Emergency Services

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Pacific Vet Emergency Care
1080 41st Avenue
Capitola, CA 95010
831-476-0667

Poison Control 24 Hour Hot Line NO FEE
1-800-876-4766

ASPCA – Animal Poison Control Center

Animal Behaviorists

Dr. David J. Shuman
411 Laurel Street
Santa Cruz, CA 95060
831-427-2239

Dog Trainers

Bingo Dog Training
Cynthia Edgerly
Public and Private Classes
Uses Westside Animal Hospital parking lot facility
831-768-9308

Capitola Kennels
3720 Capitola Road
831-462-0784

Monterey Bay Dog Training Club
(Offers classes at Pet Pals)
831-724-6657

Bed & Biscuits (American Pet Academy)
2341 17th Avenue
Santa Cruz, CA 95062
831-475-1580

Grooming

The Velvet Coat
3105 Scotts Valley Drive
Scotts Valley, CA
831-439-9111

Grooming by Susi
Susi Lark
1720 Commercial Way
Santa Cruz, CA 95062
831-475-8564

Kennels/Boarding

Kitty Hill Boarding
126 Vernon Street
Santa Cruz, CA 95060

Summit Kennels
23291 Summit Road
Los Gatos, CA 95033
408-353-1113

Pet Loss

Pet Loss Counseling
Elani Aquino
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
5905 Soquel Drive, Suite 500
Soquel, CA 95073
831-427-5505

Pet Loss Support Hotline
UCD 530 752-4200

Pet Shuttle Information

Westside Animal Hospital
Local Service
Making reservation in advance is recommended
Fees determined by distance from Westside Animal Hospital
831-427-2239

Santa Cruz Pet Shuttle
Local and Airport Service
2865 Branciforte Drive
831-423-8294

Pet Sitters

Brandy Walls
Receptionist, Westside Animal Hospital Employee since 7/09
831-359-0979

Becky Butler
Receptionist, Westside Animal Hospital Employee since 4/10
831-801-9496

Useful Resources

Santa Cruz SPCA
475-6454

VPI Veterinary Pet Insurance
1 800 USA- PETS

Avid Friend Chip
1 800 336-2843

Santa Cruz Kennel Club
438-3647

The Dog Person’s Directory
408 739-4017

Capitola Animal Control / Capitola Police Department
471-1141

Watsonville Animal Shelter
763-4178

USDA Voice Response Service
Interstate shipping regulations, emergency notices and animal care regulations for shipping pets on airlines.
800 545-8732

Native Animal Rescue
462-0762

Greyhound Friends (Rescue Organization)
408 847-2867

Useful Links

Advantage
American Humane Society
American Kennel Club – dog breed information
Capitola Dog Club – Local info and more links
Cat Fanciers – cat breed information
Green Little Cat – guide to eco-friendly cat care
Healthy Mouth – water additive product which we carry (purchase from us to avoid shipping costs) proven to significantly reduce plaque and tarter
Healthy Pet – more pet health
Hills Pet – prescription diet information
Living With Dogs – local Capitola dog training/behavior
Perfect Paws – great info on kitty and puppy behavior!
Pet Diabetes
Pet Place – great info on pet health issues
Poopbags – offers biodegradable bags
Veterinary Partner – more pet health info
West Paw Design – beds and indestructible chew toys from recycled materials