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Links to Other Canine-Related Sites

While we test these links as we can, we cannot guarantee that they are working links. If you would like your site added to this page, please email us with the link address and we will add you. We only link pure breed or commercial sites if they provide air time to the rescue effort and/or link to other non-profit, advocacy sites.

BEST OF MIXED BREED (a few of our favorite links):

	New Leash on Life, a vital nonprofit corporation created to significantly reduce the devastating number of animals abandoned and euthanized in Los Angeles.
	National Animal Poison Control Center (NAPCC), College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Illinois, Urban, IL 61801.
	Old Time Farm Shepherds,a delightful and interesting page about one of herding breeds best kept secrets. The Old Time Farm Shepherd was almost extinct when a few people began an effort to revive it. J. Richard McDuffie of Aiken, South Carolina and Erica DuBois of Nova Scotia began a simultaneous search for the old Scotch Collie type of dog in the eighties.
	The Pet Action League web site is an excellent resource for canine and feline pet owners alike. It's extremely comprehensive and informative
	Pets Alive. Sara Whalen, who established Pets Alive, has been rescuing society's "throw aways" for over 27 years. She has proven that it is worthwhile to save animals no matter what level of abuse they have suffered or what their special needs are.
	SFDog, San Francisco Dog Owner's Group
	Rec.pets.dogs (the Usenet group) Cindy Tittle Moore web site offers a variety of FAQ's (frequently asked questions) to answer general questions people have about dogs. The most complete and comprehensively linked page we've encountered.
	Three Dog Bakery, a commercial site that donates a portion of its profits to animal rescue/and or neglected and abused dogs.

RESCUE, SHELTER & RELATED INFORMATION:

	ASPCA 424 East 92nd Street, New York, NY 10128-6804 (212) 876-7700
	Bay Area Doglovers Responsible about Pitbulls, a great site about a widely misunderstood breed of generally wonderful dogs
	Because You Care, is a nonprofit charitable organization founded in 1981, dedicated to the welfare of small animals.
	Blind Dogs, for the owners of blind dogs
	Buddy Dog Humane Society, 151 Boston Post Road (Route 20), Sudbury, MA 01776, (978) 443-6990, (781) 237-4747--a great site, very informative, even if you don't live on that coast, it's worth checking out.
	Contra Costa Animal Services
	Deaf Dogs Mailing List, The deafdogs mailing list is for people with dogs that are deaf. It is a forum for sharing advice, experiences and support for owners of deaf dogs.
	Denver Dumb Friends League is committed to the welfare of animals. FEMA-Federal Emergency Management Agency: How to Care for Animals in an Emergency
	Furry Friend Rescue
	Happy Tails, A Sanctuary for Homeless Pets, P.O. Box 161994, Sacramento, CA 95816-1994, Voice Mail (916) 556-1155, e-mail: [email protected].
	The Healdsburg Animal Shelter is dedicated to the welfare of the homeless, stray, abandoned and unwanted companion animals of Healdsburg. Healdsburg Animal Shelter, 570 Westside Road Post Office Box 42, Healdsburg, California 95448, (707) 431-3386
	Herding Dog Rescue, links to rescue organizations, as well other good info.
	Humane Society of Silicon Valley, 2530 Lafayette Street, Santa Clara, CA 95050, Phone: 408/727-3383, Fax: 408/727-7845, Informative & educational.
	Just What Is A Puppy Mill?, kept by Dog Owner's Guide, kept by [email protected] .
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	Marin Humane Society, 171 Bel Marin Keys Blvd., Novato, CA 94949, Voice (415) 883-4621; Fax: (415) 382-1349 or (415) 883-3523.
	My Lost Pet, to help locate lost animals
	Nike Animal Rescue Foundation (NARF) is a non-profit, all volunteer organization founded in 1985 in the San Jose California area.
	Pets in Need (PIN) is a non-profit, community-based, humane animal shelter and adoption agency. PIN is located in Redwood City, California and serves communities throughout the greater San Francisco Bay Area
	Pets Lifeline,
	Pet Lover Central, pet insurance
	Prisoners for Profit: The Shame of Puppy Mills, Rachel A. Lamb is Director for Companion Animal Care at The Humane Society of the United States (HSUS) in Washington, DC.
	R.E.S.C.U.E., an Arizona organization that rescues cats and dogs whose time has come at the shelter
	San Francisco SPCA, 2500-16th Street, San Francisco, CA 94103-6589, (415) 554-3000, E-mail [email protected] , Fax (415) 552-7041
	Sherlock Bones (missing pet registry).

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RELATED TO RESCUE: Groups willing to transport pets

	Furry Folks transport resources: http://www.furryfolks.com/products/rescue_transport_resources.htm
	Adopt-A-Pet transport resources: http://www.adoptarescuepet.org/transport.htm
	Transport resources: http://cynthiawhittier.tripod.com/id22.htm
	California transport resources: http://www.angelfire.com/biz2/rescuetransport/ca.html

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ANIMAL WELFARE:

	The Animal Rights Law Center is using the World Wide Web to disseminate materials so that other practitioners, educators, and animal advocates can share our research, tactics and experience to speak and act in defense of animals
	Opposition to DDAL's attempt to change the AWA (Link is no longer works).
	Breed-Specific Legislation Homepage, kept by Jan Cooper, [email protected]
	National Animal Interest Alliance, kept by [email protected].
	In Defense of Animals, an animal rights and advocacy group involved in front-line activism to end abuse and exploitation.

BOARDING KENNELS & PET CARE

	Every Dog Has Its Day Care is committed to providing a safe, healthy and fun environment for our dog clients and their owners.
	The Daily Dog, an in-home pet sitting service that provides walks, feedings and playtime, and also makes your home appear "occupied" by altering the lights, blinds, collecting mail & newspapers.

DOG CARE:

	Building a Balanced Diet, kept by [email protected].
	Carol Lea Benjamin, Books on training, puppyhood and so on.
	National Dog Registry, kept by NDR, [email protected] .
	Tattoo A Pet, kept by TAP.
	The Senior Dogs Project, kept by [email protected].

GENERAL CANINE SITES:

	Dog Play, an introduction to some great things people to do with their dogs.
	Electronic Zoo, links to lots of breed-specific and general sites.
	The Pet Channel, the virtual home and ultimate on-line resource for people who have one pet, many pets or no pets yet.
	The Dog InfoMat, whose goal is to assist dog enthusiasts, owners and those considering dog ownership, by providing original, quality, noncommercial information plus access to resources with similar information. Features include: Breed of the Month; Current News; an Events Calendar; Groups & Breeds; Training & Behavior; Fun, Events & Activities; Hard Workin'Dogs; Shelters & Advocacy; Clubs & Registries; the Library; Health & Genetics; Missing Pet Network Host Site; the Grab Bag!; and, more. All links are previewed for quality and content.

HERDING BREEDS:

	Australian Cattle Dog Homepage, kept by Kathy Buetow, [email protected] .
	Sheepdog.com, kept by Mellissa DeMille, [email protected] .
	Miscellaneous Canine Info kept by Barbara Colledge, [email protected] .
	Border Collie Network, kept by Candy Kennedy & Jon Apogee, [email protected]
	Border Collie Webring
	McNab Shepherd Homepage, kept by Ian J. Hogg, [email protected] .

MEDICAL & HEALTH RELATED:

	American Veterinary Medical Association's (AVMA) Web Page On Animal Health (Great site!!) (Great site!!)
	Extensive information on fleas and ticks. Kept by Cindy Tittle Moore, [email protected].
	Alternative Veterinary Medicine, kept by Jan Agar Bergeron, VMD ([email protected]) and Susan Gayle Wynn, DVM ([email protected]).
	Amyloidosis, kept by [email protected].
	Blastomycosis, kept by [email protected].
	Common Poisons Guide, under the ASPCA, a listing by the APCC for household and plant poisons
	Canine Ehrlichiosis, a tick-borne disease, caused by an organism called Ehrlichia
	Endocrinology Disorders (Hypothyroidism, Cushings, Addisons), kept by [email protected].
	Internet Vet Column, kept by Cindy Tittle Moore, [email protected].
	Morris Animal Foundation, kept by [email protected].
	The NETVET, the best collection of Veterinary materials and links. Kept by Dr. Ken Boschert, DVM, [email protected].
	Orthopedic Foundation for Animals, kept by [email protected]. The PetVet, Animal list for pet supplies, dog training and dog health
	Veterinary Information Network. For Veterinarians, by Veterinarians!
	VeterNet (searchable), kept by [email protected].
	VetGen, Canine Genetic Services, kept by [email protected].
	Separation Anxiety, Animal Smart by Steve Dale; FDA recommended pharmaceuticals for dogs.

PET LOSS:

	Lightening Strike Pet Loss Support Page, kept by Marc & Janet Cohn, [email protected].
	Pets Grief Support and Candle Ceremony Homepage, kept by Ed Williams, [email protected].
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SERVICE DOGS:

	Canine Companions for Independence, kept by [email protected].
	Guide Dogs for the Blind, Inc.
	Guiding Eyes for the Blind Homepage, kept by Jeffrey Dunn, [email protected].
	PAWS With A Cause, kept by [email protected].
	Seeing Eye, kept by [email protected].
	Service Dog Directory

THERAPY DOGS:

	Delta Society,improving human health through service and therapy animals
	InterMountain Therapy Animals Homepage, kept by Peter Hoogenboom, [email protected].
	Pets Are Loving Support, kept by PALS, [email protected].

TRAINING:

	Click and Treat, kept by Gary Wilkes, [email protected].
	Carol Lea Benjamin, Books on training, puppyhood and so on.
	Useful training tips, kept by [email protected]
	Pet Dog Training Homepage, kept by Jo Haraf, [email protected].
	Meisterfeld Psychological Dog Training, [email protected].
	Separation Anxiety, Animal Smart by Steve Dale; FDA recommended pharmaceuticals for dogs.

TRAVELING:

	Travel Dog Homepage, kept by [email protected] .
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Last updated on: 01/05/2013