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LOW COST SPAY OR NEUTER FOR YOUR DOG, CAT, OR RABBIT.
  • Sponsored by Friends of the Watsonville Animal Shelter (FOWAS)
  • This program is for low-income Watsonville and Freedom residents.
  • Certificates are $40.00 per animal. Proof of income is required.
  • For information call the Watsonville Animal Shelter: 454-7303 (press 7).
  • Find out more.



Animal Care for Dogs

Here are some helpful references for caring for your cat. You can also find more options on FOWAS's Animal Friendly Resources page.
  • Books
    • Can We Have One? A Parent's Guide to Raising Kids with Cats and Dogs--A veterinarian and a Psychologist wrote this book to help parents with the many issues that arise when you are raising kids and caring for pets at the same time. They answer all the questions that you've thought of, and many questions that you forgot to ask! You will learn to avoid any injuries (caused by the pet or caused by your child), provide plenty of exercise for your pet when you are also trying to supervise your kid and balance 100 other things, avoid allergies, teach your kid to take care of their pets, and limit your child's exposure to germs and parasites. With a caring and humorous attitude, the writers talk about everything from bringing a baby home to a pet household, to helping your child deal with the death of their first pet. This book is relevant to all pet households, even though its primary focus is on dogs and cats.
    • The Man Who Talks to Dogs--The wild dog packs and millions of stray dogs in America ARE important to Randy Grimm. He started rescuing dogs and documenting the problem so that he could teach Americans about this issue. He is now famous for his work. The author describes the emotional and practical realities of Grimms' work. Grimm has realistic solutions to the problem, acknowledging that most of the wild dogs would be unable to find homes due to behavioral issues. His work inspires many people: one person can make a huge difference in this world.
  • Recommended Magazines and/or Web Sites
    • Animal Wellness- pet health topics such as pet food analysis, aging, allergies, skin and coat supplements, liver and kidney diseases, and even cat litter analysis!
    • Coastal Canine Magazine-All about LOCAL dog stuff!
    • Dog Watch - Cornell Veterinary Medicine Newsletter covers the latest dog info.
More Coming Soon.
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Purchase Dog Artwork and Save Lives!

dog collage
Constance Chandlee is a local artist who has generously donated her talent to finance our Second Chance Fund and Creature Comfort Fund. All profit from these sales will directly benefit the animals at the Watsonville Animal Shelter (Santa Cruz County Animal Services). You can help by purchasing this artwork! CLICK HERE for more information or to buy now, go directly to the new FOWAS Store.


FOWAS Store