[will only be current as of February 2022, as this website will no longer be editable after this]
EMERGENCIES
SPECIALIST REFERRALS
PET LOSS AND EUTHANASIA
PHARMACY SERVICES
PET SITTERS/ WALKERS/SERVICES
VETERINARY INSURANCE
PET STORES
GROOMERS
BOARDING FACILITIES
PET CLASSES / TRAINERS
PET ARTISTS
PET RESCUE ORGANIZATIONS
FOOD, FASHION and FUN
PET HEALTH INFORMATION
TRAVELING WITH YOUR PET
HUMAN HOUSE CALL DOCTOR, plus…
VETS ELSEWHERE
EMERGENCIES
Pet Emergency and Specialty Center of Marin
PESCM; https://pescm.ethosvet.com/
901 Francisco Blvd. East San Rafael, CA 94901, (415) 456-7372
SAGE San Francisco: www.sagecenters.com/san-francisco/
600 Alabama St. at 18th, Mission/Potrero Hill, (415) 566-0540
BluePearl Pet Hospital, [formerly NorCal]: www.bluepearlvet.com/hospital/daly-city-ca/
2201 Junipero Serra Blvd, Daly City (415) 413-7363
PETS Referral Center a 24/7 Specialty and Emergency Veterinary Care Center
1048 University Ave., Berkeley, CA 94710; (510) 548-6684
ACES, Animal Care and Emergency Services https://aces-bayarea.com/
1333 9th Avenue, San Francisco 94122, (415) 506-5488
ASPCA Poison Control: (888) 426-4435 www.aspca.org/pet-care/poison-control
SPECIALIST REFERRALS
SAGE San Francisco www.sagecenters.com/san-francisco/
600 Alabama St. at 18th, Mission/Potrero Hill, (415) 566-0540
Pet Emergency and Specialty Center of Marin
PESCM https://pescm.ethosvet.com/
901 Francisco Blvd. East San Rafael, CA 94901, (415) 456-7372
PETS Referral Center a 24/7 Specialty and Emergency Veterinary Care Center
1048 University Ave., Berkeley, CA 94710; (510) 548-6684
BluePearl Pet Hospital, [formerly NorCal]: www.bluepearlvet.com/hospital/daly-city-ca/
2201 Junipero Serra Blvd, Daly City (415) 413-7363
Veterinary Visions, Animal Eye Specialists: www.VeterinaryVision.com
210 Industrial Rd. #100, San Carlos, CA, (800) 427-5367
1235A Taraval St. San Francisco, CA, (800) 427-5367 {M,W,F,Sat}
Aggie Animal Dental Service: www.aggievetdentist.com
487 Miller Ave., Mill Valley: (415) 389.5917
Veterinary Cardiology Partners: www.veterinarycardiologypartners.com Dr. Lori Drourr ; Can do housecalls! 510.318.1692.
Veterinary Behaviorist: Drs. Jeannine Berger DVM and Wailani Sung DVM, board certified behaviorists, Dr. Sophie Liu DVM, at the SFSPCA, Mission Campus www.sfspca.org – www.sfspca.org/behavior-training/behavior-consultations (415) 554.3085
San Francisco Pet Behavior http://www.sfpetbehavior.com/ Keely Commins DVM
Go, Cat, Go!, Cat Behavior Consulting, with Daniel DQ Quagliozzi, https://gocatgosf.com (415) 806.1351
PET LOSS AND EUTHANASIA
Animal Memorial Service: cremations- individual and communal.
www.animalmemorialservice.com (888) 255-1002
Pet Loss Support Hotline: – grief counseling: staffed by UC Davis veterinary students: www.vetmed.ucdavis.edu/ccah/petloss.cfm(800) 565-1526
Grieving the Death of a Pet, by Betty J. Carmack, Ed.D., R.N.: www.bettyjcarmack.com
Pet Relationships, Grief and Loss, Ryan Horvath, MFT: http://www.ryanhorvathmft.com/Pet-Relationships 415.663.6286
S.F. Pet Loss Support Groups
a place for healing where others understand and support you in your grief.
Downtown San Francisco, 3rd Thursday of every month, 7:00-8:30pm;
Led by Tony Rousmaniere, PsyD; www.drtonyr.com/pet-loss
To RSVP, call (415) 401.7405 or email trousmaniere@yahoo.com
San Francisco SPCA, 1st Tuesday of every month, 7:30-9:00pm;
Led by Betty J. Carmack, Ed.D, R.N.; No RSVP required.
243 Alabama St.
Pet Net Support, ” We’re here for you, so you can be there for them” www.petnetsupport.com; 800.590.2512
PHARMACY SERVICES
VetSource: Click Here
PET SITTERS/ WALKERS/SERVICES
www.TheUrbanPaw.com Emy Sakai (415) 202-4157 emy@theurbanpaw.com
ErinKMeyer@gmail.com Erin K. Meyer, veterinary nurse/petsitter (415) 596-4247
Sfpetsitter2000@yahoo.com Melodi Liskey pet services (415) 846-5558
RhondasPetCare@comcast.net Rhonda Lenore (415) 661-7749
www.talesofthekitty.com Shelly Ross (415) 990-2440
www.allcreatureshealingnetwork.com Aldyth Beltane (415) 504-7332
www.josispaw.com Jenn Lyons jenn@josispaw.com
www.athomepetsittingsf.com Mary McCarthy (415) 871-5559
http://www.wetnosepetcare.com/ Matt Miller (415) 746.9672
www.happydogsgowalking.com Emily Leduc, dog walker, veterinary nurse experience (415) 498-0607
http://www.thewholepet.net Courtney and gang, 415.517.6063
kittycatsitter@yahoo.com Cat and House Care, Claire Silver (415) 435.7936
Lydia’s Nob Hill Cat Purrfect (415)515.5281 lydialkim@gmail.com
VETERINARY INSURANCE – this is recommended for most pet owners!
An unbiased website to help you research Pet Insurance: http://www.petinsurancereview.com/about.asp
An independent site run by a veterinarian who has compiled a list of the benefits, coverage and ‘gotchas’ of every policy available in the U.S. http://www.pet-insurance-university.com/index.html
Trupanion www.trupanion.com 800.569.7913
Pet’s Best Insurance www.petsbest.com 877.738.7237 – our clients receive a 5% discount from Pet’s Best Insurance.
Nationwide (formerly, VPI Pet Insurance) http://www.petinsurance.com/ 800.872.738
Pet Assure, is a pet membership vet referral program, pet care saving’s plan; www.petassure.com 888.789.7387
24PetWatch http://www.24petwatch.com/ 888.897.7387
Purina Care http://www.purinacare.com/ 877.878.7462
AKC Pet Insuance http://www.akcpetinsurance.com 866. 725.2747
PetPlan http://www.gopetplan.com/ 866. 467.3875
ASPCA http://www.aspcapetinsurance.com/ 866. 861.9092
Pet First Healthcare http://www.petfirst.com/ 866. 937.7387
Embrace Pet Insurance http://www.embracepetinsurance.com/ 800.511.9172
Healthy Paws Pet Insurance http://www.healthypawspetinsurance.com/ 800.453.4054
Pet Premium https://www.petpremium.com/ 800.935.7280
GROOMERS
Golden Gate Grooming, www.goldengategrooming.com 415-566-PAWS (7297)
Aussie Pet Mobile of San Francisco (415) 877-1779 / 1-888-764-8613 www.aussiepetmobile.com/index.cfm
Shear Pets, mobile grooming salon [cats and dogs] www.shearpets.com/ 888-503-8007
Mudpuppy’s tub and scrub, www.mudpuppys.com 536 Castro St., SF, CA 94114 415-431-8899
BOARDING FACILITIES
High Tail Hotel www.hightailhotel.com
2275 Revere Avenue, San Francisco; (415) 913-7101
Pet Camp Cat Safari www.petcamp.com
3233 Sacramento Street, San Francisco; (415) 567-0700
Pet Camp – Main Campground www.petcamp.com
525 Phelps Street, San Francisco; (415) 282-0700
SF Hound Lounge www.sfhoundlounge.com
2825 Mariposa Street, San Francisco; (415) 255-1170
Fog City Dogs www.fogcitydogs.com
Lodge: 2280 Shafter Ave. SF, CA ; 415-642-DOGS (3647)
Daycare: 1488 Lombard St. SF, CA; 415.409-DOGS (3647)
Feline Wishes and Caviar Dreams www.felinewishes.com
600 Bryant Street, San Francisco; (415) 543-KENL (5365)
Embarkadero Social Club www.embarkaderosocialclub.com
1766 Mission St. , SF, CA; 415.431.3647
Kitty Chateau www.KittyChateau.com A family owned, feline only, luxury bed and breakfast. in the heart if the Castro.
4406 18th St., SF, CA; (415)529-1819
PET CLASSES / TRAINERS
SF Puppy Prep www.sfpuppyprep.com
251 6th Street, San Francisco; (415) 618-0828
A Better Way Dog Training, Bob Gutierrez
(415) 648-DOGS (3647)
Sirius Dog Training www.siriuspup.com 800.419.8748
Smarty Pup www.smartypup.com (415)730.5149
PET ARTISTS
Mark Rogers Photography, who did some of the pictures on this website:
Pet Poses with Personality – www.MarkRogersPhotography.com (415) 378-8602
Jesse Freidin Photographs, Fine Art dog portraits – www.jessefreidin.com (415) 370-5054
Pet Poses Photography, witness and illuminate the love you feel with your special animal friend – www.petposes.biz/
(415) 846-9983
Pet Picasso, by David Barnett, colorful custom pet portrait acrylic paintings; he did my beautiful dog ‘Remy’ as depicted here. www.petpicasso.net (415) 505-5466
PET RESCUE ORGANIZATIONS
SF Animal Care and Control, for dog licensing: http://www.sfgov.org/site/acc_index.asp?id=6619 415.554.6364
[At SFVH, we can honor the first free exam/consultation for newly adopted pets; please call SFVH for more information].
The San Francisco SPCA www.sfspca.org
2500-16th Street, San Francisco, (415) 554-3000; the hospital: (415) 554-3030
[At, SFVH, we can honor the first free exam/consultation for newly adopted pets;please call for more information].
Asians for Humans, Animals, and Nature www.ahan.org Is a non-profit organization dedicated to educating the public on animal and environmental welfare.
BADRAP www.badrap.org Securing the future of the American Pit Bull Terrier as a cherished family companion.
Family Dog Rescue www.norcalfamilydogrescue.org Dedicated to the proper care and socialization or our rescued animals and to making a great connection between dogs and humans!
Grateful Dogs rescue www.gratefuldogsrescue.org Our mission has been to save the lives of dogs at San Francisco Animal Care and Control that are at risk of euthanasia.
Milo Foundation www.milofoundation.org To rescue adoptable at-risk animals, match them to homes best suited to provide lifetime care, rehabilitate those who need it, offer sanctuary to those who are not placed, and educate the public about responsible pet guardianship, including spay/neuter.
Muttville www.muttville.org To change the way the world thinks about and treats older dogs and to create better lives for them through rescue, foster, adoption and hospice.
Pets in Need www.petsinneed.org To bring a loving, healthy home within paw’s reach of every adoptable dog and cat in our community.
Rocket Dog Rescue www.rocketdogrescue.org Is a volunteer based organization serving the greater Bay Area, dedicated to saving homeless and abandoned dogs from over crowded animal shelters.
Wonder Dog Rescue www.wonderdogrescue.org We are a dedicated volunteer group, serving the San Francisco Bay Area and beyond, and rescuing dogs from all over Northern and Central California.
FOOD, FASHION and FUN
VET SOS, that Dr. Lum occasionally volunteers his services for: www.vetsos.org
A volunteer-based project providing free veterinary care for the companion animals of homeless San Franciscans.
Best Veterinarian: BAY WOOF’s, Beast of the Bay Awards 2009 winners: www.baywoof.com;
And runner up in same category for 2010!
Examiner Article 9.14.08, that Dr. Lum was in: www.sfexaminer.com
The Guido Gazette, start your day the Guido way; adventures of the Italian kitty www.theguidogazette.blogspot.com, see review by Guido of Dr. Lum, blog entry March 1, 2009.
Josie’s Bake Sale, locally and sustainably handmade, healthy, and super delicious human-grade baked treats for dogs
www.josiesbakesale.com (415) 830-5909
Small Batch, a natural alternative, using fresh organic and free-range ingredients grown and raised in the Bay Area
www.smallbatchpets.com (415) 285-4729
Paw Patch Pastries, freshly baked daily, natural organic gourmet treats for dogs. Gluten, soy and corn FREE! We offer cookies, and special cakes for any “Paw-ty” & occassion… www.pawpatchpastries.com (415) 500-4205
Paco Collars, handmade leather goods for you and your pet
www.pacocollars.com (510) 848-PACO
PET HEALTH INFORMATION
www.VeterinaryPartner.com
Up-to-date animal health information from the veterinarians and experts of the Veterinary Information Network (VIN), the world’s first and largest online veterinary database and community.
www.aspcabehavior.org Virtual Pet Behaviorist for free solutions to common pet behavior problems
ASPCA Poison Control: www.aspca.org/pet-care/poison-control (888) 426-4435a
A Great website about Pets and Zoonoses, animal diseases that humans can get: https://www.wormsandgermsblog
TRAVELING WITH YOUR PET
Interstate and International travel with your pet from the US, and within the US
https://www.aphis.usda.gov/aphis/pet-travel
For International travels, check out www.PetRelocation.com
VETS ELSEWHERE
Lake Tahoe area:
Dr. Bree Montana, Agate Bay Animal Hospital, Kings Beach area, 530.546.7522; www.AgateBayAnimalHospital.com
San Francisco:
Presidio Way Veterinary Hospital, 3619 California St., 94118, 415.387.6752; www.presidioway.com
Seven Hills Veterinary Hospital, 5264 Diamond Heights Blvd, 94131, 415.642.7200; www.sevenhillsvet.com
Polk Street Animal Hospital, 1830 Polk St., 94109, 415.877.1555; www.polkstreetah.com
Castro Street Animal Hospital, 100 Church St. Ste B, 94114, 415.658.7745; www.castroanimalhospital.com
Bay Area Bird Hospital, 2145 Taraval St., 94116, 415.566.4359; http://www.bayareabirdhospital.com/ …
… Birds, Reptiles and Small Exotic Mammals, oh my!
Peninsula:
Sequoia Veterinary Hospital, 1409 El Camino Real, Redwood City, 94063, 650.369.7326; www.sequoiavet.com
Evergreen Veterinary Clinic, 1611 Capitol Expressway, San Jose, 95121, 408.238.0690; www.evergreenvetclinic.com
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Other HOUSECALL vets outside of SF:
Eastbay:
Dr. Margo Reid of East Bay Veterinary House Calls, EBVHC, 510.806.8860; www.EBVHC.com
Dr. Anthony J. Smith of Rainbow Bridge Pet Services, 510.381.3389; www.RainbowBridgeVet.com
Dr. David Grant, 510.524.3062
Dr. David Bennett of Dr. Bennett’s Veterinary House Calls, 510.758.7921; www.BennettVet.com
Peninsula:
Dr. Carol Lah of Dr. Lah Mobile Vet, https://drlahmobilevet.com/ Mobile Veterinarian serving SF, Peninsula, and Silicon Valley.
Dr. Beverly Ort of San Bruno Pet House Calls, 650.588.4291.
Dr. Barbara Kollin of Palo Alto, 650.321.6797
Dr. Janet Lawson, of Coastside Veterinary Clinic, in Half Moon Bay, 650.726.9738; www.coastsidevet.com
Marin County:
Dr. Ken Steele, of San Rafael, San Anselmo, 415.451.4838.