Pet Links
Emergency Information
ASPCA
This organization hosts the nation's premier animal-specific poison control center which is available for your consultation 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Choosing the Right Pet for You
The American Kennel Club
The American Kennel Club has a wonderful site that should provide you with a good volume of breeder information in order to find the right pet for your individual situation.
Growing Up With Pets
A good all around informational site, sponsored by Gerber.
BreederWeb.Com
Find breed information, breeder listings, and breed-specific rescue groups and clubs.
Bow Wow Meow
Great pet names to consider when it comes time bestow the proper one upon you furry little friend.
Minnesota Valley Humane Society and Animal Humane Society
There are lots of great pets waiting to be adopted at the local humane societies. These websites inform you about available pets, classes offered, and how to volunteer your services.
The Humane Society of the United States
Extremely important information regarding the dangers of puppy mills, as well as detailed information on how to choose a breeder. Also a plethora of information regarding all things cats & dogs.
Greyhound Pets of America - Minnesota
Greyhound Rescue organization.
Puppy and Kitten Care Tips and Information
LongLiveYourDog.com and CatChow.com
These fun sites allow you to send birth announcements, create pet homepages, and obtain care kits.
American Veterinary Medical Association
This site offers veterinary professionals, owners, and animal lovers in general comprehensive information on how to best care for your canine or feline companion.
Pet Insurance
VPI
Veterinary Pet Insurance
Pets Best
Pets Best Insurance
ASPCA
ASPCA Pet Insurance
Nutrition for Cats and Dogs
Hill's
Good advice for the new pet owner along with a free e-book if you register on-line and chances to win free food.
Pet Diets
This is a resource for pet nutrition advice and homemade diets from veterinary nutritionists.
Advice for the Feline Friendly
CatChannel.com
A wide variety of resources and information for the cat lover.
Cornell Feline Health Center
The Cornell University Feline Health Center offers a wide variety of wellness information, as well as, "purrfect" gifts, a feline memorial program, and more.
PetVideo.com
Training videos to correct bad cat behavior (spraying or scratching) and litterbox training.
All About the Indoor Cat
Helpful information about indoor cats needs and health.
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DogChannel.com
A wide variety of resources and information for the dog lover.
Dog Informat
Provides a missing pet network, behavior and training information, health and genetics library, and information on a variety of dog "sports" and activities.
PetVideo.com
Training videos to correct bad dog behavior (barking, chewing), learning to walk on a leash etc.
Local Area Information
Minneapolis Animal Care and Control
Minneapolis Animal Control officers work with the community to educate the public about animal safety, neighborhood livability, and animal protection issues. Their website provides information about adoptions, city ordinances, licensing, and more.
Chicago Avenue Business Alliance
Find out what is going on in the neighborhood. Meetings, parades and more.
Resources Surrounding Pet Loss and Bereavement
UC Davis - Pet Loss
Provides a gateway to information on hotlines, memorials, and other organizational and web resources.
Cornell - Pet Loss Support Hotline
Give information regarding their hotline staffed by volunteer vet students and facts about euthanasia, grieving, and on-line memorials.
Pet Loss Support Page
Lists a state-by-state guide to support groups, counselors, and pet cemeteries.
Tufts University Pet Loss Support Hotline
Links, hotline information, and a special focus on explaining pet loss to children and how other household pets mourn.
Just for Fun
Tidy Cats
You can read about cat body language, peruse their litter box tips, and discuss cat care with other owners.
MrWrinkle.com
Purported to be "the cutest dog in the universe", Mr. Winkle is a real dog the looks like a stuffed toy. Go through his portfolio of photos for a good chuckle or two.
International Travel
If you are considering travelling internationally with your pet, the links below can help you start planning your trip. Each country has its owner regulations and requirements, and in some cases it may take months to ensure that the appropriate vaccinations, tests, microchip placement, and/or antiparasite treatments are performed and documented and the proper time.
USDA/APHIS Animal Welfare Pet Travel http://www.aphis.usda.gov/animal_welfare/pet_travel/pet_travel_websites.shtml
USDA/APHIS Companion Animals Travel http://awic.nal.usda.gov/nal_display/index.php?info_center=3&tax_level=2&tax_subject=181&topic_id=1131&placement_default=0
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