FOR ALL PET OWNER: DOWNLOAD FREE PET FIRST AID APP from the American Red Cross:
Includes How To Address emergencies as well as everyday care.
Learn how to perform ARTIFICIAL RESPIRATION & CPR on your CAT or DOG.
To Download, first go to your preferred App Store (Google or Apple)
Then, in the Search area type in Red Cross FIRST AID APP
Scroll down (usually on the first line) to PET FIRST AID
HIT "INSTALL"
ASPCA Poison Control Center - 888-426-4435 ($65 consultation fee - free to HomeAgain members)
HomeAgain - Pet Recovery Service for micro-chipped pets. https://www.HomeAgain.com
IT'S SPRING & SOME PLANTS ARE TOXIC; DANGEROUS OR DEADLY FOR PETS. To find a list of which plants are safe and which you should keep away from you pets go to: https://www.aspca.org/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-plants
Lost & Found Resources for Listing Lost Pets and Listings of Found Pets:
www.thecenterforlostpets.com/
www.nationalpetregister.com/
www.missingpets.com
www.fidofinder.com (for dogs only)
https://petlossathome.com/about
Founded by Dr. Karen Twyning, D.V.M. The site includes a Nationwide resource of veterinarians who offer pet owners the option of having their beloved pet euthanized in the comfort of their own home.
Animal Cruelty
Report suspected cruelty immediately to the person/agency in your area who is responsible for investigating and enforcing the anti-cruelty codes. Typically it will be the person/agency who works at your local humane society, animal control agency, local animal shelter or your police precinct. Go to: www.aspca.org to visit the ASPCA's searchable database to find your areas enforcing agency, as well as, the Statues/Laws for your State.
In the Defense of Animals: Legal Counsel
Lawyers in Defense of Animals
www.njlida.org
For legal issues in the state of New Jersey. However, they can often refer to an attorney or practice in another state.
Isabelle Strauss: 732-255-4696
Linda Niedweske: 973-401-0064
Animal Legal Defense Fund
www.aldf.org
Resource, Information and Help
"How to find an attorney to help you with your animal-related issues."
www.lawyers.com/animal-law/find-law-firms-by-location
Organizations/Websites
Angel's Gate, Hospice & Rehabilitation Home for Animals, Delhi, NY 13753: www.angelsgate.org
Holistic Veterinary Care with Ella Bettel & Donna Eden: www.energymedicinedirectory.com
The Rainbow Bridge: www.rainbowbridge.com
Comprehensive Listing of No-Kill Animal Shelters in the United States: http://www.saveourstrays.com/no-kill.html
To find a shelter in your state: http://shelters.theanimalnet.com
Then find the link to your state.
Dharma Voices for Animals: www. DharmaVoicesForAnimals.org (Bringing awareness to the suffering of animals)
Links of Interest
www.in-memory-of-pets.com www.petloss.com
www.bestfriends.org
www.thedailycat.com (sponsored by IAMs)
www.petchapel.org
www.animal-league.org
www.petfinder.com www.americanhumane.org
www.coral.org (Coral Reef Alliance. Yes, coral are animals, too.)
www.sheldrickwildlifetrust.org: The David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust
located in Kenya, Africa. Rescues and fosters baby elephants that have been orphaned due to poachers killing their mothers or mothers who have died from other causes.
Animal Hospice/Grief Support
www.pethospice.org/ The Nikki Hospice Foundation for Pets
www.brighthaven.org ". . . a holistic sanctuary, hospice and Healing Arts Center for senior and disabled animals" located in Sebastopol, CA. This is a wonderful website.
Lots of materials and two very helpful booklets you can purchase:
As Time Goes By: Helping Animal Lovers Understand and Care for Pets in their Autumn Years,
and
Into the Light: Helping Animal Lovers to Understand and Care for Pets Through the Process of Dying and Death.
Both written by Gail Pope, the founder of Brighthaven.
Pet Grief Support Helpline: 602-995-5885 (Offered to the public at no cost by the Companion Animal Association of Arizona, Inc.)
Pet Loss Support Hotline: 352-294-4430 (University of Florida)
Books
Reference:
From the Domestic Dog, by James Serpell, Ed.
Four Paws Five Directions: A Guide to Chinese Medicine for Cats and Dogs, by Cheryl Schwartz, DVM
Animal Reiki: Using Energy to Heal the Animals in Your Life, by Elizabeth Fulton & Kathleen Prasad
Kindred Spirit, Kindred Care, by Shannon Fujimoto Nakaya
Handbook of Animal Psychotherapy, by Calvin Schwake
Cat Body, Cat Mind: Exploring Your Cat's Consciousness and Total Well-Being, by Dr. Michael W. Fox
Assessing the Human - Animal Bond, 2007, by D. Anderson (Purdue University Press)
ASPCA Complete Guide to Cats: Everything You Need to Know About Choosing & Caring for Your Pet, by Chronicle Books
ASPCA Complete Guide to Dogs, by Chronicle Books
The Cornell Book of Cats, edited by Mordecai Siegal
Cat Talk: What Your Cat is Trying to Tell You, by Carole C. Wilbourn, Cat Therapist
Death & Grieving:
Angel Whiskers (cats), by Laurel Hunt
Angel Paws (dogs), by Laurel Hunt
Animals and the After Life, by Kim Sheridan (www.AnimalsAndTheAfterlife.com)
Good-bye My Friend: Grieving the Loss of a Pet, by Mary & Herb Montgomery
A Final Act of Caring: Ending the Life of an Animal Friend, by Mary & Herb Montgomery
Animals and the Afterlife: True Stories of Our Best Friends Journey Beyond Death, by Kim Sheridan
Surviving the Heartbreak of Choosing Death for Your Pet: Your Personal Guide for Dealing with Pet Euthanasia, by Linda M. Peterson
The Loss of a Pet: A Guide to Coping with the Grieving Process When a Pet Dies, by Wallace Sife, Ph.D.
The Divine Life of Animals: One Man's Quest to Discover Whether the Souls of Animals Live On, by Ptolemy Tompkins
Wagging Tails in Heaven: The Gift of Our Pets' Everlasting Love, by Gary Kurz
Cold Noses at the Pearly Gates, by Gary Kurz
Hospice Care:
Handbook of Veterinary Pain Management, by Gaynor Muir
Inspirational:
Chicken Soup for the Pet Lover's Soul, by Jack Canfield, Mark Victor Hansen, Mary Becker, D.V.M., & Carol Kline
Animals as Teachers & Healers: True Stories and Reflections, by Susan Chernak McElroy
Books for Children
Lifetimes: The Beautiful Way to Explain Death to Children, by Bryan Mellonie and Robert Ingpen
The Tenth Good Thing About Barney, by Judith Viorst, Illustrated by Erik Bleguad
When a Pet Dies, by Fred Rogers
I Can Draw Animals, by Ray Gibson
Cat Heaven, by Cynthia Rylant
The Bravest Cat! The True Story of Scarlett, by Laura Driscoll
Deena the Damselfly, by Steven M. Rosman
Snort's Special Gift, by Suzann Yue and Illustrated by Lin Wang
Pet Insurance
ASPCA Pet Health Insurance: www.aspcapetinsurance.com
FIGO Pet Insurance: https://figopetinsurance.com
In a Pet's Interest
www.HandicappedPets.com - Products for elderly, disabled or injured animals. this site also includes articles of interest, links, personal stories, photos, message board, classifieds and more.
www.homeagain.com - Microchip your pet. Then if s/he goes missing you are more likely to locate him/her.
www.k9cartswest.com - Devices to help your disabled pet.
www.2ndchance4pets.org - 2nd Chance 4 Pets: If you should die or become disabled who will take care of your pet? This site is a wonderful resource to help you plan ahead so that your animal companion is assured a safe and loving home if you should no longer be around or able to care for your beloved pet. Check it out!
http://www.news.ucdavis-edu UC-Davis (go to the School of Veterinary Medicine)
http://www.love-your-pet.com/ Great website for information regarding pets and pet care.
PET INSURANCE INFORMATION:
https://yourdogadvisor.com/pet-insurance/ A comprehensive guide on whether pet insurance is worth it. Completely Free.
https://www.figopetinsurance.com
Insure your pet(s) MEDICAL, etc.
MedVet Medical & Cancer Center for Pets (Various Locations)
Traveling with Pets (With thanks to Jeremy & his teacher, Becca Robinson)
www.resortinsider.org/best-resorts-campgrounds-for-pets