Where Do Animals Go From Animal Control Alameda

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Public Animal Shelters in Alameda and Contra Costa Counties fright companion animals volition exist left without continued care if unprepared residents autumn ill and need hospitalization

Alameda and Contra Costa Beast Shelters take united to ask the customs to please make a program for their beloved companion animals. With a COVID-19 peak expected in the San Francisco Bay Area, hospitals and medical providers are preparing to run into an overwhelming demand for medical assist and hospital stays. Public Animal Shelters are preparing besides. Though this illness has proven to be deadly for our oldest and most compromised community members, countless residents may experience a hospital stay. This potentially leaves hundreds of companion animals needing care.

Shelters are urging residents to have a program:

Put together a bag of animal supplies with food, two weeks of medications, and any boosted needed supplies, including a travel kennel.
Create a written emergency plan for each of your pets. Include your proper noun and contact data, including cell telephone number, your pet's feeding schedule, any medical conditions and handling instructions. Certificate whether your pet is up-to-date on vaccinations, and list the contact information for your veterinarian. Lastly, provide up to three contacts for family members or friends who will be able to cheque on your medical status and give the provider updates.
Find a temporary caregiver who is able to have on your pets if you are hospitalized. Contact neighbors, family unit, friends, pet-sitters and boarding facilities. The nearly ideal situation for y'all and your pets is for them to remain out of a public shelter. Though public shelters tin help in emergencies, the system isn't designed to provide long-term care. In addition, bachelor space is limited, and shelters may not have the capacity to assist all animals in need.

Private and Public Shelters have seen an outpouring of offers to assist during this difficult time. Utilizing Governor Newsom'south partnership with NextDoor, called Neighbor-to-Neighbour, you may discover local community members who are willing to care for your animals while you lot recover.

Having a programme will reduce your stress by providing peace of heed that your pets will be cared for. In addition, keeping Public Shelters costless of long-term intendance animals allows them to be meliorate prepared for the onset of kitten season, stray pets, and animal care cases that crave immediate attention.

Alameda and Contra Costa Counties combined accept eight public animate being shelters operating year-round to serve pets and people in our communities. Facilities employ fauna control officers and staff who specialize in reuniting lost pets, fighting creature abuse, and caring for animals while they look new homes.

Media Contacts:

Jennie Comstock, Ambassador, Hayward Beast Services 510-881-7922
Ann Dunn, Director, Oakland Animal Services 510-535-5604
Amelia Funghi, Manager, Berkeley Animal Care Services 510-981-6603
George Harding, Manager, Antioch Animal Services 925-779-6990
John L. Lipp, Executive Director, Friends of the Alameda Animal Shelter 510-337-8560
Kelly Miott, Managing director, Tri-City Animal Services 510-790-6646
Beth Ward, Director, Contra Costa Canton Fauna Services 925-608-8470
Jennifer Wills, Supervisor, Eastward Canton Fauna Services 925-803-7042