What to do now that you've got your pet:

 Food recommended by The Pet Rescue Center:

Nutro Max Natural Choice

Natural Choice mini chunk for older dogs
Natural Choice for Puppies for younger dogs
Natural Choice Complete Care for cats

Available at PETSMART and PETCO

Find out about Nutro Max products here: http://www.nutroproducts.com/

Rabies Shot:

Low cost rabies vaccinations are available at:

Animal Samaritans SPCA, Inc.
 72-307 Ramon Road Thousand Palms, CA
(760) 343-3477

Dog license:

All dogs four months and older need a license from the city where you live within 30 days. You will need a rabies vaccination certificate signed by a licensed veterinarian. You will also need a certificate that your dog has been altered (which you will receive from The Pet Rescue Center.)

County of Riverside Animal Services
45-355 Van Buren Street
Indio, CA  92201
call (760) 347-2319

Fee is $8.00 for one year for altered dogs
$3.oo fee for owners over 60
Hours of operation: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday 10AM to 4PM

Cats do not require licenses but should have an identity tag