC. ANIMAL LINKS

The average dog leaves its owner 23 'presents' each week, POOP PATROL will rid your property of offensive and unsightly dog waste.  We offer weekly, bi-weekly, monthly and one time cleaning.  POOP PATROL Pet Waste Removal 1-888-778-7747.  Services Sonoma and Marin Counties.

Looking for an Easy and Convenient Way to Clean Up Behind Your Dogs? Doggie-Bags West has the solution! Doggie–Bags are stored in easy–to–maintain dispensers for in–home and commercial use. Place in a convenient location in your house, or find them posted at locations wherever dog owners walk and take their dogs — at parks and recreation areas, at schoolyards and playgrounds, at condos and apartments, at the dog groomers and the vet clinics. Our Bags are Environmentally Friendly! 707-527-9871      www.doggiebagswest.com

Ma Snax Superior Treats are Sonoma, California's premium handcrafted gourmet dog biscuits & treats baked fresh with the finest organic human quality ingredients.  A wide array of flavors & shapes, smaller training size treats, bake-at-home kits, gift tins, apparel, doggy birthday cakes and Christmas gingerbread doghouses custom made to order.  Ma Snax Superior Treats quality and variety is unsurpassed.  Treat your dog today and everyday with Ma Snax!  www.masnax.com

Gehrke Realty has been in business in Santa Rosa since 1956 and, since it is locally owned, Arlis doesn’t have to answer to “headquarters” like realtors who work for large real estate companies do.  For Arlis, service is: knowledge of the marketplace, professionalism, attention to detail, and commitment to and concern for her clients.  Arlis has been selling real estate in Sonoma County for 25 years and specializes in pet-friendly properties for dogs, cats, horses, chickens, sheep, donkeys, etc.  www.soldbyarlis.com 

A house call grooming service specializing in providing the best grooming experience for your dogs and cats.  Complete grooming services provided for all breeds, large and small.  Over seven years experience making pets happy and beautiful.  Teeth brushing included for every pup!  www.getgroovygrooming.com

Barks and Bubbles Mobile Pet Salon in Sonoma County is a modern, clean, and fully equipped, mobile grooming van that pulls up to your home for your convenience and your pet’s comfort.  Customers are extremely satisfied with Stephanie's grooming ability, thoroughness, customer service and professionalism.  Special Care Appointments available.  Vet referred.  Phone: 707-542-SUDS / 707-542-7837 / website  www.barksandbubbles.net

Alexandra Brooks is an Intuitive-Empath (a psychic that Reads energy). She Reads for humans and pets alike. Just ask a question and she is sure to have a beneficial answer for you. Alex also writes a weekly inspirational letter called Friday’s Child . Go to www.AlexandraBrooks.com to find out more about Alexandra Brooks and while you are there sign on for the free weekly letter. Or call 707-823-3717 to set an appointment time for a phone Reading.

DOG TRAINING

Lathrop Dog Training- Marianne Lathrop (707) 480-6941

Marianne Lathrop is a graduate of the Canine Academy at the Marin Humane Society  taught by trainer/behaviorist and author, Trish King.  She has worked with dogs for the   past ten years and competes in the sport of agility with her two Welsh Corgis.  She currently offers private sessions using positive training methods and emphasizes the importance of having fun!  She trains dogs of all ages & specializes in the management & training of  your new "pack" member.  Starting off on "the right paw" leads to a stronger  and more fulfilling life between you and your dog!  Problem-solving, basic obedience and puppy hood are offered, as well as teaching tricks and social manners.  Her motto is simple:  A well-behaved dog is a happy dog!!

Accentuate The Pawsitive- Luann Cox  (707) 292-7260

Using only positive training methods, Luann offers group classes and private lessons in puppy socialization and training, adult dog beginning to advanced obedience, beginning to intermediate agility classes and behavior problem solving.

Pawsitive Results Critter Academy – Laurel Scarioni (707) 292-5862

 

Laurel is a graduate of the SF SPCA's Academy for Dog Trainers and is a member of the Association of Pet Dog Trainers.  She offers group training classes as well as private lessons and behavior problem solving.  Group classes include puppy socialization, basic through advanced obedience, and introduction to agility.

www.pawsitiveresults.net

Happi Dawgs - Patty Malnick, Professional Coach (707) 570-2809

Patty offers coaching for all dog behaviors for dogs of all ages.  She uses  positive reinforcement training methods and will come to your home for private lessons or you can join a class. 

http://happidawgs.googlepages.com/