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Animal Shelters & Rescue Organizations
 Websites presented in alphabetical order American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals 
 Information about programs offered by the ASPCA, such as pet therapy, pet loss counseling, volunteering, their cruelty task force, and more. Tip sheets are available for care of common pets including dogs, cats, hamsters, guinea pigs, and rabbits, along with helpful information about transporting your pet by car or airplane. The jump page has a state-by-state link list of humane societies and shelters (some of which have animals for adoption). http://www.aspca.org/ Topics: Animals, Pets Last updated Feb 24, 2009 Animal Care and Service Workers
Background and data about animal care and service professions such as kennel attendants, zookeepers, and animal trainers. Discusses the nature of the work and work environment and conditions, training, job outlook, earnings, and related topics. From the Occupational Outlook Handbook of the U.S. Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics. http://www.bls.gov/oco/ocos168.htm Topics: Animals, Jobs & Work Last updated Apr 30, 2008 Animal Rescue Foundation (ARF)
"Baseball manager Tony La Russa and his wife, Elaine, co-founded ARF [located in Walnut Creek, California] in 1991 after he rescued a terrified stray cat that ran onto the field during an A's-Yankees game." The site provides information about animals available for adoption, and ARF programs and events. Information is primarily useful to those in Contra Costa County, but site also provides resources and links to general information for dog and cat owners. Searchable. http://www.arf.net Topics: Animals, Pets Last updated Mar 7, 2005 Best Friends Animal Sanctuary
Located in Kanab, Utah, the mission of this very large animal shelter is "to help bring about a time when there are no more homeless pets, and when every cat or dog who's ever born can be guaranteed a good home with a loving family." The site provides an overview of this refuge for unwanted, abused, sick, or elderly adoptable animals. There are stories of people helping animals and a discussion of the no-kill philosophy. http://www.bestfriends.org/ Topics: Animals, Pets, Social Issues Last updated Jun 6, 2002 Captive Wild Animal Protection Coalition (CWAPC)
The site for an "innovative consortium of zoo professionals, sanctuary operators, and animal protection groups" opposed to the practice of keeping wild animals as pets. Provides links to other organizations against this practice, news, and legislation. The education section includes numerous fact sheets and materials for children. http://www.cwapc.org/ Topics: Animals, Pets Last updated May 17, 2008 Cat Fanciers Web Site
Cats and cat care for the serious fancier is the focus of this site. It has breed descriptions and FAQs; feline health, welfare, and shelter information; listings of cat shows, clubs, and registries; a discussion list; and annotated links to general and specialized cat-related resources. http://www.fanciers.com/ Topics: Animals, Mammals, Pets Last updated Feb 24, 2007 Deaf Dog Education Action Fund (DDEAF)
"There are 64 dog breeds with reported congenital deafness." Dalmatians have the highest incidence. The Fund's mission is to educate about and provide funding for improving and saving the lives of all deaf dogs. The Web site includes resources for deaf dog owners (books, vibrating collars, e-mail list with similar owners); FAQs (myths and misinformation about deaf dogs, causes/genetics, and training - including how to use sign language); deaf puppies and dogs needing adoption; and a survey for owners to complete. http://www.deafdogs.org/ Topics: Animals, Mammals, Pets Last updated Nov 19, 2002 The Humane Society of the United States
The site for this prominent animal protection organization provides information concerning pets, farm animals, wildlife, marine mammals, and animals used for research. Find information about key issues such as vivisection and foie gras production. Other topics include legislative news, videos, shelters, and adoption. Note: some images may be distressing to readers. http://www.hsus.org/ Topics: Animals, Pets Last updated Sep 30, 2004 North Shore Animal League America (NSALA)
NSALA "is the world's largest no-kill pet rescue and adoption organization." It also rescues animals from disasters, such as Hurricane Katrina. The site provides information about the organization, adoptions, and rescue efforts. Also provides tips and information for keeping pets safe in the event of an emergency. http://www.nsalamerica.org Topics: Animals, Hurricane Katrina, Pets Last updated Sep 2, 2005 Petfinder.com
This database lists tens of thousands of pets for adoption at U.S. shelters and rescue organizations. Search by type (bird, cat, dog, horse, pig, rabbit, reptile, and more), breed, age, size, gender, and/or location. The Library includes articles on pet care, animal behavior and training, breed information, and shelter operations. There is also a directory of shelters searchable by location and a place to post free classified ads for lost, found, wanted, or adoptable pets. http://www.petfinder.com/ Topics: Animals, Pets Last updated Nov 16, 2006 Pigs, A Sanctuary
The site for this animal sanctuary specializing in the care of potbellied pigs and farm pigs provides publications helpful in making the decision whether to get a potbellied pig as a pet. Includes a chart listing pros and cons and a FAQ that discusses aggression in pigs raised as house pets. Also provides guidelines for rescued pigs, and vegetarian recipes (including a meat-free version of a BLT). Searchable. http://www.pigs.org Topics: Animals, Livestock, Pets Last updated Feb 22, 2005 Rescue Arena
Use what calls itself "the web's largest dog rescue database" to search for dog rescue and adoption services by breed name, zip code, city, state, and country. You can also search using an organization name. The focus is on breeds but "mixed" is a breed option. http://www.thepoop.com/search_rescue.asp Topics: Animals, Mammals, Pets Last updated Mar 7, 2005 Take Your Dog to Work Day (TYDTWDay)
Provides details about this annual (June) event that "encourages pet owners to take their well-behaved, well-groomed dogs into the workplace for one day ... in order to encourage dogless co-workers to adopt pets of their own from local animal shelters, humane organizations, and rescue groups." Download of "Action Pack" requires free registration. From Pet Sitters International (PSI). http://www.petsit.com/dogday/ Topics: Animals, Mammals, Pets Last updated Jul 11, 2007 Yummy for Dogs
A collection of vegetarian dog food recipes, including "Beagle Bagels," "Canine Corn Bread," "Terrier Tea Cakes," and more. Also includes a few bird and wildlife recipes. Describes how to bake and sell dog biscuits to raise money for local animal shelters. http://www.yummyfordogs.org/ Topics: Animals, Mammals, Pets, Recipes & Food Preparation Last updated Sep 6, 2004 |
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