Resources
Poisoning - ASCPA - National Poison Control Center - http://www.aspca.org/pet-care/animal-poison-control Call (888) 426-4435 $65 for the call
- Do you have a Poison Emergency? Call (888) 426-4435. We are your best resource for any animal poison-related emergency, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. If you think that your pet may have ingested a potentially poisonous substance, call (888) 426-4435. A $65 consultation fee may be applied to your credit card.
- Toxic Plants. This is a very comprehensive list (36 pages) but it entails all plants. Download the PDF; Plants Toxic to Dogs, ASCPA Animal Poison Control Center
Financial Assistance
- IMOM - Financial help if you qualify
- Financial Assistance for pets - Bestfriends.org
- Humane Society of the US - assistance listed by state
- Financial Assitance for veterinary care - speakingforspot.com
- American Animal Hospital Association
- Angels 4 Animals - Services range from financial aid to complete treatment to pets and pet owners in need
- Care Credit - A credit card company for health care, including veterinary care.
- Feline Veterinary Emergency Assistance (FVEAP)
- Help a Pet - Serving the elderly, disabled and working poor.
- The Pet Fund - Provides financial assistance to owners of domestic animals who need urgent veterinary care.
- Lifeline - Helping those who help rescue animals, seniors and low income families in need of assistance for their pets
- Pet Lovers Online - British resource for helping owners who cannot afford veterinary costs
Behavior Problems
- Can we help you keep your pet - A resource site that goes into a lot of detail on behavior issues
Children and Pets
- ASPCA article on how to introduce a dog to a new baby
- Victoria Stillwell's article on children and dogs
Miscellaneous
- Puppy Mill Rescue - Learn about puppymills
- Low cost spay/neuter locations - This is a datase kept by the ASPCA. Put in your zip code and miles and the low cost options come up.
- SPAY USA - Over 1500 participating clinics to help with altering your pet
- Friends of Animals - Another site that has a database of clinics that offer low cost spay/neuter certificates
Other Resources
Dog Friendly places, hotels, beaches, restaurants, etc. - http://www.dogfriendly.com/
Transporters
- Petersons Transports - CCDR uses them all of the time and they are very responsible. Visit their site at: https://www.petsllc.org/index.php Got Orphans Transport Transporting from the southeast (AK) to the mid-atlantic/northeast. $140 a dog. They update on their Facebook page their scheduled times of arrival as well as update during the transport. The dogs are inside a van where they are able to be tended to by one of the drivers at all times.
- Pilots and Paws - a very wonderful group of pilots who dedicate their time and resources to get a rescue dog to it's new home. Visit their site: http://pilotsnpaws.org/
- Got Orphans Transport Transporting from the southeast (AK) to the mid-atlantic/northeast. $140 a dog. They update on their Facebook page their scheduled times of arrival as well as update during the transport. The dogs are inside a van where they are able to be tended to by one of the drivers at all times.