LINKS
Below are some links that you may find helpful, or perhaps some amusing!
| Healthcare and General Informational Sites | |
| www.aspca.org | Sponsored by the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, this site also contains information to the animal poison control center. |
| www.growingupwithpets.com | Helps parents foster strong, healthy relationships between children & pets. |
| www.homeagain.com | Dedicated to reuniting lost pets with their parents, especially for those enrolled. |
| www.healthypet.com | Sponsored by the American Animal Hospital Association, this site offers a pet care library, find a hospital, and coloring pages. |
| www.petsandparasites.org | Information to prevent parasite infection in pets & people. |
| www.purina.com | General news relating to pets, nutrition & healthcare info. |
| www.veterinarypartner.com | Sponsored by the Veterinary Information Network, this site has articles on many topics from behavior to specific diseases on all species. |
| Breed Related Information | |
| www.akc.org/breeds | Information on all AKC recognized dog breeds. |
| www.cfa.org/breeds | Cat Fanciers Association information on cat breeds. |
| Pet Adoption | |
| www.barkrescue.net | A local rescue organization with pets for adoption & fostering opportunities. |
| www.pet-adopt.org | Database of adoptable pets. |
| www.petfinder.com | A national database of adoptable dogs, cats and other pets. |
| www.pets911.com | This site is sponsored by Animal Planet. It has sections to adopt a pet, find a shelter, lost & found pets, and pet related news. |
| Non-Profit Organizations | |
| www.aspca.org | Sponsored by the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, this site also contains information to the animal poison control center. |
| www.bestfriends.org | Run by Best Friends Animal Society, the largest sanctuary for homeless animals in the country. |
| www.hsus.org | The Humane Society of the United States, an international organization and largest animal protection organization in the nation. |
| www.netpets.org | A non-profit organization that matches foster homes with pets that need care when the owner, listed in the military, is called to duty to serve the country. The organization also raises money to care for these pets. |
| Pet Loss Information | |
| www.cvm.uiuc/edu/CARE | University of Illinois College of Veterinary Med grief site. |
| www.petloss.com | A site offering message boards, chat rooms, local support group information, book recommendations, & other information related to losing a pet. |
| www.tufts.edu/vet/petloss | Grief support hotline & articles from Tufts University. |
| www.vetmed.iastate.edu/animal_owners/petloss | Iowa State’s grief support hotline & articles. |
| Exotics & Wildlife | |
| www.anapsid.org | Information on all kinds of reptile breeds. |
| www.wildliferehabber.com | General information on rehabilitating wildlife & links to area rehabbers. |
| Pet Health Insurance Providers | |
| www.aspcapetinsurance.com | Hartville |
| www.petfirsthealthcare.com | Pet First |
| www.petcareinsurance.com | Pethealth |
| www.petsbest.com | Pets Best |
| www.quickcarepetinsurance.com | QuickCare |
| www.petinsurance.com | Veterinary Pet Insurance (VPI) |
| Microchipping/Pet ID | |
| www.homeagain.com | Home Again |