Resources
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EMERGENCIES
Available 24/7:
San Francisco Veterinary Specialists, Emergency Services,
A 24 hour Referral Hospital and Critical Care Facility www.sfvs.net
600 Alabama St. at 18th, Mission/Potrero Hill district, (415) 401-9200
ASPCA Poison Control (888) 426-4435 www.aspca.org/pet-care/poison-control
After Hours and Weekends:
All Animals Emergency Hospital: www.allanimalsemergency.com
1333 9th Ave at Irving, Sunset district, (415) 566-0531
Pets Unlimited: www.petsunlimted.org
2343 Fillmore Street at Washington, Pacific Heights area (415) 563-6700
SPECIALIST REFERRALS
San Francisco Veterinary Specialists www.sfvs.net
A 24 hour Multi-specialty Referral and Critical Care Facility
600 Alabama St. at 18th, (415) 401-9200
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.aggieanimaldentalservice.com
San Francisco and Corte Madera locations: (415) 553-2237
PET LOSS AND EUTHANASIA 
Animal Memorial Service: cremations- individual and communal.
www.animalmemorialservice.citymax.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
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.
PHARMACY SERVICES
SFVH home delivery service through VetCentric:
1-866-VET-CENTRIC (838-2368)
"this housecall doc is so much fun!"
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
www.theperfectpooch.com Paul Koval (415) 350-4620
VETERINARY INSURANCE - this is recommended for most pet owners!
An unbiased website to help you research Pet Insurance: http://www.petinsurancereview.com/about.asp
Trupanion www.trupanion.com 800.569.7913
Pet’s Best Insurance www.petsbest.com 877.738.7237
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 Healthcare Plan http://www.pethealthcare.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.petfirsthealthcare.com/ 866. 937.7387
Embrace Pet Insurance http://www.embracepetinsurance.com/ 800.511.9172
Healthy Paw Pet Insurance http://www.healthypawspetinsurance.com/ 800.453.4054
PET STORES
The Magic of Mark Rogers Photography
Hazel & Gertie’s www.hazelandgerties.com
3385 22nd St., San Francisco, (415) 401-9963
The Animal Connection II, Polk Street District
1677 Washington St., San Francisco; (415) 673-0473
and 2419 Chestnut Street, San Francisco; (415) 567-5335
Cheeko B pet boutique www.cheekob.com
611 Post St., San Francisco, (415) 440-1221
Cheengoo pet boutique www.cheengoo.com
2250 Union St., San Francisco, (415) 337-8481
BowWowMeow pet specialties and grooming www.bowwowmeow.net
150 Polk St., San Francisco, (415) 440.2845
Cole Valley Pets 910 Cole St. , San Francisco, (415) 564.8811
GROOMERS
Golden Gate Grooming, mobile pet spa [dogs] 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
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 
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)
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
'REMY' painted by David Barnett of Pet Picasso
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) 426-4435
HUMAN HOUSE CALL DOCTOR 
Dr. Justin Davis, the House Doctor: www.thehousedoctor.com
24/7 – call (415) 834-5364
VETS ELSWHERE
Lake Tahoe area:
Dr. Bree Montana, Agate Bay Animal Hospital, Kings Beach area, 530.546.7522; www.AgateBayAnimalHospital.com
San Francisco:
Seven Hills Veterinary Hospital, 5264 Diamond Heights Blvd, 94131, 415.642.7200; www.sevenhillsvet.com
Presidio Way Veterinary Hospital, 3619 California St., 94118, 415.387.6752; www.presidioway.com
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
Other Housecall vets outside of SF:
Eastbay:
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. Beverly Ort of San Bruno Pet House Calls, 650.588.4291.
Dr. Jennifer Martin of Wise and Wonderful Vet Housecalls, in San Mateo, 650.522.9838; www.wise-wonderful.com/
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. 