It is the goal of all animal rescue groups to ensure that animals are treated humanely and with respect. However, as all humane societies and SPCAs are separate organizations, not each has the authority within their county to investigate and...
Educate
The great aim of education is not knowledge, but action. ~ Herbert Spencer
CCHS strives to educate the public to foster compassion, responsibility, and respect toward animals. This section offers valuable information about a variety of topics related to caring for your pet with hopes to improve the quality of life for animals.
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Throughout their lifetimes, dogs should receive regular veterinary care to prevent against any illnesses or diseases. The following is a very general guideline to veterinary care for your dog; a specific care program for your dog should be...
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Throughout their lifetimes, cats should receive regular veterinary care to prevent against any illnesses or diseases. The following is a very general guideline to veterinary care for your cat; a specific care program for your cat should be...
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The circus is coming to town this year, but before you decide to take your children or grandchildren to see the entertainment, read about what actually happens to these performance animals. With your help, we can stop these ...
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The following is a list of low-cost and affordably-priced veterinarians within East and West Contra Costa County. All offer reasonably priced spay and neuter surgeries, unless otherwise noted, as well as affordable medical care. Many veterinary...
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The Bay Area is home to many wonderful public shelters, private shelters and rescue organizations. While each has the same overall goal (to find responsible homes for as many animals as possible), there are important differences to note....
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Feral cats are the offspring of tame, homeless cats who were either lost, or more likely, abandoned. Growing up with little or no human contact, they are fearful of people. They are not wild animals, however, and depend upon humans for their...
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Paws Come with Claws: It's One of Nature's Laws
Many cat owners who genuinely love their pets have no idea what declawing means to their animals.
How important are a cat's claws?
Scratching is a natural behavior for cats. Doing so removed...
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Each year, approximately $250,000,000 in taxpayer money is spent to house and euthanize homeless animals in California alone. As of April, over 154,911 dogs and cats have been euthanized in California shelters in 2009, to...
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Just how much is that doggie in the window? If you're looking to adopt an animal, don't do so by supporting puppy mills. Read on to find out about how he got there and you'll agree that the price that pet-store dogs...
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