| Healthcare and General Informational Sites |
American Association of Feline Practitioners
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An association of veterinarians dedicated to improving the health of cats.
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| American Society of Prevention of Cruelty in Animals |
Also known as the ASPCA, this national organization is devoted to preventing animal abuse. This site also contains links to the animal poison control center. |
| Growing Up With Pets |
Helps parents foster strong, healthy relationships between children & pets. |
| Healthy Pet |
Sponsored by the American Animal Hospital Association, this site offers a pet care library, find a hospital, and coloring pages. |
Indoor Pet Initiative
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The Ohio State University Veterinary College offers wellness information for indoor cats & dogs. The site is especially useful in helping to identify sources of feline behavior problems. |
Cornell University Partners in Animal Health
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This site has helpful videos showing how to do such things as give your cat medication, trim nails, etc. |
Heartworm Disease in Cats
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Lots of information on this serious disease in cats.
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| Pets & Parasites |
Information to prevent parasite infection in pets & people. |
| Purina |
General news relating to pets, nutrition & healthcare info. |
| Breed Related Information |
| American Kennel Club |
Information on all AKC recognized dog breeds. |
| Cat Fancier's Association |
Cat Fanciers Association information on cat breeds. |
| Pet Adoption |
| Bark Rescue |
A local rescue organization with pets for adoption & fostering opportunities. |
| Pet Adoption League |
Database of adoptable pets. |
| Pet Finder |
A national database of adoptable dogs, cats and other pets. |
| Non-Profit Organizations |
| Best Friends Animal Society |
Run by Best Friends Animal Society, the largest sanctuary for homeless animals in the country. |
| Humane Society of the United States |
The Humane Society of the United States, an international organization and largest animal protection organization in the nation. |
| Pet Loss Information |
Argus Institute Grief Resources
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Sponsored by Colorado State University College of Veterinary Medicine, this site offers several resources on pet grief. |
Association for Pet Loss & Bereavement
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A non-profit organization dedicated to providing resources & support to owners that have lost their pet.
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| CARE Pet Loss Helpline |
A pet help line sponsored by the University of Illinois College of Veterinary Medicine. |
Cornell University Pet Loss Support
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A support line sponsored by Cornell University. |
| Pet Loss |
A site offering message boards, chat rooms, local support group information, book recommendations, & other information related to losing a pet. |
| Tuft's University Vet Med Grief Support |
Grief support hotline & articles from Tufts University. |
| Exotics & Wildlife |
| Anapsid |
Information on all kinds of reptile breeds. |
The Tye Dyed Iguana
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A local reptile store that offers not only reptiles, but also supplies & a vast amount of reptile knowledge.
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| Wildlife Rehabber |
General information on rehabilitating wildlife & links to area rehabbers. |
| Pet Health Insurance Providers |
24 Pet Watch
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| Healthy Paws Pet Insurance |
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Pet Plan USA
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| Pet's Best |
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| Purina Care |
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Veterinary Pet Insurance (VPI)
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| Microchipping/Pet ID |
| Home Again |
Information on the microchip we use at Best Friends, as well as general information on microchipping and chip registration.
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Universal Pet Microchip Lookup
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A site sponsored by the American Animal Hospital Association that consolidates several microchip company databases & allows you to look up any pet with their microchip number. |