Links
The internet is a wealth of information – so much so that sometimes locating quality websites can be challenging. That’s why our staff has taken the time to find a few links to share with you that we think you’ll find helpful:
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Healthy Pet by American Animal Hospital Association
A wealth of resources from the American Animal Hospital Association (AAHA), including pet care resources, information on breed, behavior, disease, animal bond, nutrition, pet care tips, preventive care info, adoption, relocation and travel tips, as well as a section dedicated to children, which contains a variety of fun animal-related games and activities.
The Veterinary Partner website provides pet owners with information about general pet health and care, nutrition, behavior, first aid and emergency preparedness, medications and various medical conditions. Whatever you’re looking for, if it’s information that will make your pet happier and healthier, you’ll find it here! Try browsing around in the Pet Connection with nationally syndicated pet expert and author Gina Spadafori. You can even submit your question to be answered by a veterinary professional.
Petplace.com is the premier web destination for people who love their animal companions. More than 85 veterinarians, including many veterinary specialists, have written for Petplace.com, building an ever-growing library of over 10,000 veterinarian approved articles to peruse and select from. Petplace offers the most comprehensive resource for pet health and wellness articles, as well as over 4,000 heartwarming pet stories that will make you, laugh, cry and feel good inside. If you are “PetCrazy”, then Petplace.com is for you!
This is an excellent online resource for any animal poison-related emergency, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. The ASPCA’s Animal Poison Control Center provides a helpful quick reference list of common plants that are known to be poisonous to pets. It also provides further information regarding symptoms and the degree of toxicity.
Association for Pet Loss and Bereavement
The Association for Pet Loss and Bereavement is a group of compassionate volunteers who are professionally trained in pet bereavement counseling. The APLB is unique, and its services are free and available to anyone grieving a beloved pet. The website incorporates the collective wisdom and experience of all of the members of the online community. It offers a wealth of information and resources meant to assist in dealing with the grief of losing a pet.
Sequoyah K9 Academy has been providing professional dog training services to the Chattanooga area for over nine years. They welcome dogs of all breeds, ages, and sizes, and their custom training ensures that owners receive exactly what fits their needs, wants, and lifestyle. Services include everything from puppy preschool to comprehensive board and train programs and just about everything in between. To learn more, please visit the link provided.
The Almost Home Pet Foundation is committed to reducing suffering and death of companion animals through proactive partnerships and sustainable programs that address: affordable spay/neuter, fostering and adoption of animals, and community education on responsible pet ownership. To learn how you can help support this great organization, view available dogs for adoption, find out more about upcoming events and more, click the link.
The McKamey Center exists to provide care and support to animals in need through four main pillars: spay and neuter services; advocacy and adoption assistance; enforcement; and community education. They offer everything from pet adoption to behavioral training to vaccinations, microchipping and much more. To find out more, please visit the link provided.
Rhea County Animal Shelter is run by a group of volunteers committed to the well-being of shelter animals in Rhea County, TN. The group offers services and assistance, including low cost spay and neuter procedures as well as pet adoptions. Please visit their Facebook page to learn more.
