Where are you located?

3410 Guerneville Road Santa Rosa CA 95401 on just under 6 acres of property located in the heart of wine country.

What is a courtesy listing?

As a courtesy; animals are placed on Countryside Animal Rescues website under 'courtesy listings' to expand your audience and assist you in rehoming your animal yourself.

The animals listed are not a part of or associated with Countryside Animal Rescue, including CAR adoption and/or fostering programs. The information listed for each animal is provided by individual caregivers and is not generated or verified by CAR. CAR makes no representations related to these animals. As with all adoptions, CAR encourages potential adopters to gain as much information as possible before adopting these animals, including but not limited to temperament testing, consultation with a trainer, and consultation with a veterinarian. As always, CAR encourages you to spay and neuter your pets.

How can I support Countryside?

Check out our support page here, for new ways to help Countryside Rescue. 

Adopt / Foster an animal 

Volunteer for Countryside 

Donate: Time, Services, Money

Is my Foster / Adopted pet micro-chipped?

Microchipping your pet involves implanting a chip with your contact information in your pet’s shoulder area. The chip can be read by scanner at most animal shelters and is an excellent way to reunite lost pets with their families—as long as you keep providing the chip company with updated information. Pet owners also need to understand that a microchip is only one part of your pet’s identification system. Your pet also should have a collar with tags on it We strive to chip every rescue animal at least 4 weeks old and weighing at least 1lb.

We use Found Animals for our microchipping.

However, some animals come to us with pre-existing chips. We will give you information on how to transfer the chip information

into your name. We ask that you leave the rescue information on as back-up / alternate information.

How do I use Dawn to treat fleas?

The power of Dawn is, by far, superior to any other dish washing liquid. While it works wonders in the kitchen, it works miracles in the backyard. Dawn kills fleas on contact. Yes. Believe it.

How does Dawn actually kill fleas?

Dawn breaks down a flea’s exoskeleton. This breakdown leaves the flea helpless and very fragile. Imagine it this way, once the exoskeleton is broken down by Dawn, the flea’s body is torn and tattered by almost any pressure it comes into contact with.

Keep in mind that fleas are survivors and so they flee to areas of your dog that have little to no Dawn present.

When bathing your dog, make sure to get these areas:

• Your dog’s entire neck
  This will cut them off from the head, ears and nose.

• ​Between your dogs toesThe area between your dog’s metacarpal pad and carpal pad (back of paw)

• Make sure to get the same area on the back paws. 

• Your dog’s elbow and upward toward your dogs torso (think armpit)

• ​The ENTIRE abdomen, including your male dogs “area”If you don’t thoroughly lather this area, those pesky son of guns will flock to it and survive.

• Get the tail, underneath the tail, and yes, even the buttocks
   

Before introducing Dawn, make sure to wet your dog thoroughly, it helps to make an easy lather.

Use the bright blue dawn. Nothing fancier needed

Rufferals: Daycare / Boarding

Four Paws Pet Ranch

3410 Guerneville Road

Santa Rosa CA 95401

707­-542-­3766

At Four Paws Pet Ranch we know that pets are family members. They capture our hearts, share our homes,

and in many cases, are given the same status as our children. That's why choosing the right care for them is

important.

Loving owners know that dogs, even the smaller breeds, require a fair amount of exercise and stimulation to

stay happy and healthy. Canines by nature are very social creatures and they crave companionship.

We understand you can't be with your friends all day, every day, but you can help them to be more content during the times that you are away with day care or boarding at our award­winning ranch.

Our dedicated team delivers service that is designed to make all the difference in the world to the little ones who are blue without you.

How can I tell if my dog is dehydrated?

Signs of Dehydration in Dogs

Dehydration occurs when the total body water is less than normal. Usually it involves loss of both water and electrolytes, which are minerals such as sodium, chloride and potassium. Dehydration is caused by either a lack of food or water intake or an increase in water loss through illness or injury. A fever further increases the loss of water.

When there is not enough body water, fluid shifts out of the body cells to compensate, leaving the cells deficient in necessary water. This leads to dehydration. The severity of the dehydration is based on the magnitude of these body water shifts. Dogs lose fluid through: breathing, panting, elimination, diarrhea, vomiting, fever and evaporation through the feet and other body surfaces. Dogs replenish fluid by drinking water or other liquids and by eating moist foods.

Beginning Signs

Visibly tired Slowed pace/ Less animation

Excessive panting, signs of warmth

Changes in attitude (i.e. appears more apprehensive)

Eyes appear sunken and lack moisture

Dry mouth, gums, nose

The skin loses elasticity- Pinch a little skin between your thumb and forefinger on your dog's back. When you release it, it should pop back into place immediately. As the tissue under the skin loses moisture, the skin moves back more slowly. In extreme cases, the skin doesn't pop back.

Delayed capillary refill time- Place your index finger firmly against the gums so that they appear white. Remove your finger and see how quickly the blood returns to the gums. The time it takes for the gums of a dehydrated dog to return to their pink state will be slower than normal. Rectal temperature remains > 105° F

Final Signs 

Weak in the hind end

Wobbly and unsteady on feet

Tips To Avoid Dehydration

Maintaining a constant fluid level is as important in dogs as it is in humans.

1. Dogs lose a lot of water while panting. Leave two or three bowls filled with water around the house, so that he gets enough to drink.

2. If he has not had a good drink for a long time, start re-hydration slowly ... allowing your dog a few sips every few minutes. Overdrinking after a dry spell can quickly lead to vomiting and he may end up losing more fluids than he had.

3. Don't let your dog drink excessive amounts of water after a strenuous exercise session.

4. Wait a few minutes after your dog has exerted in very heavy exercise and then allow frequent but small amounts every few minutes.

5. If your dog is showing some signs of dehydration, give him electrolyte mixed in water. While water helps in replenishing a lot of nutrients, electrolyte can do the job more quickly.

6. Dogs who have gone a long time without water have a problem holding it down. So let him lick ice, he hydrates himself with licking the ice.

7. If your dog refuses to drink for any extended period of time, consult your veterinarian immediately!

Diagnosis

Blood tests such as a complete blood count and biochemistry profile are important to try to find the underlying cause of the dehydration but may not reveal if dehydration is present.

The most important tests are a packed cell volume and total blood protein test. These tests are done on a blood sample and can help reveal if dehydration is present. If the packed cell volume and total protein are elevated, dehydration is present.

Determining the concentration of the urine can also help determine if the pet is dehydrated and if the kidneys are affected.

Treatment

The treatment for dehydration is to supplement the body with fluids. It is often not possible for an ill pet to ingest sufficient water to correct dehydration. Fluids are typically administered as an injection. The most efficient method of rehydration is through intravenous fluids. This requires hospitalization as well as an intravenous catheter. Fluid replacement is done slowly to allow the body to compensate and slowly replenish tissues starved of fluid.