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Keep Your Pet

This is a comprehensive website providing solutions to the common reasons people surrender their pets.  It includes subjects like Medical, Behavioral, Family Dynamics, Senior Support and Vet Costs.

Our common goal with the site is to help people keep their pet(s) as an important part of the family because, as we all know, the more pets that stay in their homes, the less stress we'll see in local animal shelters. This will allow us to keep more of the animals in our care happy, healthy and, eventually, home. 
Learn more HERE!

Financial Checklist for First Time Paw-Rents

A complete guide for new pet parents that walks through the costs of owning a cat or dog, steps to prepare your home for a new pet, and even includes a shopping list for must-have items.

Learn more HERE!

Guide to Cat Ownership Costs

While everyone is excited to adopt a new pet, we’ve found that there are some prospective pet owners that may have no idea what kind of costs to expect. There are many financial factors to getting a cat and this guide helps outline what to expect to ensure it is affordable before committing. The piece covers everything from preparing the house, to expected medical costs, registering your cat and even some unexpected costs to be prepared for just in case.

​Learn More HERE!

Financial Aid for Pets

We have compiled a comprehensive list of sites to help you and your pet(s) when finances become a burden.

There are also additional tips on ways to help with your pocket book and your pet.
Learn more HERE!

Pet Friendly Apartments

Check out these different sites with pet friendly rentals:

Zillow Rentals
Zillow Pet Friendly Rentals in Sacramento County
Trulia Rentals
Trulia Pet Friendly Rentals in Sacramento County
Apartment Guide.com
Rent.com
Apartment Finder.com
Move.com
Avalon Communities Northern California
RENTCafe.com
ApartmentList.com
(You can modify your search for pet friendly housing by checking the “Pet Policy” option from the “Advanced” tab at the top of the page.)
FPI Management, www.fpimgt.com (916)357-5300, advertises pet friendly apartments, most of which are large breeds friendly:

Adora in Roseville, large breeds welcome, (916)387-4266
Pearl Creek in Roseville, large breeds welcome, (916) 243-6711
Lake Point  in Elk Grove, (916) 226-4284
Capitol Towers in Sacramento , large breeds welcome, (916) 538-7424
Somerfield at Lakeside  in Elk Grove, (916)385-0715
Fremont Mews, in Sacramento, large breeds welcome, (916) 245-8723
1801 L Street, Sacramento , large breeds welcome (916) 229-6947

Anyone seeking a rental that allows pets are  :
        (1) make sure your pet acceptance is IN THE LEASE  and if it's a large dog make sure that "large dog" and/or breed name is in the lease
        (2) when applying be sure to let them know about training titles  your dog has.  Get a Canine Good Citizen on your dog and educate management as to this being a test of the dog being well behaved.
        (3) let management know your pet is S/N and locally licensed and UTD on vaccinations.
        (4) if your pet is legitimately a Disability Assistance Dog, let management know that,  and have a copy of the Americans With Disabilities Act section on that with you to show them.
        (5) if necessary, offer an added Security  Deposit equal to 1 month rent (or less), but bargain for this to be refunded after 6 months if the pet has not caused any problems.  any apt that advertises as "pet friendly" should  not require this, but  with those not so offering , it might be a decision maker.

        Of course once you are a tenant, be a model tenant who is a delight to management.  pay your rent on time, don't make any trouble, don't let your pet make any trouble.  be courteous to other tenants and especially respect any who may be afraid of dogs by detouring around them.

More site with great info on moving with pets from AdoptaShelter, click here!
Also, 21 Tips For Moving With Pets from MoveBuddha, click here!

Find Your Missing Pet

Learn how to send an animal alert for your lost pet at Lost My Doggie.com.

Review helpful tips on creating effective lost/missing fliers at Missing Pet Partnership.org. Also, useful lost cat behaviors at Missing Pet Partnership.org.

- Be prepared before your pet goes missing -

Learn about microchipping your pet at Petfinder.com.

Check out this phone app with pet fac regocnition to help reunite you with your pet at Pet Recognition.com.
Here are some GREAT TIPS in getting your loved pet found!! They work! 

Make a LOST DOG report with the shelter immediately!

• Make a FREE Craigslist ad for a missing pet with a picture and also in Pennysaver right away!!

• Visit the shelters IN PERSON and OFTEN because they don't post all the pictures of the animals collected, as well as the hold times are only a few days!

• Make a big sign for your front yard! Keep it simple- Example: 
LOST DOG/CAT! Medium size, white and brown, female and male
Please call 123-4567 REWARD

• Then go to https://www.lostmydoggie.com/package-options.cfm choose the FREE option, you can then enter the info and photos. This information is faxed immediately to Animal Shelters, Rescue agencies and veterinarians. Many dogs have been found this way! 

Free flyers may be made and distributed at Lostmydoggie.com or flyers can be made at http://www.petbond.com/flyerentry.php

• Sign up for https://nextdoor.com/ and it contacts all your neighbors surrounding your home.

• Place flyers in a 5-10 block area around the last seen area of the pet, visit and hand flyers to your neighbors and to any garage sales within 12 blocks for next 2 weekends.

• Place an ad in the Penny Saver and your local paper too. The word REWARD often helps- just don't say how much!

• You should also place a blanket, stuffed toy or other item on your porch or near your home so your dog can smell it and find its way home. 

• Tell the mailman, UPS, and FedEx drivers! They see a LOT!

• Lastly keep us updated with any sightings or information and DON’T LOSE HOPE!
 Saving One Cat at a Time Through Education and Community Support 
Lapcats is a non-profit organization 501(c)(3) 47-3066321
info@lapcats.org
  • Home
  • About LAPCATS
  • Adoptable Cats
    • Adoption Information
    • Adoption Application
  • Success Stories & More
    • Success Stories
    • Current Kitty Updates
    • Sharing is Caring Blog
    • Rainbow Bridge Memorials
  • Resources and Help
    • Found a Stray Cat or Kitten?
    • Cat Links/Ask Lapcats
    • Health Resources
    • Home Resources
    • Products We Love
  • How You Can Help
    • Donate
    • Volunteer
    • Fundraisers
  • Shop
  • Our Programs
    • Laps for Love
    • Sharing is Caring
  • Events
  • Contact
  • Our Partners and Supporters
  • Our Team