By Mickey Zeldes June 6, 2014 12:00 am Why do some of the nicest dogs sit here for such a long time? We can have a dog with all kinds of problems come up for adoption and walk out the door the same day, and a really great dog will sit here for months. I…
We love our volunteers and hope they know it! We try to express appreciation throughout the year but one time annually we gather together to acknowledge all that these wonderful people have done for us and the animals. This past Sunday was our yearly Volunteer Appreciation Party and although all 165 of our active volunteers…
Thinking about adopting a new pet? Here’s some good advice on 5 things to consider first. Read this article by Nick Walden in the Press Democrat.
Did you know we have a celebrity animal control officer in our county? Shirley Zindler has been with the Sonoma County Animal Care and Control since 2001, the last 10 years as an officer. In 2012 she published a book that is a compilation of short stories telling about her adventures and various situations she…
It’s estimated there are more than 20,000 dogs, cats, rabbits and other smaller “pocket pets” in the Rohnert Park/ Cotati area. Regardless of the season, that doesn’t change all that much. So it’s interesting to note how the shelter population fluctuates throughout the year. We always take a dip during the winter. No kittens this…