Resources for Pet Parents and Community Members
At Murci’s Mission, we believe knowledge is power and compassion is a form of care. Our mission extends beyond rescuing animals. We are here to support the people who love them.
Whether you are a new pet parent, a seasoned animal advocate, or someone looking to help a furry friend in need, we want to make sure you have the tools and guidance to do it confidently. This resource page is designed to connect our community with services and support that make a real difference.
Here you will find information on low cost vaccine clinics, behavioral support, trusted local trainers, and other helpful tools to support you and your pet. Everything we share is selected with care to help strengthen the bond between pets and their people.
We are committed to removing barriers and making responsible pet ownership more accessible. When pet parents are supported, animals thrive. And when animals thrive, communities grow stronger.
This page will be updated regularly, so check back often as we continue to grow and expand our offerings.
Resources for Pet Owners
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Affordable Spay-Neuter & Vaccines & Resources
Keeping pets healthy and preventing unwanted litters starts with access to basic veterinary care. We know that cost can be a barrier, so we've gathered trusted community partners and resources to help make spay and neuter services, vaccines, and microchipping more affordable and accessible.
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Trap-Neuter-Return Videos
Trap Neuter Return (TNR) is one of the most humane and effective ways to help manage community cat populations. This page brings together trusted videos that walk you through every step of the trapping process, from preparing and setting traps to safely transporting cats for spay or neuter and returning them to their outdoor homes. These resources are designed to help you take action in your community and make a lasting difference for feral and stray cats.
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Diabetic Cats in Need
Diabetic Cats in Need offers financial assistance, education, and compassionate support to help keep diabetic cats with the families who love them. Their programs provide guidance, supplies, and resources so caregivers don’t have to navigate feline diabetes alone.
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Dog Behavior Help
Every dog deserves to be understood.
From basic manners to more complex behavior challenges, we’ve gathered trusted tips and local resources to help you build a better bond with your pup. -

Cat Behavior Help
Even the sassiest cats can thrive with the right support.
From litter box issues to scratching and beyond, we’ve compiled guidance and resources to help you understand your feline friend and create more harmony at home. -

Home To Home
Home To Home is an online platform that helps pet owners safely rehome their animals directly to new families, reducing shelter intake and stress for pets. It’s a compassionate way to find the right match without placing animals in a shelter environment.
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Puppy & Kitten Purchasing
Puppy and Kitten Purchasing: Ethical Breeder Checklist
Before buying a puppy or kitten, it’s important to know what to look for in a responsible breeder. This quick checklist helps you spot red flags, ask the right questions, and make an informed decision that supports animal welfare and keeps pets out of shelters. -

Dogs On Deployment
Dogs on Deployment supports service members by matching their pets with loving foster homes during deployments, giving military families peace of mind and keeping pets safe, cared for, and waiting when their humans return.
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HEART LA
HEART LA provides compassionate support for people and pets, with a focus on helping individuals and families fight for their right to keep their animals while navigating housing challenges. Their programs include advocacy for housing rights, veterinary care, pet food assistance, and emergency services, helping pets and their people stay together, even in difficult times.
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Feeding Pets of the Homeless
Feeding Pets of the Homeless provides pet food, supplies, and emergency veterinary care to the animal companions of people experiencing homelessness, helping pets stay healthy and families stay together during difficult times.
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Pet Help Finder
Pet Help Finder is a nationwide tool designed to connect you with free and affordable support in your area. Whether you need help with vet care, pet food, or emergency assistance, this resource makes it easier to find trusted programs near you—no matter where you live.
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Frankie's Friends - Charitable Pet Foundation
Frankie’s Friends provides financial assistance for pets in need of lifesaving emergency or specialty veterinary care, helping families access treatment they couldn’t otherwise afford. Their program supports pets with a good prognosis who require urgent medical care to survive and stay with the people who love them.
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The Onyx & Breezy Foundation
The Onyx & Breezy Foundation provides grants that support a wide range of animal welfare needs, including medical care, spay and neuter programs, rescue efforts, disaster relief, and assistance for pets whose families are facing financial or medical hardship.
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Red Rover
RedRover provides emergency financial assistance, temporary sheltering, and disaster relief to help pets and their people stay safe and together during crises. They also offer education and resources to strengthen the human-animal bond.
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STARelief
STARelief and Pet Assistance provides lifesaving veterinary care, pet food, temporary homes, and emergency shelter for families facing financial hardship—helping keep pets out of shelters and safely in the homes they love.
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The Mosby Foundation
The Mosby Foundation offers financial assistance for dogs needing non-routine veterinary care, focusing on lifesaving treatment for families facing financial hardship. Their program supports one-time grants to help dogs receive vital care when funds are limited.
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Cooper's Legacy Foundation
Cooper’s Legacy Foundation provides financial assistance for lifesaving veterinary care, helping families access urgent medical treatment so their pets can heal and stay in the homes they love.
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Audrey Pet Foundation- Idaho aid
The Audrey Pet Foundation helps families access lifesaving specialty and emergency veterinary care when treatment costs are out of reach. As Idaho’s first financial assistance program dedicated to advanced medical care, APF partners with WestVet specialists to provide support for conditions that require expert intervention—like heart defects, neurologic issues, or severe injuries. Their mission grew from a desire to ensure that no pet is denied the care they need simply because the cost is overwhelming.
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Pet Loss and Grief Support
Losing a beloved animal can be one of the most painful experiences we go through. Whether your grief is new or something you have carried for a long time, you deserve space to feel it and support to move through it. These resources offer comfort, connection, and guidance during a time when your heart needs it most.
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Spanish Resource Center
This collection of behavioral and health information is thoughtfully translated by a native Spanish speaker to support Spanish-speaking pet parents, fosters, and shelter partners. It also includes language learning tools to help bridge communication gaps in animal care. A valuable resource for building a more inclusive and informed community.
Centro de Recursos en Español
Esta colección de información sobre comportamiento y salud ha sido cuidadosamente traducida por un hablante nativo de español para apoyar a padres de mascotas, hogares temporales y refugios de habla hispana. También incluye herramientas para el aprendizaje del idioma, ayudando a cerrar la brecha de comunicación en el cuidado animal. Es un recurso valioso para construir una comunidad más inclusiva e informada.
Resources for Rescues & Shelters
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For Rescues & Shelters
This section is dedicated to helping shelters, rescues, and foster networks strengthen their care and operations. Here you’ll find educational videos, practical tools, and behavior guides created by trusted experts in the field. Whether you are looking to improve animal health, understand shelter-specific behavior, or provide better enrichment, these resources are designed to be immediately useful and easy to share with your team.
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DCIN
For shelters and rescue teams caring for diabetic cats, Diabetic Cats in Need provides insulin support, testing supplies, and expert guidance to ensure every cat receives safe, consistent, and compassionate medical care.

