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RESOURCES

PET SITTERS

MOST SITTERS ON THIS LIST ARE MEMBERS OF THE CLUB. PLEASE, CONTACT THE INDIVIDUAL DIRECTLY FOR SPECIFIC INFORMATION. THEY SET THEIR OWN RATES, TIMES, ETC. BOOK AS FAR IN ADVANCE AS POSSIBLE. THANK YOU.

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 - Nails 2 tails cat care

(714) 478-2432

 I can help you & 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 8yrs) 'Kitten Sitten' (no matter what age!) 

Of course, I bring in mail & water plants etc. while you're away. Just give a call & 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 canine people.)

bjb-rn@webtv.net

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 and help with fluids. 

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

Sanda Helmich

(951) 797-0531 (text)

Experienced Cat Lover and sitter available for Gates 5 and 6.

“My mom is the best! She whispers to me, softly brushes me, calms me with light massages and music, tells me when she leaves, when she will return and watches my every move.”

You will love Sandy's  adoration, comfort, and commitment during your Mom’s absence. Rates flexible for each unique pet sitting situation. Complimentary pre-hiring interview. Text and email updates gladly given upon request.

PREFER TEXT PLEASE 

ozhelmich@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

Suzanne M. Stowe - Sits by Suzanne

(949) 241-7045

I have over 20 yrs of professional pet sitting experience and specialize in caring for cats.  I worked for over ten years at Cat Fancy magazine  learning more about cat care in addition to my hands-on experience  as Cat Club President for two years.  

I am pleased to offer these services: In your home visits once or twice a day, for  half hour or one hour. Diabetic injections and sub-q fluid administration for kidney-compromised cats. 

meeser5@comline.com


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

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


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 


SUPPORTING VETERINARY GROUPS

Either the Club and/or its members use 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 - Laguna Hills

(949) 581-7387

Drs. Ernesto & Christine Rosete

25361 Alicia Parkway, Laguna Hills (map)

lagunapetcarecenter.com

Lake Forest Animal Clinic - Lake Forest

(949) 837-7660

Drs. Jennifer Self & Jason Trope

24301 Muirlands Blvd., Lake Forest (map)

lakeforestanimalclinic.com

Paw Sweet Paw

(949) 210-3773

Dr. Bernadine Cruz

8645 Research Drive, Irvine (map)

pawsweetpaw.com


MOBILE VETERINARY SERVICES

Better Vet

(949) 215-9119

Drs. Silvia Grossi-Stone & Ryan Lefmann

bettervet.com

A Mobile Vet

(949) 495-5475

Dr. Michael Wiekamp

amobilevet.org


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

MJ's Pet Spaw

(949) 784-9337

Mobile grooming for cats and dogs

mjspetspaw.com

Cats Luv Us

(949) 582-1732

Boarding and grooming

27601 Forbes Road, Laguna Niguel (map)

catsluvus.com

Paw Sweet Paw

(949) 210-3773

Veterinary hospital, boarding, and grooming

8645 Research Drive, Irvine (map)

pawsweetpaw.com


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


AFFORDABLE SPAY, NEUTER, AND VETERINARY SERVICES

Family Animal Hospital

(714) 434-2830

Dr. Lori Jaramillo

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

familyanimalhospital.ca

Laguna Pet Care Center

(949) 581-7387

Drs. Ernesto & Christine Rosete

25361 Alicia Parkway, Laguna Hills (map)

lagunapetcarecenter.com


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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