Useful Links


A Site that Covers Pretty Much Everything

The Humane Society of the United States
Excellent web site with great information on not only pets, but also wildlife, livestock, wild horses, etc. But more than this, it's  investigative reporters give breaking news on animal cruelty issues. Making a difference is easier than you might think! 

Birds

American bird Conservancy 
A non-profit organization, whose mission is to conserve wild birds and their habitats throughout the Americas . 

Foster Parrots
A private group that rescues languishing, abused or unwanted parrots from abusive or neglectful situations. They also educate prospective human companions of Parrots.

 National Audubon Society
This site has comprehensive content with news, science articles, society information, and
issues/action coverage. 

 The Madrone Audubon Society
A Sonoma County Chapter of the National Audubon Society, is a non-profit organization which promotes education, enjoyment, and protection of the natural world, especially birds. 

Cats

Forgotten Felines of Sonoma County
Non-profit all volunteer organization dedicated to the care and control of the feral cat population.

Kitty Committee
Kitty Committee's mission is to lend a helping hand to the homeless cats of west Sonoma County in northern California and to their caretakers.

Also see "Shelters" below

Conservation and the Environment

Marin and Sonoma County Resource Conservation Districts
Non-regulatory, grass roots special districts that provide local leadership and deliver conservation measures to local residents and land owners.

Dogs

Golden Gate Labrador Retriever Rescue
Do you know of a Labrador in need of a home? ... or a home in need of a Labrador? This is the site for you!

NORCAL Golden Retriever Rescue
Golden Retriever rescue for Northern California.

North Bay Canine Rescue and Placement
A group of dedicated volunteers committed to the rescue of dogs from crisis situations.

Dog Friendly
A free online California travel guide for dog owners. They list all types of places that allow your best friend.

Also see "Shelters" below

General

Animal Network, by Fancy Publications
Links to many animals sites: Cat Fancy On-Line, Dog Fancy On-Line, and sites for birds, reptiles, and horses.

Marine Life

Turtle Trax
Conceived to provide a Web site that gave people a chance to become familiar with the wonder and beauty of the marine turtle.

Monterey Bay Aquarium
Excellent Site.  Explore marine life by viewing the educational pages - brimming with beautiful photos, videos, and fascinating webcams. They also have articles on sustainability of seafood sources, and many other conservation and marine life protection topics.

Marine Mammal Center
The Marine Mammal Center rescues and rehabilitates marine animals along six hundred miles of California coastline from San Luis Obispo county through Mendocino county.

Pets

House Rabbit Society
An all-volunteer, non-profit organization that rescues abandoned rabbits and educates the public on rabbit care.

Friends of the Animals in the Redwood Empire
FAIRE: "Dedicated to helping the companion animals in our community."

Pets are Loving Support
PALS is a non-profit agency organized to improve the quality of life of people with AIDS by preserving and promoting the human/animal bond through the care and maintenance of their animal companions.

Pet-Helpers
Providing resources to help pets have the happiest lives they can have.

Also see "Shelters" below

Shelters

Foster Parrots
A private group that rescues languishing, abused or unwanted parrots from abusive or neglectful situations. They also educate prospective human companions of Parrots.

Healdsburg Animal Shelter
A private, non-profit organization dedicated to the welfare of the homeless, stray and unwanted animals of the town of Healdsburg. Another good place to adopt a pet.

Petaluma Animal Services
Finding homes for hundreds of homeless and unwanted animals.

Pets Lifeline Animal Shelter
A private, nonprofit organization dedicated to providing food, shelter, medical care and love for lost or abandon cats and dogs and finding them responsible homes.

Rohnert Park Animal Shelter

Provides a full suite of services including Adoption, Microchipping, Dog and Cat licensing, spay/neuter information, pet lost & found, and other good information on their website.

Sonoma County Animal Shelter
Committed to serving the public in the care and well being of animals, both domestic and livestock, throughout the unincorporated areas of Sonoma County and the town of Windsor. If looking to adopt a pet, don't forget to check here.

Wildlife

Jessica Smith's Wildlife Rescue Web Resource Center
Jessica Smith collects web resources relating to all kinds of wildlife rescue. She has a well-organized site where you can find just about anything!

Wildlife Fawn Rescue
A non-profit public benefit association working under the Memo Of Understanding issued by the State of California Department of Fish and Game.

Wildcare & Terwilliger Nature Education
Located in Marin County, Wildcare cares for ill, orphaned and injured wild animals and helps children and adults learn how to room for wild animals within the environment.

Zoos

The Oakland Zoo
A great looking website! Check out Animals A to Z, where you can find photos, animal sounds, stories, and movies of some of the animals.

The San Francisco Zoo
Another awesome website! Check it out!