Many, if not most, pet stores get their dogs from "puppy mills." These dogs are often kept in horrific conditions and then are sold, healthy or not, to pet stores. (yes, the pic above is real) Click to learn more SAVE A LIFE, GO TO A SHELTER OR ADOPT FROM A RESCUE. *** SAY NO TO PET STORES! *** Looking for a purebred? They ARE in shelters and there are rescues for EVERY breed! Can't find your breed via internet? Let me know! I will find it for you if that is what it takes!
APPLE VALLEY ANIMAL SERVICES
Town Of Apple Valley - Animal Services (& Shelter): 22131 Powhatan Rd., Apple Valley, 92307. Phone: 760-240-7000 x 7555. Hours: Monday - Friday 9:00am to 4:00pm & Saturday 9:00am to 3:00pm. EFFECTIVE 5/1/10 - Mon, Tues, & Thurs 7:30am to 5:30pm / Wed 7:30am to 7pm / Fri 7:30am to 4:30pm. Closed Sat, Sun, and Holidays. www.applevalley.org
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VICTOR VALLEY ANIMAL PROTECTIVE LEAGUE
Victor Valley Animal Protective League. 21779 Zuni Rd. Apple Valley, 92307. Phone: 760-247-2102. Open Tues. - Sat. Call for hours. Shelter facility for Victorville and Adelanto. As of January 1, 2009, they also have an adoption area for additional pets needing a new forever home. www.vvapl.com
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HESPERIA ANIMAL CONTROL
Hesperia Animal Control. 11011 Santa Fe Ave., Hesperia 92345. Phone: 760-947-1700. Hours: Mon, Tues, Thurs 9:00am to 5:00pm. Wed 9:00am to 7:00pm and alternating Fridays 9:00am to 4:00pm. www.ci.hesperia.ca.us
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WEE BAR NONE RANCH
Wee Bar None Ranch Pet Placement. PO Box 2908, Apple Valley, 92307. Phone: 760-961-1859. This Rescue works out of foster homes and does not have a "facility". Lots of wonderful, young, and family-oriented dogs available for adoption! Check out their web site... www.wbnr.net Email: companion.animals@gmail.com
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NORTH STAR PET ASSISTANCE
North Star Pet Assistance. 13680 Bear Valley Road, #E-4, #146, Victorville, 92392. Phone: 760-953-3557. This Rescue uses Foster homes to house their animals. www.localrescue.org
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T.A.N.Y.A'S INC.
Tanya's Adoption Network 4 Young Animals, Inc. * Also does bird rescue * In addition to helping to find homes for animals, T.A.N.Y.A's is also an authorized AVID implanter and scan station for all makes of microchips. PO Box 290254, Phelan, CA 92329. Phone: (909) 522-3333 email: tanyasinc@msn.com www.tanyasinc.org
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S.O.S.S.
Sounds of Silent Spirits (SOSS) - Cats, dogs, horses, reptiles... check them out for more info, to help, or to adopt! Based out of Lucerne Valley. Click to visit SOSS!
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PAL HUMANE SOCIETY
Pal Humane Society. 20601 Highway 18, Apple Valley. 760-240-6848 Hours:Wednesday-Friday 1:00pm-5:00pm & Saturday 10:00am - 4:00pm. www.palhumanesociety.org
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BARSTOW HUMANE SOCIETY
Barstow Humane Society. 2480 E. Main Street, Barstow. Phone: 760-252-4800. Call for hours. Lots of homeless pets seeking new homes!
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BORDER COLLIE RESCUE
Looking for a high energy dog? Border Collie Rescue So Cal is located in Phelan. www.sheeplessdog.com
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PETSMART / PETCO
Petsmart & Petco also have animal organizations who come in on the weekends and bring animals for adoption. If you can't find your new friend at the shelter... here's another option!
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F.O.C.H.P.
Friends of Orange County's Homeless Pets (FOCHP) - Looking to add a doggie or kitty cat to your home? Can't find one at the local shelters? This Orange County based rescue may just have your new best friend! www.fochp.org
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GERMAN SHEPHERD RESCUE
German Shepherd Rescue Orange County. This Rescue is based out of Orange County, but has LOTS of German Shepherd dogs. If you can't find one at the shelters... try GSROC! www.gsroc.org
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KARMA RESCUE
Create Karma for Life! Karma Rescue saves at-risk dogs from the high kill Los Angeles area shelters (and other shelters as space permits). Karma provides each dog a new beginning and finds them safe and suitable permanent homes through adoption, advocacy and education. Can't find the right dog at our local shelters & rescues, try Karma!
www.karmarescue.org
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AUSTRALIAN SHEPHERD RESCUE
Aussie Rescue Placement & Helpline, Inc. Looking for an Aussie? If you can't find one at the shelters, try this Rescue! Phone: 760-742-3336. Email: jacinta@aussierescuesocal.com Web: www.aussierescuesocal.com
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United Hope for Animals
United Hope for Animals - Rescues pets out of Tijuana Mexico (where they still use electricution not euthanasia) and tries to find them homes. If they cannot pull the animal from the shelter, they are given a more humane passing. Check out their site for more information and to see how you might adopt or help! www.hope4animals.org
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Dog Ownership
The 10 Commandments of Dog Ownership:
1. My life is likely to last 10 or more years (depending on breed). Any separation from you will be painful for me. Remember that before you adopt me.
2. Give me time to understand what you want & expect of me.
3. Place your trust in me – it’s crucial to my well being.
4. Don’t be angry with me for long and don’t lock me up as punishment. You have your work, you entertainment and your friends. I have ONLY YOU.
5. Talk to me sometimes. Even if I don’t understand your words, I do understand your voice when it’s speaking to me.
6. Be aware that however you treat me, I’ll never forget it.
7. Remember, before you hit me that I have teeth that could easily crush the bones of your hand, but that I choose not to bite you!
8. Before you scold me for being uncooperative, obstinate or lazy ask yourself if something might be bothering me. Perhaps I’m not getting the right food or I’ve been out in the sun too long or my heart is getting old and weak.
9. Take cart of me when I get old – you too will grow old.
10. Go with me on difficult journeys. Never say I can’t bear to watch it or let it happen in your absence. Everything is easier for me if you are there. Remember, I love you!
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