By Dr. Bruce Carstens
Willow Rock Pet Hospital
At this time of year, we are concerned about the homeless in our community. This month I wanted to let you know about two local residents who take care of the many homeless pets in our area.
When I was in Vet School, I was shocked to learn that Sacramento county has to euthanize over 20,000 animals each year due to pet overpopulation. There just aren't enough homes for all the strays that are found by animal control officers.
Lauren Jones and Laurie Deuschel are two of the many volunteers at the Roseville SPCA who spend countless hours trying to make sure as many animals as possible find a good home. They are constantly bringing me kittens or puppies that need a little attention, so they can go to a new home healthy and free of parasites.
Send in your Pet-Care Questions: Each month Dr. Carstens will answer your questions about pet care on this page. Dr. Carstens can be reached at 630-9234, or mail your questions to Willow Rock Pet Hospital, 6661-M Stanford Ranch Road, Rocklin, CA 95677. www.willowrockpet.com(email - netvet@vfr.net) About the Author: Dr. Bruce Carstens graduated from the University of California at Davis School of Veterinary Medicine in 1991. He and his wife have been residents of Stanford Ranch since 1992 and have two children at Breen Elementary. Dr. Carstens opened his own office, Willow Rock Pet Hospital in the Food Source Plaza in June, 1997.