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Interested in getting a pet? Want to see if perhaps a pet is a good fit for you? What's involved in having a pet? See lots of information below.
I am not sure if a pet and I will mesh well. I need some experience being with a pet.
Try volunteering at a shelter!
https://eastbayspca.org/how-to-help/become-volunteer-foster/volunteer
Ages 12 – 15 must volunteer as a pair with an adult
Ages 16 & 17 can volunteer independently but must have a waiver signed by an adult
Not sure yet? Maybe not ready but want some kitty or bunny time?
Try Cat Town!
Must make reservations and there is a fee involved but it goes back to taking care of the cats.
Bunny Café
Rabbits take a lot more care than most people think. Be sure you know the responsibities of the being you are committing to. Experience them at the Bunny Café in San Francisco.
I am getting a pet! What kind of pet should I get and where from?
Adopting vs. Buying
Adopting or buying is definitely a choice you'll need to make. Adopting helps keep animal populations down. Buying can be costly and can be unethical depending on the breeder. With buying you can be more certain on traits and breeding.
Get informed:
- https://www.humaneanimalpartners.org/adopting-vs-buying-why-adoption-is-the-better-choice/
- https://bestfriends.org/pet-care-resources/top-reasons-adopt-pet-rather-buy
I want to get a pet or already have a pet and I need a little help with food and vaccinations.
Pet Food Pantry – East Bay SPCA
3rd Tuesdays 12 – 2pm but you must register the week before starting on Monday.
PALS East Bay – Free basic vaccines & microchips
Every 4 weeks in East Oakland
Paw Fund Free Vaccines – near the Berkeley Marina in Berkeley
On Sundays every four weeks
Finally, here is a list of books about pets. Some factual, mostly fiction, and some scary pet fiction thrown in for fun. And one great science fiction movie. Now you're ready for your own pet or enjoying those of others.
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