Resources for the Community
Low-Cost Rabies Clinic
First Saturday of the month at All Pets Considered on Battleground in Greensboro
$10 for a one-year vaccine
All animals are required by law to have an annual rabies vaccine
11 am - 2 pm
*Cats and Dogs welcome (cats must be in carriers and dogs must be leashed)
Spay and Neuter Information
SPCA of the Triad does not offer spay/neuter services to the public. We recommend contacting the following:
If you are a resident of Guilford County and need financial help with your pet's spay/neuter, you can get a voucher for free. This includes feral cats.
Contact one of the top three listed clinics below and let them know you need financial assistance and live in Guilford County. Call for instructions on feral cat spay/neuter. Rabies vaccine and microchip are included with vouchers.
SpayNC Hotline
1-888-NC-FIX-EM (1-888-623-4936)
Monday-Friday, 9am to 2pm EST (Hablamos español)
Download SpayNC Helpline Flyer–English | Español
Watch SpayNC Helpline PSA (30 second video)–English | Español
Sheets Pet Clinic: 336-852-8488
(You must call Sheets first and make an appointment, but you pick up a voucher from Guilford County Animal Services). Sheets is a full-service veterinary clinic.
809 Chimney Rock Court, Greensboro
336-852-8488
http://www.sheetspetclinic.com
Humane Society of the Piedmont Spay & Neuter Clinic
4527 W Wendover Avenue, Greensboro, 27409
336-299-3060
appointments@hspiedmont.org
You can call or email for an appointment. Vouchers on site.
Piedmont Communities Spay/Neuter Wellness Clinic
1910 Church Street, Greensboro
336-333-5336
Appointment needed for pets; call and ask about feral cats
Vouchers on site
Other Spay/Neuter Options - vouchers not available
Project Bark
Central Spay & Neuter: 336-723-7550
https://www.centralspay.com
Financial Assistance for Spay & Neuter
Loving Pet Project NC
https://www.usamls.net/lpi/
Stray and Feral Cat Help
Guilford County Animal Services
Link to Animal Services webpage
Traps - "Do you see frequently see stray cats in your yard or neighborhood?"
Click here to learn about obtaining traps from Guilford County Animal Services. Here is the link for their trap guidelines, and here is the link for their trap agreement.
Feral Cat Assistance Program
Click here to learn more.
Pet Sitting Services
Snuggle Bug Cat Care of Greensboro
Julissa Bonds, Owner
336-355-6880
Services: Cat Sitting & Enrichment, Small Pet Care
Dog Trainers
The Dog Connection
Beth Alexander
https://www.facebook.com/beth.alexander.3150
alexanderacademy@mindspring.com
Bringing the Rescue Home, a free resource guide for humans
(you can download the above guide for free by clicking link)
Pawsitive Foundations
Meghan Prague, CPDT-KA, CCPDT
100% Positive Dog Training
mprague@pawsitivefoundations.com
336-497-1053
*Shelter/Rescue Adoption Discount - 20% off all packages
Almost Perfect Pets
Allison Dunmore
ahdunmore@aol.com
336-854-1716
In-Home Training, Private Classes, Board and Train
High Point, NC
Click here for website or above on name
Sit Means Sit - Greensboro
Alyssa Smith
919.606.5483
Day & Train, Board & Train, Tutoring, Group Classes, Puppy Programs, and more
The Importance of Decompression
The Importance of Decompression When Bringing a New Dog Home
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/training/the-importance-of-decompression-when-bringing-home-a-new-dog/
Did you recently adopt a Puppy? If so, did you know?
Just like human kids, puppies need vaccines to stay healthy and safe.
Vaccine Schedule:
6-8 weeks of age: DHPP (vaccines for distemper, adenovirus [hepatitis], parainfluenza, and parvovirus) & Bordetella (Kennel Cough)
10-12 weeks of age: DHPP Booster
16-18 weeks of age: DHPP Booster & Rabies
All vaccines are done annually after 1st year.
Deworming:
This is done in 2 doses, 2 weeks apart, and is dosed by the dog or cat's weight. It can be different depending on the type of worm, which is determined by a fecal sample run by a vet.
Heartworm Prevention:
Must Give MONTHLY YEAR-ROUND!!!
- Heartworm treatment is complex, sometimes dangerous, and very expensive for the dog.
- Yearly testing and administration of preventatives are critical to prevent heartworm. Preventatives used for prevention are also effective against roundworms, hookworms, fleas, and tapeworms.
- Make sure to use a formulation specifically intended for dogs.
- Numerous options on the market can include flea and tick prevention too.
What is Heartworm Disease?
Heartworm disease is a serious and potentially fatal disease in pets in the United States and many other parts of the world. It is caused by foot-long worms (heartworms) that live in the heart, lungs, and associated blood vessels of affected pets, causing severe lung disease, heart failure, and damage to other organs in the body. Heartworm disease affects dogs, cats, and ferrets, but heartworms also live in other mammal species, including wolves, coyotes, foxes, sea lions, and—in rare instances—humans. Because wild species such as foxes and coyotes live near many urban areas, so they are considered important carriers of the disease.
Dogs. The dog is a natural host for heartworms, which means that heartworms that live inside the dog mature into adults, mate, and produce offspring. If untreated, their numbers can increase, and dogs have been known to harbor several hundred worms in their bodies. Heartworm disease causes lasting damage to the heart, lungs, and arteries and can affect the dog’s health and quality of life long after the parasites are gone. For this reason, prevention is the best option, and treatment—when needed—should be administered as early in the course of the disease.
*Reprinted from heartwormsociety.org
Parvovirus:
DEADLY and EXPENSIVE (NOT TREATABLE AT HOME WITHOUT MEDS FROM VET)
- Puppies ages six weeks to six months are the most susceptible to parvo.
- Puppies are vaccinated against Parvo at approximately 6, 8, and 12 weeks of age. They are vulnerable to the disease until receiving all three shots in their vaccination series.
- Parvo is a preventable virus. Keep your puppy out of common grass areas and away from outside dogs until they are fully vaccinated. Parvo lives in the soil for up to 2 years. Therefore, if you can't guarantee a sick puppy hasn't been on the grass you want to put your puppy on in the last 2 years, DON'T!
- Obviously, puppies need to be outside, but we recommend keeping them on concrete or a non-soil surface until they are fully vaccinated.
What is Canine Parvovirus?
Canine parvovirus is a highly contagious virus that can affect all dogs, but unvaccinated dogs and puppies younger than four months old are the most at risk. Dogs that are ill from canine parvovirus infection are often said to have "parvo." The virus affects dogs' gastrointestinal tracts and is spread by direct dog-to-dog contact and contact with contaminated feces (stool), environments, or people. The virus can also contaminate kennel surfaces, food and water bowls, collars and leashes, and the hands and clothing of people who handle infected dogs. It is resistant to heat, cold, humidity, and drying and can survive in the environment for long periods of time. Even trace amounts of feces from an infected dog may harbor the virus and infect other dogs in the infected environment. The virus is readily transmitted from place to place on the hair or feet of dogs or via contaminated cages, shoes, or other objects.
Signs of parvovirus
Some of the signs of parvovirus include lethargy; loss of appetite; abdominal pain and bloating; fever or low body temperature (hypothermia); vomiting; and severe, often bloody, diarrhea. Persistent vomiting and diarrhea can cause rapid dehydration, and damage to the intestines and immune system can cause septic shock.
If your puppy or dog shows any of these signs, you should contact your veterinarian immediately.
Most deaths from parvovirus occur within 48 to 72 hours following the onset of clinical signs. If your puppy or dog shows any of these signs, you should contact your veterinarian immediately.
*Reprinted from American Veterinary Medical Association (www.avma.org)
Click to read and download Bringing the Rescue Dog Home. This easy-to-read guide provides critical information about successfully bringing a rescue dog into your home.
Click to read and download our Cat Care Guide. This provides critical information about caring for kittens/cats in your home.
Local Animal Rescues in Piedmont Triad
We all work together to save lives. We are sure we accidentally left a rescue off this page, as this is not an extensive list. If you want your rescue to be added, please email us at spca@triadspca.org.
Ruff Love Rescue
https://www.ruffloverescue.com
Sparkle Cat Rescue
https://www.sparklecatrescue.org
Juliet's House
Red Dog Farm
ARFP - Animal Rescue & Foster Program
Jan's Animal Rescue
https://www.jansanimalrescue.org
Doxie by Proxy - dachshund rescue
Merit Pit Bull Foundation
https://www.meritpitbullfoundation.com
Piedmont Animal Rescue
https://www.piedmontanimalrescue.com
Susie's Hope
Haley Graves Foundation
https://www.thehaleygravesfoundation.com
Forsyth Humane Society
National Dog Inclusive Rental Database
My Pit Bull is Family - www.mypitbullisfamily.org/housing.
My Pit Bull is Family is a 501c-3 non-profit organization with a mission to keep families together by advancing dog-inclusive rental & insurance policies and providing essential pet retention programming.
On their site, they host the nation’s largest database
of dog-inclusive rentals
This includes properties that:
– have no breed or weight restrictions
– have weight restrictions ≥ 60-70 lbs
– allow dogs that have a Canine Good Citizen certification or after passing a pet interview
-other resources including list of pet friendly insurance companies
Renting with your Pit Bull
Change of Heart Rescue has valuable tips about renting with your pittie, finding a renter's insurance policy, and training resources.
Bringing Animals from Crisis to Care
Their mission is to bring animals out of crisis and strengthen the bond between people and animals through emergency sheltering, disaster-relief services, financial assistance, and education.
- Red Rover Relief (funding for emergency vet care)
- Red Rover Relief Domestic Violence (Safe Escape and Safe Housing Grants)
- Purple Leash Project (help survivors and pets find safety together)
- Red Rover Responders
- Red Rover Readers (A social and emotional learning program for educators)