First Pit Bulls, Then Chihuahuas...Now Everyone!
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Our MissionOur Pack's mission is to keep pets from entering shelters in the first place, by providing free spay/neuter, education, training, post adoption support, rescue, and facilitating the lifelong bond between pets and their people.
Our mission is to also keep rabbits from entering shelters and educate the public on proper care. We have found similar misunderstandings about this species in regards to care and behavior as companion animals as we've seen with dogs. There has also been an increasing number of abandoned rabbits to shelters and on the streets. For more information on how we evolved to this work click on our Bunny Education & Rescue page above. Our VisionOur Pack's vision is that there will be fewer pets entering shelters and more pets staying home.
Our Pack's roots are in pit bull rescue and pit bull dog training classes, including work with the Michael Vick case. Leo came from this case and became a therapy dog within weeks of arriving. Our Pack continued to rescue dogs from dog fighting cases for several years and many of those dogs also become therapy dogs. Then we began to see much less discrimination towards pit bulls and less shelters overcrowded by them. We do not see discrimination from partner shelters at this time, in our local areas. We have not stopped advocating for pit bulls, we still provide advocacy through education, training, pet retention programs and rescue. In recent years we began to also include Chihuahuas in our rescue efforts from shelters, along with education and training. Now, we encompass all breeds of dogs in our programs and encourage adoptions of senior dogs. It's also our vision to see rabbits have better lives through education, rescue and help with spay/neuter. They have been followed by similar misconceptions on care and as sentient, feeling beings.
Dog Training Class Every Sunday // 10-11am // Los Gatos
Our Pack, Inc. offers all breed, low cost dog training classes in Los Gatos every Sunday. We started pit bull training classes over 10 years ago, and as all dogs are individuals, we have expanded to include all breeds. These classes are cancelled at this time due to COVID-19 until further notice. For questions or help with your dog e-mail dog trainer Marthina McClay, CPDT-KA at info@ourpack.org and check out our classes link at Classes. Dog Behavior Consultations in Los Banos Let us know if you have questions or need help with your dog. We work with all breeds. Our Pack, Inc. has expanded dog behavior and training assistance as well as owner support to the central valley/Los Banos. E mail Marthina McClay, CPDT-KA at info@ourpack.org Check out our Classes page or email info@ourpack.org for more information and directions to the classes. Free for Volunteers that bring shelter dogs from Humane Society Silicon Valley, and Adopters and Fosters through Our Pack, Inc. Watch for upcoming dates and educational events!
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ResourcesThe Truth About Pit Bulls
The Truth About Chihuahuas Found a stray? Therapy Dogs Tips For Living With Your Dog Our Training Philosophy Love & Leadership Dog Parks Multi-Pet Homes Dog-Dog Introductions Socializing Your Dog Peace At The Fence Same-Sex Pairings Dog Aggression vs. Leash Reactivity Dogs & Backyards Our Sponsors Meet The Our Pack Crew |
Community Services/Free Spay and Neuter
If you're in need of spay or neuter services and you're in the South Bay Area or Los Banos, California, please write to info@ourpack.org.
If you're thinking of surrendering your dog, please let us help you with training advice or resources to assist you in keeping him or her instead of surrendering. We're here to help.
Here are photos of just a few of the people (and their dogs!) that we've helped through this program:
If you're thinking of surrendering your dog, please let us help you with training advice or resources to assist you in keeping him or her instead of surrendering. We're here to help.
Here are photos of just a few of the people (and their dogs!) that we've helped through this program:
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