Links

  • www.aspca.org — National Animal Poison Control Center. Founded in 1978, the NAPCC has veterinarians on duty 24/7 to provide the latest information about poisons, drugs, and antidotes in the event of an accidental poisoning. There is a one-time consultation fee of $50 for each event, which includes the initial call, consultation with your veterinarian, and follow-up consultations. You can order a free refrigerator magnet on-line so you have their number handy when you need it.
  • www.y2spay.com — This site provides factual information about pet overpopulation, and details the health benefits of spaying and neutering.
  • www.veterinarypartner.com — Published by the Veterinary Information Network, this site has scores of informative articles about pet health and behavior.
  • www.avma.org/careforanimals/default.asp — By the American Veterinary Medical Association. Pet Care Tips, Choosing a Pet, Kid's activities, and Pet Health/Disease topics.
  • www.vetinfo.com — This site is run by veterinarian Mike Richards, and covers a number of pet health and disease topics.
  • www.growingupwithpets.com — "A parent’s resource for raising happy kids with healthy pets"
  • www.cdc.gov/healthypets/ — Published by the US Centers for Disease Control, this site reviews zoonotic (animal to human) disease transmission, and outlines ways to prevent spread of disease from pets to humans.
  • www.friendsoftheshelterky.org — A volunteer organization to support and promote the local animal shelters
  • www.boonecountyky.org/bcas/ — Boone County Animal Care & Control is the primary sheltering and enforcement agency for Boone County, Kentucky.
  • www.spcacincinnati.org — Cincinnati SPCA
  • www.petfinder.com — Adopt a Homeless Pet
  • http://www.avma.org/careforanimals/default.asp — The AVMA (American Veterinary Medical Association) Care For Animals