Resources

Local pet food pantries:
- Kitty Co. Cat Rescue's pet supply pantry
- Happy Tailz Grooming's pet food pantry
- Nose 2 Tail Cat Rescue's pet food pantry
- Washington Area Humane Society's quarterly Pet Food Bank distribution
- Humane Animal Rescue's Ellie's Pet Pantry
- Animal Friends's Chow Wagon Pet Food Bank
- Hancock County Humane Foundation's pet food pantry
Utilizing local low-cost spay/neuter services
Utilizing local low-cost veterinary care
Applying for CareCredit and/or Scratchpay for financial assistance with veterinary bills
Starting a GoFundMe and sharing it with friends, family, and others on social media to raise funds for veterinary bills or food
Resolving behavioral issues:
- The first step to resolving behavioral issues is to have your pet seen by a vet to rule out any underlying health concerns that would result in those behavioral issues
- Watching cat expert, Jackson Galaxy's, informative Youtube videos on ways to resolve any behavioral concerns
- Using pheromone plug-ins and sprays, such as Feliway
- Giving your pet Rescue Remedy drops or CBD/Hemp treats or oils
- Applying a calming collar to your pet
- Asking your vet to prescribe behavioral medications to your pet, such as Trazodone, Gabapentin, or Fluoxetine
- Reducing or removing any stress in the home that could stem from uncleanliness, conflict/arguments, high levels of activity/noise, and any changes within the environment, including bringing new animals in the home, rearranging furniture, remodeling, etc.
Managing cat allergies:
- Applying dander-reducing rinse-free shampoos such as Allerpet and Purina Pro Plan LiveClear
- Applying dander-reducing sprays and/or wipes
- Adding air purifiers throughout the home
- Regularly vacuuming, sweeping, mopping, and dusting the home
- Switching cats to a dander-reducing food such as Purina Pro Plan LiveClear dry food
- Talking with your doctor about allergy-relief medications or monthly allergy shots
Click here for a list of other local shelters and rescues
Rehoming resources:
- Animal Friends' Home-2-Home Rehoming program
- Adopt-a-Pet's Rehome service (use our code KITCOCAT237607 for 90% off)
- Craigslist and Facebook are also options, but we strongly encourage charging a rehoming fee, asking for vet and personal references, and having your pet spayed/neutered prior to using these services.

Pet Resources

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