Moving to a new town with a sick cat taught me you can’t just pick a vet blind. I found the Local Business Directory one rainy afternoon while googling for help after a neighbor’s tip fell through. It’s a no-nonsense spot listing Veterinarians in Carpinteria, CA, with straightforward info—names, contacts, locations. My advice: skip the guesswork and check it first. I dialed a vet from there, got my cat’s cough sorted in a day, and felt like I’d dodged a bullet. It’s a simple tool, but when you’re new and stressed, it’s a lifeline worth knowing about.