Helpful Links

Adopt-a-Pet
An online adoption marketplace connecting shelters/rescues with potential adopters and promoting pet adoption in North America.

AIPHIS Pet Travel
A U.S. federal government page outlining the export, import, and interstate travel requirements for pets to ensure safe and legal movement of animals.

Air Animal Movers
A pet relocation company that manages domestic and international door-to-door transport and the paperwork/airline requirements to move pets safely.

All Paws Inn
A full-service pet resort and daycare in O’Fallon, IL offering boarding, playgroups, training, and grooming for dogs (and sometimes cats) while owners are away.

American Heartworm Society
An organization focused on prevention, diagnosis and treatment of heartworm disease in companion animals.

Anapsid
An online resource offering education and outreach about reptile care, welfare, and responsible ownership.

Animal Emergency Center (AEC)
An emergency veterinary hospital in Collinsville equipped to handle urgent and critical care for pets outside of regular clinic hours.

Animal Eye Associates
A veterinary ophthalmology specialty practice in St. Louis dedicated to diagnosis and treatment of eye disorders in animals.

Animal Neurology Center
A referral hospital for pets in the St. Louis area focusing exclusively on advanced neurological care, surgery and diagnostics for companion animals.

ASPCA Pet Poison Control
The poison-control phone line and resource from the ASPCA for pets exposed to toxins, offering emergency guidance for veterinarians and pet owners. A fee does apply for using this service!

Associated Veterinary Specialists (AVS)
A multi‐specialty veterinary hospital in St. Louis that offers surgery, internal medicine, imaging and other specialty services beyond standard veterinary clinics.

Association for Pet Loss & Bereavement
A nonprofit community offering free and membership-based support, webinars, and memorial options for those coping with the loss of a companion animal.

Association for Pet Obesity Prevention
A nonprofit advancing research and awareness around pet obesity and healthy weight for companion animals with a lot of information on nutrition, calorie calculators and more.

AVMA Pet Travel Page
A professional veterinary association’s resource providing answers and best-practice guidelines for traveling with companion animals.

Belleville Humane Society
A donor-funded nonprofit shelter in Belleville, Illinois dedicated to improving the lives of animals through adoption, humane education, & community outreach.

Bi-State Wildlife Hotline
A wildlife rescue and referral hotline serving the Illinois–Missouri metro region, helping coordinate non-lethal wildlife exclusion, rescue and rehabilitation.

Blue Skies In Home Pet Euthanasia
A pet hospice and in-home euthanasia service in the St. Louis area offering compassionate end-of-life care for pets in the comfort of their own home.

Canine to 5
A pet services company in O’Fallon that provides dog daycare, boarding, training and enrichment for working pet owners.
Care Credit
A health-care credit card / financing solution that allows pet owners to pay for veterinary, emergency and wellness pet care over time.

Carol House Quick Fix
low-cost spay/neuter and wellness clinic in St. Louis that helps pet-owners affordably access essential preventive services for their pets.

CoExist Pets
Locally owned, the trainer either comes to your place or offers to board your pet & train.

Cornell University Pet Loss Support
A university-based resource page providing hotlines, reading materials, and guidance for grieving pet owners and veterinary students serving them.

Country Estates
A long-standing kennel facility in Shiloh offering dog boarding, training, grooming and a comfortable environment for pets while owners travel.

Dog Sports at Kim’s
A performance‐dog training center in the St. Louis region that offers dog agility, obedience, scent work and competition-level activities for motivated pet owners.

Embrace
A provider of pet-health insurance designed to reimburse for eligible veterinary treatments for dogs and cats.

Four Hearts Foundation
A nonprofit offering low-cost spay/neuter and emergency medical assistance for dogs and cats in the greater St. Louis / southern Illinois region.

Frankies Friends
A nonprofit dedicated to providing grants and veterinary services to pets with cancer and other life-threatening conditions whose families can’t afford treatment.

Free Again Wildlife Rehab
A volunteer-driven wildlife rehabilitation organization offering care, transport and release support for injured or orphaned native animals.

Furchild
A pet store in O’fallon offering self-serve pet bathing stations, nail trims, and upscale pet products.

Gateway Pet Guardians
A community-focused animal welfare organization in East St. Louis providing affordable veterinary care, pet supplies, and low-barrier foster/adoption programs to keep pets and people together.

Grooming by Pam
A home-based grooming service specializing in personalized grooming sessions for dogs of all sizes in the St. Louis region.

Hartz Second Chance
Low cost cat only spay & neuter services as well as vaccines.

Hawthorne Animal Clinic
A clinic in Glen Carbon that offers emergency care, as well as routine pet care.

Home Again
The microchip we utilize with registration information & other tools to help recover a lost pet.

Indoor Pet Initiative
A program providing science-based guidance on how to keep indoor cats physically and mentally healthy.

Kennelwood
Located in Maryville, this facility offers dog boarding, daycare and training.

Kersting Bird Medicine & Surgery
A veterinary practice in St. Louis focused on avian and exotic pet medicine and surgery, providing specialized care for non-traditional companion animals.

Kranky K9
Also in Maryville, a dog-training business offering group classes, private lessons and behavior modification to help owners have well-mannered dogs.

Lap of Love
A veterinary service network that provides home-visit hospice and end-of-life care for pets, helping families through difficult decisions with compassion.

Lemonade
A branch of the Lemonade insurance company offering pet insurance policies with streamlined digital experience.

Lincoln Land Animal Clinic (Behaviorist)
A behavior-specialty veterinary clinic in Springfield, IL (and regionally serving) that treats complex behavior issues in dogs and cats through medical, environmental and training interventions.

Live Like Roo
A 501(c)(3) organization that helps families whose pets face a cancer diagnosis by providing financial assistance and care-packages in memory of a rescue dog named Roo.

Lucky Dog
A dog daycare, boarding and grooming facility in Swansea designed to give pups a fun, safe “home-away-from-home” while their families are away.

Metro East Home Veterinary Care
A mobile and in-home veterinary clinic serving the Metro East region, bringing pet care directly to families at home.

Metro East Low Cost Spay/Neuter Clinic
A public service initiative of Metro East Humane Society offering affordable spay/neuter, vaccination, and pet wellness services to reduce pet overpopulation in the Metro East.

Metro-East Humane Society
A no-kill shelter serving Madison, St. Clair, Jersey, Bond and Macoupin counties that provides adoption, medical treatment, spay/neuter, and education for pets and people.

Missouri Veterinary Dermatology Center
A St. Louis-area veterinary dermatology center diagnosing and treating skin, ear and allergy issues for companion animals.

Mizzou Veterinary Health Center
900 E Campus Dr, Columbia, MO 65211 573-882-7821 Consultations: 866-895-7267 vhcrefdvm@missouri.edu

Muttley & Me
A boutique pet store in Swansea with a do-it-yourself pet wash.

No Leash Needed
A dog training and enrichment center in O’Fallon offering group classes, private sessions and a dog daycare/boarding combination to integrate learning and fun.

Partners for Pets
A 501(c)(3) rescue based in Troy/St. Jacob, Illinois that rescues animals from high-kill shelters and provides care and adoption services to over 21,000 pets.

Pawlicy Advisor
A site that compares pet insurance policies, explains coverage options and helps owners choose the right pet insurance plan.

Pawsitively Happy
A pet sitting, dog walking, and small-animal care company in the St. Louis metro area offering customized in-home visits for busy pet families.

Pet Food Recalls Thru the FDA
The FDA’s official page listing recalls and withdrawals of animal and veterinary products to inform pet owners and professionals of safety issues.

Pet Loss
A gentle, compassionate online community offering forums, chat rooms, memorials and candle-ceremonies to help individuals navigate the grief of losing a pet.

Pet Poison Helpline
A 24/7 veterinary poison-control hotline and online resource for accidental pet poisonings and toxic exposures. A fee does apply for using this service!

Petfinder
A large online database and platform helping people find adoptable pets and supporting shelters/rescues with resources.

Pets & Parasites
A public-education initiative providing information about the prevention of parasites (like fleas, ticks, worms) in pets and humans.

Pink Poodle
A full-service pet grooming salon in Fairview Heights that provides styling, baths, nails and enriching spa-treatments for dogs and cats.

Posh Paws
A low volume but full-service grooming facility in O’fallon, IL.

Pumpkin
A pet insurance company offering comprehensive health coverage for dogs and cats with digital access and wellness plans.

Red Rover
A nonprofit that helps animals in crisis — whether from natural disaster, neglect, or domestic violence situations — with emergency sheltering, grants and education.

Repti Files
A comprehensive educational website offering detailed care information for reptile keeping and responsible ownership.

Rover
A nationwide digital marketplace connecting dog and cat owners with vetted sitters, walkers and boarding hosts wherever they travel or need care.
Scratchpay
A pet-care financing platform offering flexible payment plans for veterinary bills, surgeries and wellness care without hidden fees.

Spencer Kennels
A multi-faceted pet care provider in O’Fallon offering pet boarding & grooming for dogs and cats.

Spencer Pet Rescue
A Rescue built on 2nd Chances, Healing, & Hope

St Louis Veterinary Radiology Associates
Located in Ballwin, MO this facility offers ultrasound with a board-certified radiologist.

Starwood Pet Travel
A global pet relocation and shipping company specializing in door-to-door transport for cats and dogs, offering full logistics, tracking and support for international moves.

The Pet Fund
A national nonprofit that provides financial assistance to U.S. pet owners who need veterinary care for their animals but cannot afford it.

Treehouse Wildlife Center
A nonprofit wildlife education and rehabilitation facility in Illinois offering outreach programs and rescue for native wild animals.

Trupanion
A pet insurance provider offering simple, unlimited-payout coverage for dogs and cats, designed to pay veterinarians directly and give pet owners peace of mind.

Tuft’s University Pet Loss Support Helpline
A hotline staffed by veterinary students and social work professionals offering free emotional support for pet owners experiencing animal-loss grief.

Universal Microchip Lookup
A centralized database provided by the American Animal Hospital Association (AAHA) to look up pet microchip information across manufacturers.

University of Illinois Veterinary Teaching Hospital
1008 W. Hazelwood Drive, Urbana IL
217-333-5300

Veterinary Dental Specialists
A Missouri referral practice specializing in advanced dental care for pets, including dental surgery, imaging and periodontal disease treatment.

Veterinary Emergency Group (VEG)
A regional veterinary emergency and specialty facility in Brentwood, Missouri providing after-hours, urgent care for pets.

Veterinary Partners by VIN
Professional client-education materials for pet owners about animal health topics.

Veterinary Rehab StL
A rehabilitation and physical therapy center for pets in the St. Louis region offering modalities such as hydrotherapy, laser, and therapeutic exercise post-injury or surgery.

Veterinary Specialty Services (VSS)
A St. Louis area referral hospital offering emergency care, as well as advanced veterinary diagnostics, surgery, internal medicine and specialty care for complex pet health issues.

Wild Bird Rehabber
A national directory and nonprofit referral source helping the public find licensed rehabilitators for injured wild birds.

Wildlife Rescuers
Directory of different wildlife rehabilitators by state.

