Help For Your Pet
Vaccinations protect your pet from several highly contagious diseases such as canine distemper, parvovirus infection and respiratory tract infections. It also protects against transmissible diseases such as rabies that also pose a risk to humans.
VIP Pet Care (at Incredible Pets)
649 Sutton Way
Grass Valley, CA.
(530) 272-7701
Every Saturday
4 pm - 5:30 pm
Animal Save
520 E. Main Street
Grass Valley, CA.
(530) 477-1706
Tuesdays, Thursday, and Fridays
By Appointment Only
Moving and Rehoming Tips
It is your responsibility to find a new home for your pet. All options should be exhausted before taking your pet to the local animal shelter. The Nevada County Animal Shelter is intended for stray pets, and was not designed as an adoption center for pets with homes. As such, it should be considered the last resort, rather than the first. Following are suggestions for finding a home for your pet.
1. Ask friends, family, coworkers and neighbors about adopting your pet.
2. Online Breed Rescues
If your pet is purebred, check with breed rescues online about doing a courtesy listing for you.
3. Online Advertising
List your pet on Petfinder.com and Craigslist.com
4. Other Local Rescue Groups
Call other local rescue groups about their adoptathons, and ask if you can participate with your pet. For Pet’s Sake: 263-3331, Scooter’s Pals: 350-2099
5. KNCO
Call KNCO Swap Shop, 530-477-KNCO, and talk about your pet. Share the fun stories, and the sad story about why you can’t keep your pet.
6. Put an ad in Union newspaper and the Grass Valley Trader
The Union (530) 273-9567. Grass Valley Trader (530) 272-4919.
7. Check the shelters ‘Want’ list
Talk to the staff and ask them to check our Want List for people looking to adopt certain breeds of animals.
8. Place your pet on the Owner Turn-In list at the Shelter
If we have space to take in your pet, we will call you. If we call and receive no answer from you within 24 hours, we will remove your name from the list.
9. Create a flyer for your pet
Create a flyer of your spayed/neutered pet with good photos and lots of information about his/her personality, be sure to include your name and contact number on the flyer, Post your flyer all around town at pet stores and feed stores, and other places that allow flyers, such as thrift stores, vet clinics, etc.
10. Courtesy Listings
Sammie's Friends can also do a courtesy listing on our Facebook page and on our website. Make a flyer of your pet (include multiple photos and a detailed description of your pets personality and ideal home). Send your JPG flyers and any additional info to emily@sammiesfriends.org
Housing and Insurance
Dog Friendly Housing:
Filter under "more", check box for "pets allowed".
Search rentals, filter "allows pets".
Filter under "more filters", check box for dogs or cats.
Grass Valley Terrace
(530) 477-0370
Accepts Emotional Support Animals.
Hilltop Commons Senior
(530) 506-6195
30 lbs. or less, up to 2 dogs.
Olympia Gardens
(844) 803-7200
No dogs, will accept 2 cats.
Insurance for Dogs:
State Farm (Home Owners and Renter's Insurance)
1-800-782-8332
Einhorn Insurance - Serving All Of California
1-619-313-4643
Lester Kalmanson Agency
1-407-645-5000
FIDO
Evolution Insurance Brokers
1-877-678-7342
Pet Protection Pay Dog Liability
1-800-673-2558 ext. 114
Other Local Organizations
The following are links to other animal organizations in Nevada County and beyond. Sammie's Friends is grateful for the collaboration and cooperation we have with these great organizations. Together, we help the animals.
Pet Financial Aid
Brown Dog Foundation
Bridging the gap between the cost of medical care and saving the family pet.
Canine Cancer Awareness
Non-profit organization whose mission is to "raise awarenss of the prevalence of canine cancer, its effects and the available treatment options." Offers financial assistance for veterinary care for dogs with cancer whose families are finacially unable to provide treatment.
Care Credit
Credit card through GE Money Company for veterinary care.
Corgi Aid
Financial assistance for rescuers of corgis and corgi mixes.
Emma's Foundation for Canine Cancer
www.EmmasFoundationForCanineCancer.org
Feline Veterinary Emergency Assistance (FVEAP)
A non-profit 501(c)(3) organization that provides financial assistance for cats and kittens whose guardians are unable to afford veterinary services.
Friends & Vets Helping Pets
www.FriendsAndVetsHelpingPets.org (859) 309-2043
Helping those who are under 200% of the Federal Poverty Guidelines and who can demonstrate that their pets are facing euthanasia or death if they are unable to pay the medical costs associated with their treatments.
Ginger's Legacy
www.ThePetFund.com (303) 646-4264
Will prevent the financial burden of life-saving medical care from prematurely ending a beloved pet's life by helping responsible pet owners meet the cost of unanticipated crucial pet treatments.
The Magic Bullet Fund
www.MagicBulletFund.org (914) 941-0159
Helps families who can't afford cancer treatment costs.
The Onyx & Breezy Foundation
Assists animals in a variety of ways, including financial help with medical threatment for animals when hardship is present.
Paws 4 A Cure
Provides financial assistance for canine and feline owners who cannot afford veterinary care for their pets.
The Pet Fund
www.ThePetFund.com (916) 443-6007
A 501(c)(3) non-profit that provides assistance to owners of domestic animals who need veterinary care.
RedRover Relief
www.RedRover.org/relief (916) 429-2457
RedRover Relief provides financial assistance grants and additional resources so pet owners and rescuers can care for animals who need urgent veterinary care. Visit www.RedRover.org/grants for eligibility requirements and an application. RedRover also offers financial assistance for victims of domestic violence and their pets. To learn more about this program, visit www.RedRover.org/domestic
Rose's Fund for Animals
www.RosesFund.org (877) 505-4234
When there is a situation where a pet or found animal has a good chance of being well, but the owner or Good Samaritan can't afford it, Rose's Fund will to the best of their abilities cover the cost.
RUFF Rescue
RUFF (Rescuing Unwanted Furry Friends) is a caring, non-profit organization dedicated to helping pets and their owners with financial assistance for veterinary care. They have been helping sick, injured, and abandoned animals since 1988.
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