http://www.ochumanesociety.com

Rescuing an animal is a wonderful option for some families.  Animals find their way into rescue agencies for a variety of reasons. Some may have been accidentally lost or abandoned. Others may have been given up due to their owners' illness, death, or other change in circumstance. You may not be able to know the history of the animal you adopt, but you will still bring home a fine companion--one who is grateful to you for giving him a second chance at a home and happiness.

All rescue groups carefully screen the animals in their care for health and temperament before offering them for adoption. The animals are often already housebroken and know some basic obedience.  Rescue agencies provides a sanctuary for animals in need. Shelters provide animal veterinary care, spay/neuter, shots, high quality food, a temporary foster home not a kennel, love, and placement into a home for life under a contract that dictates their humane care.

Go to:http://www.ocpetinfo.com or http://www.petfinder.com
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Help End The Suffering of Dogs at Puppy Mills!

^{Join BEST FRIENDS ANIMAL SOCIETY
and take action today! Please click on this link to learn how you can help: http://www.bestfriends.org}

  There is a serious pet overpopulation crisis in our country. In California alone, over 500,000 homeless pets are killed every year, at a cost to taxpayers of over $250,000,000. Pet Stores that sell puppies from irresponsible breeders are adding to this crisis.

Through extensive investigations by The Humane Society, it has been found that almost all dogs sold by pet stores come from puppy mills, even hough the dogs are marketed as "AKC" certified or from "reputable" or "USDA licensed" breeders.

  Under the USDA Minimum Standard of Care, the animals NEVER have to be let out of their cages and only require only 6 inches in front of them to turn around - for LIFE.  ...This information provided by the Best Friends Animal Society

What's the best way to adopt a puppy or a dog?

If you are looking for a purebred dog, you can adopt one at a Shelter or through a breed-specific rescue group. As many as 30% of the dogs in Southern California animal shelters are purebreds!
 
Mixed breeds can be the best of all worlds too so check out these sites -
you can find a purebreed or mixed breed dog available for adoption:

www.petfinder.com and www.adoptapet.com
and also

http://www.animalshelter.org/shelters/California.asp

The Orange County, California Shelter Website:   www.ocpetinfo.com 




So how can YOU help stop puppy mills? 
   Best Friends Animal Society is devoted to ending the mass production of dogs in commercial kennels ("puppy mills"). BFAS is working in Los Angeles and all around the country to end this problem through public education about where pet store dogs come from, while at the same time working to help to solve the homeless pet problem.  To join as a volunteer ...please email: jkrause@bestfriends.org


Have You Purchased a Puppy From a Store in Los Angeles?
If you have purchased a puppy from a pet store and have incurred a considerable amount of medical bills, please consider sharing your story so that your experience may help educate others.We can help you learn more about where your puppy came from. Contact Jennifer Krause for more information: jkrause@bestfriends.org

   

  You can see Dogs ready for adoption and an extensive list of Dog Rescue Groups and Animal Shelters at these websites:

 www.petfinder.com and www.adoptapet.com

The Orange County California Shelter Website: www.ocpetinfo.com