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Who We Are
Crescent City Animal Rescue:
North American Pet Adoption Foundation
"Empathetic stewardship of man and animal."
ABOUT US
CCAR is a "not for profit" (pending CA 501(c)(3)) which has been founded in order to provide pet rescue and adoption services and promote responsible pet ownership. CCAR serves all of North American but has focus on the Northwestern regions. CCAR is also able to assist law enforcement and animal control agencies with implementation of the CA state animal cruelty regulations. With training from the American Humane Association, CCAR has professional accreditation achieved from participating in and passing Humane Officer Academy (Basic Training as well as Advanced Academy, including certification in Illegal Animal Fighting investigations). Aside from having the necessary knowledge of animal crulety law enforcement and general animal care, CCAR has the diligent focus on finding homes for pets in need and aiding those in danger or abuse and neglect. Moreover, CCAR works to assist owners to have access to more affordable veterinary services with emphasis on spay and neuter. CCAR believe in creating a no-kill nation in which NO adoptable or medically treatable animals are put to sleep. This "no-kill" philosophy includes feral, unowned and free roaming cats.
***The immediate goal of CCAR is to build a small animal shelter and adoption facility as well as to purchase a mobile spay and neuter clinic.***
Services CCAR strives to provide:
*Affordable spay and neuter available for everyone.
*Support residents and property owners in managing feral and free roaming cat populations through Trap, Neuter and Release and continued support with keeping up their health and food supply.
*Rescue and adoption.
*Education and outreach for the youth of the community by providing a healthy outlet for kids to learn respect for animals as well as themselves by taking responsibility for another living creature.
*Disaster relief and assistance. -Temporary shelter for displaced pets.
*Support and assistance with enforcement of CA animal cruelty law.
*Classes about feline and canine nutrition. By attending (and passing) the $5 pet food classes, participants are given a voucher for either 50% off a spay or neuter or a half price pet adoption coupon. Classes are currenlt being held in Humboldt, Del Norte, Sacramento, Marin and the SF Bay Area.
You can help!
CCAR needs YOUR assistance in a variety of ways.
*The most urgent need of CCAR is expansion of the foster home network!!! Foster homes are badly needed for kittens and young kitties.
*Transport of animals to and from various places, near and far.
*Technical and clerical support. Phone calls, emails, managing paperwork and documents, updating the websites, taking pictures for the website, designing fliers, etc.
*Representation at events and fundraisers. Adoption events should be held at LEAST every weekend, and assistance with setting up cages and helping with adoptions is greatly needed.
*Grant writing, legal advise, business planning, and other professional skills are needed desperately.
Donations are gladly accepted and needed.
*Money is nice, and every dollar helps. Please inquire for the CCAR veterinarian's contact information if you would like to make a monetary donation. Any money obtained is to be sent directly to the rescue veterinarian who cares for the animals which CCAR takes in.
Other donations which can be utilized, include:
*Bedding, linens, old towels and rags, etc
*Cleaning supplies (bleach, dish detergant, laundry soap, bleach, brooms, dust pans... did we mention bleach?)
*Various sizes of zip lock bags and paper plates. Pots, pans and stainless steel mixing bowls and large, stainless steel dog bowls are also needed.
*Over the counter medical supplies (Advantage flea medication in the largest size tubes, unopened needeless syringes, glass medicine vials, generic, non prescription fish antibiotics, betadine, chlorhexadine, tri fectant, antibiotic eye drops or ointment, probiotics, electrolyte powder, bone meal, liver powder, egg yolk powder, fish oil, lysine powder, taurine powder, balanced vitamin b complex, unflavored beef gelatin, vitamin e capsules, etc)
*Mason/ canning jars.
*Pet food. Grain free varieties please. Usually these are only sold at feed stores. Fresh meat and raw bones are also accepted for use in the dog and cat diets. Jars of chicken or turkey baby food needed as well.
*Crates, kennels, carriers, exercise pens, display cages, etc.
*Building materials (posts:wooden and metal, fencing: chainlink, chicken wire, livestock pannels, etc, boards of all sorts: plywood, 2x4's, etc, flooring: tiles, linoleum, carpet materials for scratching posts, cement, etc,
*Storage sheds and containers (large and small...even rubbermaid and sterilite containers are gladly used for a variety of purposes)
*Frost free freezers (CCAR uses as much as 50lbs of meat per day for the cat and dog diets so freezer space is valuable)
*A commercial meat grinder capable of grinding large bones
-If you have any of the above items for sale or know of a discounted source for them, dont hesitate to call as well. Donated or not, all of the above are needed on a continual basis.
Contact 707-460-3470
(Please allow up to 48 hours for a returned phone call)
A healthy cat or dog should be lean, have well toned muscles, shiny fur, dandruff free skin, bright clear eyes, clean teeth, healthy gums, small firm stool and relatively clear urine and should be fairly odor free. "Mushyness" of the body is a sign of obesity and is a serious health condition. Odors of the body, ears, mouth etc, are common, but are also signs of health problems.
Three main factors influence health.
1. Genetics
2. Environment
3. Diet
While the first is usually beyond the control of the average pet owner, the other two are more easily influenced by the day to day choices and the attentiveness of the owner.
Fully examine your pet at LEAST once per week. Use the following as a general guide of how to do the physical examination. All you need are your hands, eyes and nose to do this examination.
1. Stand back and look at your pet. There should be an obvious waistline. The abdomen tucks up just past the rib cage. There should be contours and the pet should have defined muscle features. If your pet lacks definition, chances are it is fat.
2. Use your hands to feel your pet over from nose to tail. You should easily feel the ribs and the body should feel firm and muscles defined. You should not be able to feel the spine or hip bones. In young animals, you should keep careful watch for weight loss and emaciation (dehydration and malnourishment usually associated with illness). Use your fingers to feel for lumps, bumps, scabs, scaly patches or dandruff, coarseness or greasiness of the coat, etc.
The coat should be free of residue and after petting your animal, you should not have anything on your hands. The "doggy smell" that is so infamous and dreadfully common, is actually a sign of yeasty bacterial growth on the skin. Carbohydrates and grains in the diet cause this. Excessive shedding during this examination should also be noted. Adding fatty acids (like salmon oil-1000mg per 10-25lbs of body weight) will help the condition of the skin and fur. You should be able to pet your animal and not have copious amounts of fur come off of it.
Look into the ears and mouth. The ears should be clean and be free from gunky build up. The teeth should be fairly white. Pay particular attention to the gums and look for any redness along the gum line. This is a serious health consideration. Inflammation of the gums should be taken very seriously and requires prompt veterinary attention. Oral infections contribute to deterioration of many of the body's organs including the heart, the kidneys, etc. The diet is to be considered to be an important contributor to the oral health of the pet. Processed foods lead to tooth decay.
3. Use your nose. Sniff the fur, the ears and the mouth. The body should have a very mild scent and there should be no offensive odors from the mouth, ears, etc. If odor is present, check that area of the body more closely to detect the cause of the odor. In the mouth, odors are often caused from tooth decay and gum infection. Pay very close attention to the carnassial (molar) teeth. This is where tartar tends to accumulate causing progressive tooth decay and infection. Pets cannot tell their owners they are in pain, but tooth decay is often excruciatingly painful. Weekly examination and prompt action can save your furry friend a lot of undue agony. In the long run, the little time investment will save you money at the vet as well. Prevention is the best remedy.
Diet influences all aspects of health and wellness. The diet can also prevent oral decay if feeding whole, unprocessed foods.
Removing carbohydrates from the diet (corn, rice, wheat, etc) result in a healthier cat, dog or ferret. Keep your pets kidneys in proper working order by avoiding dry food. Kibble foods are a relatively new convenience product (only popular for the last 50 years), and in nature, dogs, cats and ferrets eat nothing which is close to this form of food. Prey and fresh vegetation (including stomach contents of prey) contain over 70% water. Kibble contains 10% water. The kidneys rely heavily on water to keep them working properly. Is it any wonder that one of the leading causes of death in pets is kidney disease (renal failure)? Dry food is a common staple of many cats, dogs and ferrets. What is popular isnt always what is best.
Normal stool, in its normal, natural state is rarely seen in animals in captivity. Healthy stool should resemble the scat that is often seen on the trails while hiking. Your dogs 'poo' should look similar to the poo of a coyote. Your cat's feces should look like that of a bobcats. Mushy, stinky piles of muck are never found in nature, but they are commonplace in backyards and litter pans around the world. Why? Your cat and dog share the same digestive tract design of their wild cousins. Smelly, mushy, large poo is caused from undigested, fermented carbohydrates (filler ingredients) in processed pet food. The natural diet of a carnivore is meat based. They are not able to process grains and starches. Not only are these ingredients the cause of offensive smelling pet poo around the world but they also harm the pancreas of the carnivore eating them. The pancreas is responsible for producing enzymes which break down sugar (carbs). Cats, dogs and ferrets do not produce these enzymes because they are meant to eat meat, not sugar. Aside from taxing the pancreas, carbs lead to obesity, allergies, irritable bowel disease, diabetes (removing carbohydrates from the diet of diabetic cats miraculously cures them of the disease), tooth decay, yeasty ears and skin infections, hot spots, flaky skin, dull coat, etc, etc.. Bottom line, do not feed you cat, dog or ferret carbohydrates.
*For young (or frail geriatric) animals be on alert for runny stool. Dehydration can quickly lead to death in these pets. Runny or watery stool warrant prompt veterinary attention if it persists for more then 48 hours. Also be aware of the frequency which your pet urinates and defecates. Straining, frequent urination, and inappropriate elimination (peeing outside the litter pan) are also causes for concern and require vet attention.
Feed RAW MEATY BONES to your pet to help keep it healthy. Cooked bones splinter, so avoid them. Basic sanitation, hand washing and cleaning will keep any bacterial issues to a minimum. Your dog, cat or ferret is evolved to consume raw meat bones and organs. General cleanliness and minimal precaution will keep your family safe from any of the bacteria associated with handling raw meat.
Examples of raw meaty bones:
whole poultry carcasses
chicken/ turkey necks
chicken backs
meaty lamb bones
meaty veal bones
meaty pork bones
meaty deer bones
whole rabbits, captive raised feeder rodents and other small game (prey)
etc
**Supplement the raw meaty bones diet with a variety of organ meats, green tripe, fish oil, whole eggs, probiotics and appropriate fresh medicinal herbs (make sure any herbs are non-toxic to your pet before offering- wheat grass and catnip are a couple of safe examples and are a favorite for cats)
To cut costs, buy meat in bulk from the grocery store when its on sale. The meat department at the grocery store can special order items by the case, such as poultry neck bones and backs. The average price is .50-.60/lb as of August 2009 in California. Locate local meat processors and try to obtain trim, bones, and organs at reduced cost. Having an extra freezer comes in handy for storing bulk meat items. Pruning shears work great for cutting up meat into more manageable pieces if feeding cats or small dogs. Meat may be safely thawed, repackaged and then frozen again. For human consumption re-freezing effects the texture and flavor of meat, but is fine for use as pet food.
Pet Ownership Application for Crescent City Animal Rescue:
North American Pet Adoption Foundation
"Empathetic stewardship of man and animal."
*Pets adopted from CCAR are to remain on a healthy diet and receive annual veterinary examinations.
*Declawing is not permitted (although there are occasionally declawed cats available).
*Adopting litter mates is encouraged.
*Newly adopted pets from CCAR must to be separated and kept in a quiet environment for at least 2 weeks to reduce stress and to help avoid onset of stress related illness'.
*Minors will not be permitted to adopt a pet. The adult parent or legal guardian will be held responsible for the care of the animal.
*Any unaltered pets are placed on a conditional foster agreement and the adoption is not final until proof of sterilization is provided to CCAR by the specified due date. A separate, legally binding neuter/ spay contract and deposit is required to be signed for any unaltered pets. If the contract is violated, the animal is subject to being repossessed and any money placed as a deposit will not be refunded.
*Home visits by a representative from CCAR are required prior to any adoptions being finalized.
FEE SCHEDULE
*$50 FOR CATS
*$100 FOR DOGS
*Fees are subject to fluctuation.
Continued support is offered. Animals are required to be returned to CCAR in the event that they need to be rehomed. The goal is a long term placement, a "forever home." Do not hesitate to ask for advise if problems arise with adopted pets. Examples of potential problems are things like behavior issues (aggression/ fear, general problems of adjusting to the new home, house training issues, etc), health issues (stress effects cats hardest and sometimes antibiotics or other vet attention is needed after adoption, etc), etc.
APPLYING FOR:
Species-
Name-
Description-
Age-
Is the animal already altered?
PERSONAL INFORMATION:
Name-
Address-
Phone number-
Email address-
Website-
Are you a legal adult(18 years or older)?
HOUSEHOLD INFORMATION:
Do you own or rent?
If you rent, what is the name and phone number of your landlord?
Do you plan on moving in the next 6 months?
If you do plan on moving, have you made provisions for your pet at your new home?
(A common reason for getting rid of pets is having to move to a home that does not accept them. Keep this in mind if you know that you have a lifestyle that requires you to relocate.)
What provisions have you made for your pet in the event of (your) suffering from serious illness or death?
Does everyone in the household agree to this adoption?
If there are children, what are their ages and have they had experience with animals?
Do any members of the family have allergies?
If so, how will they cope with having a pet that may cause them to have a allergic reaction?
VACATION AND TRAVEL:
What sort of arrangements are you able to make for the care of your pet in the event that you have to leave town?
If you travel abroad for an extended period, will you bring your pet with you?
(Many countries allow this, but it requires a lot of planning.)
OTHER ANIMALS IN THE HOUSEHOLD:
This information is helpful in evaluating potential acclimation challenges for a new pet entering your home. Animals can be extremely adoptable, but its good to be prepared for such issues when/ if they present themselves.
Do you have cats?
How many?
Sexes?
Ages?
Temperament?
Indoor, outdoor, both?
Health problems?
Do you have any dogs?
How many?
Sexes?
Ages?
Temperament?
Indoor, outdoor, both?
Health problems?
Any other pets? If so please describe them and their caging(if applicable).
VETERINARY INFORMATION:
Name of current, primary vet-
Phone number-
How long have you been using this vet?
Have you used any other vets in the last 5 years? If yes, please list them.
GENERAL QUESTIONS:
Why do you wish to obtain this pet?
What type of personality are you looking for?
If needed, how do you plan on disciplining this pet?
What happened to any pets you had in the past?
Have you ever had to rehome a pet before?
If yes, Why?
Have you ever been rejected for adoption of a pet by a rescue agency before?
If yes, why? Which agency?
I hereby certify that all of the information supplied on this application is true to the best of my knowledge.
Signiature of applicant:
Date
Crescent City Animal Rescue
Spay/Neuter Contract
This form pertains to any intact cat or dog placed by CCAR.
Name _________________________________________
Phone _______________________
Address_____________________________________________________________________
Email Address _______________________________________
I agree to have the pet described as:
Species-
Pets Name-
Sex-
Age-
color/ markings-
Spayed or neutered on or before ____________________, 20 ______
I, the adopter,___________________ have paid $ _____ in full for an uncomplicated surgical sterilization for the above described pet. I understand that the money may only be used for surgically sterilizing the aforesaid pet and will be forfeited unless the surgery is performed by the date specified. In the event of surgical complications, I the adopter,____________________, will be responsible for the usual and customary fees associated with such complications. I also understand that I will be contacted by Crescent City Animal Rescue to verify that the surgery has been done by the date above. At that time, proof must be provided to an authorized representative of Crescent City Animal Rescue and at which time, legal ownership of said animal will be transferred to myself, the adopter,___________________
The adopter shall initial here if they understand and agree to the above statement_____
(The adopter may opt to take the pet to the veterinarian of their choice, but proof of spay or neuter must be presented by the date set above. The _____ neuter deposit will be refunded at that time.)
This pet will be kept strictly indoors and separated from any other intact pets of the opposite sex. In the event of accidental pregnancy, I, the adopter, agrees to allow the pet to be spayed and the pregnancy terminated and will at that time be responsible for any additional veterinary charges incurred in the medical procedure. *CCAR will not be responsible for any additional charges incurred for pregnancy termination.
I also understand that my failure to have the spay/neuter done by that time will initiate a forfeiture of the prepaid veterinary fees and may result in the repossession of the animal by CCAR or legal action to enforce this agreement.
The adopter shall initial here if they understand and agree to the above statements_____
Adoptions are not finalized until the pet is sterilized.
The adopter shall initial here if they understand and agree to the above statement_____
Signature of above mentioned adopter__________________________
You may call 707-460-3470 to schedule an appointment with our veterinarian.
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Crescent City Animal Rescue
