Pet Me! Magazine - The Guide To All Things Pets in Santa Clarita

VOL. 1 • ISSUE 1 • DEC/JAN 2009

Safe Holiday Tips

Santa Clarita • Valencia • Stevenson Ranch • Castaic • Canyon Country • Newhall • Saugus

Plants

Dogs ShouldAvoid

Taking Care Of

Older Cats

Mailed to 15,000Pet-Loving Homes in the SCV

Why Rats

Make Great Pets

Picking the Perfect

Pet Sitter

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Agra HillAnimal shltr

29525 Agoura RoadAgoura Hills, CA 91301(818) 991-0071

http://animalcare.lacounty.gov/

Baldwin ParkAnimal shltr

4275 N. EltonBaldwin Park, CA 91706(626) 962-3577

http://animalcare.lacounty.gov/

Bllflwr cityAnimal shltr

16600 Civic Center Dr.Bellflower, CA 90706(562) 804-1424

BrbankAnimal shltr

1150 Victory PlaceBurbank, CA 91502(818) 238-3340

carn Animal shltr

216 W. VictoriaGardena, CA 90248(310) 523-9566

http://animalcare.lacounty.gov/

catai Animal shltr

31044 North Charlie Canyon RoadCastaic, CA 91384(661) 257-3191

http://animalcare.lacounty.gov/

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2535 Commerce WayCommerce, CA 90040(323) 722-4805

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11258 South GarfieldDowney, CA 90242(562) 940-6001

http://animalcare.lacounty.gov/

Dart cityAnimal cntrl

1040 E. Huntington DriveDuarte, CA 91010(626) 357-7938

eat VallyAnimal shltr

13131 Sherman WayNorth Hollywood, CA 91605(888) 452-7381

www.laanimalservices.com

GlndalHman sity

717 West Ivy StreetGlendale, CA 91204(818) 242-1128(818) 242-4565

www.glendalehumane.org

Glndra cityAnimal cntrl

150 South Glendora AvenueGlendora, CA 91741(626) 914-8275

Harbr Animal shltr

957 N. Gaffey StreetSan Pedro, CA 90731(888) 452-7381

www.laanimalservices.com

Hrma BahAnimal cntrl

1035 Valley DriveHermosa Beach, CA 90254(310) 318-0209

Inland Vally Hman sity& sPcA

500 Humane WayPomona, CA(909) 623-9777

LanatrAnimal shltr

5210 West Avenue ILancaster, CA 93536(661) 940-4191

http://animalcare.lacounty.gov/

Nrth cntral(L Angl)Animal shltr

3201 Lacy StreetLos Angeles, CA 90031(888) 452-7381

www.laanimalservices.com

PaadnaHman sity

361 S. Raymond Ave.Pasadena, CA 91105(626) 792-7151

www.phsspca.org

Pt Harbr

328 West Redondo Beach Blvd.Gardena, CA 90248.(310) 324-2325

san Gabril VallyHman sity

851 East Grand AvenueSan Gabriel, CA 91776(626) 286-1159

santa Mniacity shltr

1640 9th StreetSanta Monica, CA 90404(310) 458-8594

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9777 Seaaca StreetDowney, CA 90241(562) 803-3301

sth cntral (L Angl)Animal shltr

3320 West 36th StreetLos Angeles, CA 90018(888) 452-7381

www.laanimalservices.com

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5026 West JeffersonLos Angeles, CA 90016(888) 772-2521

www.spcala.com

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12910 Yukon AveHawthorne, CA 90250(310) 676-1149

www.spcala.com

Wt (L Angl)Animal shltr

11950 MissouriLos Angeles, CA 90025(888) 452-7381

www.laanimalservices.com

Wt VallyAnimal shltr

20655 Plummer St.Chatsworth, CA 91311(888) 452-7381

www.laanimalservices.com

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LetteR fRoM the puBLisheR

Hello and welcome to the frstissue o

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theonly publication created exclusivelyor Santa Clarita pet owners.As a dedicated pet mom o a dog,two cats, and a bunny, I’ve made itthe mission o

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to cover issues relevant to all types o pets, including fsh,reptiles, and exotics. Our articles are chosen to educate,inspire, and help you be the best pet owner possible.Since this issue is out during the holidays, when many o usare traveling, we’ve included an article on how to pick the perect pet sitter, as well as what types o oods you shouldavoid giving your pets this season.Ever wonder why cats eat grass? So did I. You’ll fnd outthe answer to that question, and many others, right here in

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.In every issue, we will eature awesome adoptable petsavailable in the Santa Clarita Valley. Tis month, we’vehighlighted fve beautiul dogs rom Te Brittany Founda-tion, a no-kill, all-breed dog rescue in Agua Dulce.I you’re looking to bring home a pet this holiday season, please consider rescuing rom any o the many wonderul rescues and shelters in our community.At

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, we strongly support adoption. AsBest Friends Animal Society points out in their campaignto bring about the day o no more homeless pets, “Puppiesaren’t products.”I would love to hear your eedback on our inaugural issue,as well as any pet-related story suggestions, especially i it’shappening here in the Santa Clarita Valley.From my our-legged amily to yours, may you have ablessed holiday season!

Sincerely,

Bridget Alves

Publisher,

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