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RESOURCES

EMERGENCY SERVICES

Animal Poison Control

*Fees may apply*

  • ASPCA Poison Control: 888-426-4435
  • Pet Poison Helpline: 800-764-7661

Healing Hearts Emergency Animal Hospital

(949) 409-0333

23501 Avenida Carlota, Laguna Woods (map)

Weekdays: 6:00pm to 8:00am

Weekends and holidays: 24 hours

healingheartsemergencyah.com

Rise Pet Health Hospital

(949) 787-7473

24721 Alicia Pkwy, Laguna Hills (map)
NEW 2024 -- 24/7 Emergency Care 

risepethealth.com

Animal Urgent Care of South Orange Co.

(949) 364-6228

28085 Hillcrest, Mission Viejo (map)
Weekdays: 6:00pm to 8:00am
Weekends and Holidays: 24 hours 

aucsoc.com

Animal Ambulance of SoCal

(866) 473-8911

24/7 pet transport; in-home pet euthanasia, removal, and cremation

mypet2vet.com


CAT SITTERS

The services listed below are from member recommendations. The Cat Club is not affiliated with any private pet service business, nor should their inclusion be considered an endorsement. Service providers set their own rates, procedures, schedules, etc. Book as far in advance as possible.

Katy Boyd

(949) 616-0920

In your home cat care: feed, brush, playtime, and clean litterboxes. 

Will bring in the mail, paper, water plants.  Also, walk dogs and pet sit small mammals and birds.  Will send daily text or emails with pictures.  

ktybyd@yahoo.com

BARBARA BRYAN

(714) 478-2432

Nails 2 Tails Cat Care

I can help you and your kitty with most all issues 'cat'. I live in the Village and come to you! Mani-Pedis, Sub-Q fluids, insulin therapy (I had a cat w/diabetes for 8 years). 'Kitten Sitten' (no matter what age!)

Of course, I bring in mail and water plants etc. while you're away. Just give a call and we can chit-chat about our beloved critters and how I can help.  BTW. . .I love all animals and can care for most, but not so much doggies (sorry). 

barbbrn17@gmail.com

LEE CHASE

(323) 314-2177

I would love to visit your cat while you are away. I will feed   them, give them fresh water, clean their litter box, give them love, plus   whatever else they (or you) may need — just let me know. I love cats and will   treat your cats as though they were my own.

leechase92@gmail.com

Nancy Dykema

(949) 951-2760

As a life-long cat lover experienced in cat rescue and fostering, I am ready to give your precious pet(s) the loving care I want for my own. 

Of course, I will follow your directions for feeding, water, litter and all your other cat care routines. I can give medications.

I am happy to take in the mail and water plants.  I can send a daily email or text report. I will spend time with your kitty, petting, brushing, playing and just hanging out.

nancydykema@comline.com

SANDRA GIBSON

(949) 715-6940

Cat Sitting by Sandra

My skills include all facets of cat care, in the comfort of their own home. I live on Via Serena but I can help anywhere in Laguna Woods. 

I am vet trained in caring for senior cats, including oral medications , insulin therapy and subcutaneous fluids, and full compassionate hospice care.

See LagunaPetServices.com (LWV discount).

I may be out caring for a fur baby, so  please leave me a text or VM and I will call back soon.

sandragibson2012@gmail.com

SUSAN HEGEDUS

(714) 328-8881

Kitty Momma Cat Care

I provide flexible, personalized cat-sitting services to suit your kitty’s unique needs. From quick 30-minute visits for feeding and litter care to customized hours filled with cuddles and playtime, I’m here to ensure your fur baby feels safe and loved while you’re away. 

  • experienced giving meds/fluids
  • happy to water plants, bring in mail
  • local transport (vet, groomer)
  • sitting your fur babies in the security of   their own home

See kittymommacatcare.com

Susan@kittymommacatcare.com

Sandra Helmich

(951) 797-0531 text

Experienced cat lover and sitter available for Gates 5-6.

Your cat will love Sandy’s brushing, massages, music and attention.

Rates flexible for each unique pet sitting situation. 

Complimentary pre-hiring interview.

Text and email updates gladly given upon request. 

Text fastest response.

ozhelmich@gmail.com  

KATHARINE HOLLAND

(415) 378-2697

Katharine Holland’s Loving Cat Care

Reliable and compassionate cat care. I can visit 1-2x a day for feeding, playing and brushing your fur babies. Daily mail collection and darling photo updates included. For extended stays, I can board your cat at my home.

I am on Rover, which means I have had a background check and can provide references. I live in Gates 1-3.

khollandsf1@gmail.com

Janet Peters

(949) 627-1632

Your pets are my passion.

Providing the very best care and love for your dogs and cats while you are gone.  All proceeds from my business are given to rescue organizations to help the animals who are not as fortunate.

rescuethemallnow@gmail.com

Nancy Reff

(310) 200-4204

Experienced pet sitter for many years. I will give loads of love and care for your beloved pets. I also do many extras included in my price. I don’t charge extra for 2 pets. 

Please call for further information.

JEFFERSON SIMMONS

(909) 744-4429

I would like to help with care for family members of the feline kind. 

This includes 

  • feeding/watering, litter 
  • box changing, 
  • combing, 
  • petting/playing, and 
  • scheduled check-ins.

Feel free to leave me a voicemail or text message and  we can set up time to speak about possible care solutions for your cat.

Suzanne M. Stowe

(949) 241-7045

Sits by Suzanne

I have over 20 years of professional pet sitting experience and specialize in caring for cats. I worked 12+ years at Cat Fancy magazine where I learned more about cat care in addition to my hands-on experience and as Cat Club President for 2 years. I offer these services:

-In your home visits once or twice a day, for either 1/2 or 1 hour.

-Diabetic injections.

-Sub-q fluid administration for kidney-compromised cats.

-Boarding in my home office for up to two cats. 

meeser5@comline.com


CAT BOARDING

Cats Luv Us Boarding Hotel

949-582-1732

(Cats only)

27601 Forbes Road, Laguna Niguel

https://catsluvus.com

Club Cat Hotel and Resort for Felines

949-988-3999

(Cats only)

1360 Reynolds Avenue, Irvine

https://clubcatusa.com

Paw Sweet Paw Pet Resorts

949-333-1465

(Cats and dogs)

16811 Noyes Ave, Irvine

8645 Research Dr, Irvine

https://pawsweetpaw.com/boarding

Smart Parke

949-330-2288

(Cats and dogs)

24334 El Toro Rd, Laguna Woods

https://smartparke.com/laguna/cat-boarding


SUPPORTING VETERINARY GROUPS

The Club and/or its members use and recommend these local Vets

Laguna Hills Animal Hospital

(949) 837-7333

Drs. Anne Underwood & Terri Chang

24271 El Toro Road, Laguna Woods (map)

www.lhah.com

Laguna Pet Care Center

(949) 581-7387

Drs. Ernesto & Christine Rosete

25361 Alicia Parkway, Laguna Hills (map)

lagunapetcarecenter.com

Lake Forest Animal Clinic

(949) 837-7660

Dr. Jason Trope

24301 Muirlands Blvd., Lake Forest (map)

lakeforestanimalclinic.com

North Hills Animal Hospital

(949) 763-4402

Dr. Claire Gunderson

23052 Lake Forest Dr. C2, Laguna Hills (map)

northhillsanimalhospital.com

Paw Sweet Paw

(949) 210-3773

Dr. Bernadine Cruz

8645 Research Drive, Irvine (map)

pawsweetpaw.com


AFFORDABLE SPAY, NEUTER, AND VETERINARY SERVICES

Family Animal Hospital

(714) 434-2830

Dr. Lori Jaramillo

1525 Mesa Verde Dr. E., Costa Mesa (map)

familyanimalhospital.org

Laguna Pet Care Center

(949) 581-7387

Drs. Ernesto & Christine Rosete

25361 Alicia Parkway, Laguna Hills (map)

lagunapetcarecenter.com


MOBILE VETERINARY SERVICES

A Mobile Vet

(949) 495-5475

Dr. Michael Wiekamp

amobilevet.org

Better Vet

(949) 215-9119

bettervet.com


CAT GROOMING

Cat Nail Trimming

(310) 498-2003

Village resident Leslie Wilson will come to you to trim your cat's nails

leslielwilson@yahoo.com

Cats Luv Us

(949) 582-1732

Boarding and grooming

27601 Forbes Road, Laguna Niguel (map)

catsluvus.com

MJ's Pet Spaw

(949) 784-9337

Mobile grooming for cats and dogs

mjspetspaw.com

Paw Sweet Paw

(949) 210-3773

Veterinary hospital, boarding, and grooming

8645 Research Drive, Irvine (map)

pawsweetpaw.com


ORANGE COUNTY Relinquishment Resources

If you need resources for relinquishing a cat that does not live with a resident of the city of Laguna Woods, please use the list below as a resource before considering relinquishing to the high-kill Orange County Animal Shelter

Dani Meowzresq

(714) 997-0860

meoowzresq@aol.com 

South Counties Rescue Petco

(949) 240-9388

San Juan Capistrano

Blue Bell Foundation

(949) 494-1586

Laguna Beach 

www.bluebellcats.org 

Modjeska Ranch Rescue

(714) 608-3119

Teresa Modjeska

getpet@aol.com

Pet Allies Network

(949) 292-3279

petalliesnetwork@gmail.com 

Helen Woodward

(858) 756-4117

Ms Thompson

labeththompson@animalcenter.org 

Melody

no phone

A Positive Approach

shapoory@yahoo.com  

National Cat Protection

(949) 650-1232

Newport Beach, CA

www.natcat.org 


ANIMAL SHELTERS

Laguna Beach Animal Shelter

(949) 497-3552

San Clemente Animal Shelter

(949) 492-1617

Mission Viejo Animal Shelter

(949) 470-3045

Irvine Animal Shelter

(949) 724-7740

Helen Woodward Animal Care Center

(858) 756-4117

Orange County Animal Care Center

(714) 935-6848

The Ark of San Juan Animal Rescue

(949) 388-0034

Excellent source for kittens. If you want to foster mother cats and babies -- they often have them.

arkofsanjuan@cox.net                                

arkofsanjuan.org


END OF LIFE AND PET LOSS SUPPORT SERVICES

Animal Ambulance of SoCal

(866) 473-8911

24/7 In-home pet euthanasia, removal, and cremation

mypet2vet.com

A Pet's Circle of Life

(949) 345-6780

Dr. Audrey Clifton

In-home pet euthanasia, removal, and cremation

apetscircleoflife.com

A Pet's Farewell

(949) 374-7908

Dr. Leah Feldman

In-home hospice and euthanasia services

apetsfarewell.com

ONLY CREMATIONS & AQUAMATION FOR PETS

(949) 852-1485

Pet cremation or aquamation

www.onlycremations.com 

PAWS AND CLAWS AQUAMATION AND MEMORIALS

(714) 363-3354

Pet aquamation

pawsaquamation.com

Andrea Keith, LMFT, CEAP

(949) 650-2442

Pet loss support counseling and support group when painfully 

saying "good bye" to the pet you love.

time4therapy.com

akeithmft@gmail.com


OTHER CAT SERVICES

Animal Advocate Writer

(949) 533-1762

Voice of OC Investigative News Agency

voiceofoc.org 

Pet Photography by Susan Brown Matsumoto

(949) 246-6037

Professional photographer of pets, wildlife, and people

www.susanbrownmatsumotophotography.com

"I have always felt the best doctor in the world is the veterinarian. They can't ask patients whats the matter. They just got to know". . . . w. Rogers


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