| 1.
Deciding Whether to Adopt a Pet - General Tips |
Why
Pets End Up In Shelters
American
Animal Hospital Association
http://www.healthypet.com > Pet
Care Library > Dog
Articles > Why
Do Pets End Up in Shelters?
The
National Council on Pet Population and Policy
http://www.petpopulation.org/ >The
Top Ten Reasons for Pet Relinquishment to Shelters in
the United States
The
Top Ten Reasons for Pet Relinquishment to Shelters
in the United States |
Dogs |
Cats |
| 1.
Moving |
1.
Too many in house |
| 2.
Landlord issues |
2.
Allergies |
| 3.
Cost of pet maintenance |
3.
Moving |
| 4.
No time for pet |
4.
Cost of pet maintenance |
| 5.
Inadequate facilities |
5.
Landlord issues |
| 6.
Too many pets in home |
6.
No homes for littermates |
| 7.
Pet illness(es) |
7.
House soiling |
| 8.
Personal problems |
8.
Personal problems |
| 9.
Biting |
9.
Inadequate facilities |
| 10.
No homes for littermates |
10.
Doesn't get along with other pets |
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General
Tips
American
Animal Hospital Association
http://www.healthypet.com > Pet
Care Library > Dog
Articles >
Issues
to consider when adopting a pet
Why
Do Pets End Up in Shelters?
Adoption
ABC's (Concise list of adoption considerations)
American
Humane
http://www.americanhumane.org > animal adoption> The
Perfect Way to Find Your Perfect Pet > Are
You Ready? >
pet's lifetime > How
Long is a Lifetime?
go the distance > Going
the Distance (responsible pet ownership, renting
and pets, expenses, preventing a pet's grief)
perfect dog owner > You
May Be the Perfect Dog Owner If You...
perfect cat owner > You
May Be the Perfect Cat Owner If You...
adoption process > The
Adoption Process >
cat > Is
a Cat Right for You?
dog > Is
a Dog Right for You?
heading home > Homeward
Bound (Have everything your pet needs at home already
when you bring him/her home)
American
Veterinary Medical Association www.avma.org > Care
for Animals > Animated
Journeys > Selecting
a Pet (Includes Practical Advice and sections on
different types of pets). Practical
Advice and Considerations:
Do
You Have Room For a Pet?
What
Activities Do You Enjoy?
How
Do You Spend Your Day?
Do
You Have a No-Pets Clause?
How
Much Will Your Pet Cost?
What
If Your Pet Doesn't Fit Your Lifestyle?
Veterinarians
and Other Community Resources
A
Check-up for Your New Companion
Prepare
Your Home for Your Pet's Arrival
Care
For Animals > Kids
Corner > Worksheet
#14: Calculate the cost of having a pet
ASPCA:
"License/Litter/Leash Laws" Click on
link below for www.aspca.org >
ASPCA Ani-Med graphic> "For Information on Dogs
and Cats Please Click Here" > "VIII. Responsible
Pet Ownership"
"Adoption Tips" Click
on link below for www.aspca.org > click on the "Adopt" tab.
The
Humane Society of the United States (HSUS)
http:www.hsus.org >
Pets > Pet
Adoption Information > What
to Consider Before Adopting a Pet
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to Top |
Pet
Ownership Cost-Breakdown
American
Kennel Club www.akc.org > Public
Education > Resource
Materials> Reproducibles > Reproducibles
for Children > Activity
Sheets for Children > The
Cost of Responsible Dog Ownership
ASPCA:
Pet Ownership Costs Click on the
link below for www.aspca.org and
click on "Pet Care and Nutrition" > "Pet
Ownership Costs" for a breakdown of yearly costs
for different for small, medium, and large dogs, cats,
rabbits, guinea pigs, gerbils and hamsters, small birds,
and fish.
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to Top |
Benefits
of Having a Pet
American
Animal Hospital Association
http://www.healthypet.com > Pet
Care Library > Dog
Articles >
Health
Benefits of Pet Ownership
Healthy
Pet Happies
Healthy
Pet Happies, Part II
Healthy
Pet Happies, Part III
American
Humane
http://www.americanhumane.org > animal adoption>
Cat
Adoption Success Stories
Dog
Adoption Success Stories
ASPCA: "Success Stories" Click
on link below for www.aspca.org > click on the "Adopt" tab.(Several
stories of successful pet adoptions from shelters.)
Centers
for Disease Control Health
Benefits of Pets
Delta
Society
Health
Benefits of Animals>
(physical, emotional, and social benefits)
Loneliness:
A Health Hazard of Modern Times
Health
Benefits of Animals: Adults (physical, emotional,
and social benefits)
Health
Benefits of Animals: Seniors
Health
Benefits of Animals: Children
Health
Benefits of Animals: Families
Companion
Animals in the Community
Healthy
Reasons to Have a Pet
Coping with Life Changes & Transitions: The Role
of Pet
The
Humane Society of the United States (HSUS) http:www.hsus.org
> Pets > Pet Care > How
Pets Help People
Field
Projects > HSUS Disaster Center > How
Pets Can Help You Cope with Disaster
Mayo
Clinic Benefits
of Caring for a Pet
Ohio
Veterinary Medical Association www.ohiovma.org > Public > Ohio
Animal Hall of Fame Awards 2003
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to Top |
Selecting
Safe Pets for children,
people with compromised immune systems
Kids
Health
Selecting
Health Pets
Cómo
escoger una mascota
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to Top |
Shelter
& Rescue Adoption
ASPCA: "Success Stories" Click
on link below for www.aspca.org > click on the "Adopt" tab.(Several
stories of successful pet adoptions from shelters.)
The
Humane Society of the United States (HSUS)
http:www.hsus.org >
Pets > Pet
Adoption Information >
Adopting from
a Purebreed Rescue Group
Adopting from
an Animal Shelter
Ohio
Pug Rescue Questions
About Adopting an "Older" Dog...
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to Top |
Special
Needs Pets: Deaf, Blind,
Handicaped, Senior pets
Humane
Society of Knox County Feline Programs Special
Needs http://www.knoxhumanesociety.org/feline.shtml
"These
cats need unique people who will take time for a cat
with a special need. Cats in this group may be blind
or deaf, may have had an eye or leg removed, may have
been abused or never touched by a human. Some are just
getting on in years. We adopt special needs cats for
$15.00."
Ohio
Pug Rescue Questions
About Adopting an "Older" Dog...
Owners
of Blind Dogs (Site for people caring for blind
dogs; support, information, links, resources)
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to Top |
Pets
for Senior Citizens & Special Needs People
American
Animal Hospital Association
http://www.healthypet.com > Pet
Care Library > Dog
Articles > Pets
for Senior Citizens
Delta
Society
Health
Benefits of Animals > Seniors
Coping
with Life Changes & Transitions: The Role of Pet
The
Humane Society of the United States (HSUS)
http:www.hsus.org >
Pets > Pet Care >
Senior
Partners: Older Americans and Mature Pets
Finding
Pet-Friendly Rental Housing > Do You Have
a Disability?
Organ
Transplant Patients
Centers
for Disease Control Organ
Transplant Patients
Mayo
Clinic Dogs,
cats and other pets: Protect your family from infection
(Diseases transmitted by dogs (roundworm), cats, fish,
birds; those at highest risk--children under 5, HIV,
organ transplant recipients)
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to Top |
Pets
as Presents
American
Humane
http://www.americanhumane.org > protecting animals
> care and issues >Holiday Issues >
Humane Holidays with Your Pets >
Easter > Help
Prevent Easter Cruelty
Pets as Gifts > Consider
Carefully Before Giving Pets as Presents
American
Kennel Club Life with Dogs > Public Education > Resource Materials
> Reproducibles > Reporducibles for Adults > Puppies
are not stocking stuffers
ASPCA: "Pets as Presents: Planning Makes All the Difference"
Click on link below for www.aspca.org > click on the "Adopt" tab.
The
Humane Society of the United States (HSUS)
http:www.hsus.org > Pet Adoption
Information > The
Best Gift You Can Give: Waiting to Adopt Until After
the Holidays
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to Top |
Alternatives
to Adoption
If
you decide now is not a good time for a long-term committment
to a pet, you can still be involved with animals by
volunteering or fostering animals needing a temporary
home until permanently placed.
Fostering
Animal
Outreach Fostering
Volunteering
The
Humane Society of the United States (HSUS)
http:www.hsus.org >
Pets > Animal
Shelters >
How To Find
Your Local Animal Shelter
How to Get Involved
How to Volunteer
at Your Local Animal Shelter
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| 2.
Selecting the Right Pet to Adopt |
| General
Tips
(For
Children) American Veterinary
Medical Association www.avma.org > Care
for Animals > Animated
Journeys > Selecting
a Pet (Includes Practical Advice and sections on
different types of pets).
The
Humane Society of the United States (HSUS)
http:www.hsus.org >
Pets > Pet Care >
Our
Pets for Life Program (Links to HSUS info. &
resources to help keep pet: behavior, renting, allergies,
family changes, etc.)
Selecting the Right Pet for Your Kids and Making the
Introduction
Pet Adoption
Information >
Adopting from
a Purebreed Rescue Group
Adopting from
an Animal Shelter
Selecting the
Right Pet for You--Pure or Mixed Breed
Ohio
Veterinary Medical Association www.ohiovma.org > Public > Ten
Tips on Selecting a Pet for Your Family An
educational handout put together by the the OVMA's Public
Relations Committee. Veterinarians are an important
resource that people have at their disposal when it
comes toselecting the proper pet for their family.
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to Top |
Aquarium
- Fish
ASPCA: Click
on link below for www.aspca.org > ASPCA Ani-Med graphic > "For Information
on Birds, Fish, Rabbits, Ferrets, Guinea Pigs, Hamsters,
Mice, Gerbils, and Rats Please Click Here" >
"Fish" "Are Fish right for you?"
American
Veterinary Medicine Association "Pet
Selection - Fish and Reptiles"
American
Veterinary Medical Association www.avma.org > Care
for Animals > Animated
Journeys > Selecting
a Pet > Fish
and Reptiles
Petsmart:
Visit www.petsmart.com > Click on "Learn
about your pet" Petsmart Breed Guide for Birds,
Small Pets, Dogs, Fish, and Reptiles.
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Cats
American
Animal Hospital Association
http://www.healthypet.com > Pet
Care Library > Cat
Articles > Selecting
the Right Dog or Cat
American
Humane
http://www.americanhumane.org > animal adoption> The
Perfect Way to Find Your Perfect Pet > Are
You Ready? > adoption process > The
Adoption Process > cat > Is
a Cat Right for You?
ASPCA:
(Video) "Finding the Perfect Cat for Your Home-Helpful
tips for you to find the right cat for your family"
Click on the link below for www.aspca.org and click on "Pet Check Video" link.
Cat Care Click on the link
below for www.aspca.org and click
on "Pet Care and Nutrition" > "Cat"
> "Basic Care".
American
Veterinary Medical Association www.avma.org > Care
for Animals > Animated
Journeys > Selecting
a Pet Cats
Cornell
Feline Health Center Choosing
and Caring for Your New Cat
The
Humane Society of the United States (HSUS)
http:www.hsus.org > Pet
Adoption Information >
Adopting from
a Purebreed Rescue Group
Adopting from
an Animal Shelter
Selecting the
Right Pet for You--Pure or Mixed Breed
Choosing the
Right Cat
Petsmart:
Visit www.petsmart.com > Click on "Learn
about your pet" ASPCA Breed Guide - Cats (Profiles
specific breeds)
Purebred
Cats: See Purebred
Dogs
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to Top |
Dogs
American
Animal Hospital Association
http://www.healthypet.com > Pet
Care Library > Dog
Articles >
Selecting
the Right Dog or Cat
Dog
bites--Are there dangerous breeds?
American
Humane
http://www.americanhumane.org > animal adoption> The
Perfect Way to Find Your Perfect Pet > Are
You Ready? > adoption process > The
Adoption Process >
dog > Is
a Dog Right for You?
dog
temperment testing tips > Testing
a Dog's Temperment
American
Humane http://www.americanhumane.org > newsroom > fact sheets > Animal Fact sheets
> Dog
Bites
American
Kennel Club
Dogs
and Allergies
Dog
Breeds That Generally Do Well With People With Allergies (List of Breeds)
Breeds > About
Buying a Dog
Life
with Dogs > Dogs
in the Family >
Are
You Ready for a Dog?
The
Right Dog For You
Finding
Your Dog
American
Kennel Club www.akc.org > Life
with Dogs > Dogs
in the Family > Be
a Responsible Dog Owner
"An exhaustive checklist of how to make your dog's
life the best it can be."
American
Kennel Club www.akc.org > Life
with Dogs > Dogs
in the Family > Children
and Dogs >
Friends for Life"Build a foundation of respect
and love between your child and the family dog."
Safety
Tips for Kids "Teach children how to safely
interact with dogs."
American
Kennel Club www.akc.org > Public
Education > Resource
Materials> Reproducibles > Reproducibles
for Adults >
If
You're Considering Getting a Dog, Ask Yourself...
Look
Before You Leap. A Dog is for Keeps.
ASPCA:
(Video) "Finding the Perfect Dog for Your Home-Helpful
tips for you to find the right dog for your family"
Click on the link below for www.aspca.org and click on "Pet Check Video" link.
Dog Care Click on the link
below for www.aspca.org and click
on "Pet Care and Nutrition" > "Dog"
> "Basic Care".
American
Veterinary Medical Association www.avma.org > Care
for Animals > Animated
Journeys > Selecting
a Pet Dogs
Dumb
Friends League, Humane Society of Denver
www.ddfl.org > Pet Care
& Advice > Dog Behavior Advice
> Children
And Dogs: Important Information For Parents
The
Humane Society of the United States (HSUS)
http:www.hsus.org >
Pet Adoption
Information > Buying
a Puppy >
Download or
Order a copy of "How Not to Buy a Puppy"
Adopting from
an Animal Shelter
Adopting from
a Purebreed Rescue Group
Selecting the
Right Pet for You--Pure or Mixed Breed
Choosing the
Right Dog
Pets > Issues
Affecting Our Pets > Insurance
Companies Unfairly Target Specific Dog Breeds
Petsmart:
Visit www.petsmart.com > Click on "Learn
about your pet" ASPCA Breed Guide - Dogs (Profiles
specific breeds)
Visit www.petsmart.com > Click on "Learn
about your pet" Petsmart Breed Guide for Birds,
Small Pets, Dogs, Fish, and Reptiles.
Purebred
Dogs
Do
you want to adopt a purebred dog without supporting
puppy mills and irresponsible breeders? The American
Kennel Club has information about adopting purebred
rescue dogs, and finding a responsible breeder.
American
Kennel Club www.akc.org > Life
with Dogs > Dogs
in the Family > Finding
Your Dog (Information about where to find a purebred
dog: responsible breeders, rescue groups, questions
to ask, more.)
American
Kennel Club www.akc.org > Public
Education > Resource
Materials> Reproducibles > Reproducibles
for Adults >
Have You Ever Considered Adopting an Adult Purebred
Dog? (PDF)
(Benefits of adopting a purebred rescue dog-housebroken,
calm, etc.)
No
AKC Papers? No Puppy
American
Kennel Club www.akc.org >Breeds >
By
Name (Provides a picture, video, and description
of each breed and a breeder referral link.)
By
Group (Provides extensive breed profiles and AKC
standards for breeds according to AKC show groups.)
Breeder
Referral (Provides a search form for breed clubs
and rescue groups.)
Bred
Rescue Groups (Provides list of breed clubs that
can assist with rescue information.)
National
Breed Clubs (Provides
a search form for breed clubs by breed and links to
different kinds of event clubs such as agility, conformation,
obedience, performance, tracking, etc.)
The
Humane Society of the United States (HSUS)
www.hsus.org
How
to Identify a Good Dog Breeder--Tips from The Humane
Society of the United States
How to Find a Good Dog Breeder
Pet
Adoption Information >
Adopting from a Purebreed Rescue Group
Selecting the
Right Pet for You--Pure or Mixed Breed
Get the Facts
on Puppy Mills
One Sick Puppy:
A Cautionary Tale
CJ's Story:
A Breeding Female Finally Learns the Meaning of Family
Ohio
Pug Rescue: Questions
About Adopting an "Older" Dog...
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Exotic
Birds
American
Animal Hospital Association
http://www.healthypet.com > Pet
Care Library > Dog
Articles >Caring
for Your Bird
ASPCA: Click
on link below for www.aspca.org > ASPCA Ani-Med graphic > "For Information
on Birds, Fish, Rabbits, Ferrets, Guinea Pigs, Hamsters,
Mice, Gerbils, and Rats Please Click Here" >
"Birds"
"Is a Bird right for you?
"Canaries"
"Cockatiels"
"Finches"
"Love Birds"
"Parakeets"
"Parrots"
American
Veterinary Medicine Association "Pet
Selection - Birds, Exotics, and Wild Animals"
American
Veterinary Medical Association www.avma.org > Care
for Animals > Animated
Journeys > Selecting
a Pet >
Birds, Exotics, and Wild Animals (Birds, Ferrets,
Canine Hybrids)
The
Humane Society of the United States (HSUS)
http:www.hsus.org >
Pets > Pet Care > Rabbit,
Horse and Other Pet Care > Birds As
Pets
Petsmart:
Visit www.petsmart.com > Click on "Learn
about your pet" Petsmart Breed Guide for Birds,
Small Pets, Dogs, Fish, and Reptiles.
Back
to Top |
Exotics
& Wild Animals, Canine Hybrids
American
Veterinary Medicine Association "Pet
Selection - Birds, Exotics, and Wild Animals"
American
Veterinary Medical Association www.avma.org > Care
for Animals > Animated
Journeys > Selecting
a Pet >
Birds, Exotics, and Wild Animals (Birds, Ferrets,
Canine Hybrids)
The
Humane Society of the United States (HSUS)
Pets > Issues
Affecting Our Pets > Should
Wild Animals Be Kept as Pets?
Wildlife > Issues Facing Wildlife > Captive
Exotics and Wild Animals as Pets
Wildlife > Wildlife News >
Pet Reptile Linked to Salmonella Death
Farinato:
Love Does Not Conquer All When It Comes to Big Cats
as Pets >
Siegfried & Roy Incident Underscores the Dangers
of Exotic Pets
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to Top |
Guinea
Pigs, Hamsters, Gerbils, Mice, Rats
ASPCA: Click on the link below for www.aspca.org and click on "Pet Care and Nutrition" >
"Guinea Pig" > for information on Background,
Housing, Diet, and General Care:
Guinea Pig Care
Hamster
Gerbil Care
Mouse Care
Rat Care
ASPCA: Click
on link below for www.aspca.org > ASPCA Ani-Med graphic > "For Information
on Birds, Fish, Rabbits, Ferrets, Guinea Pigs, Hamsters,
Mice, Gerbils, and Rats Please Click Here" >
"General
Topics, Small Animals"
Small Animals and Kids
Small Animals and Other Pets
"Gerbils"
Is a Gerbil right for you?
"Guinea
Pigs"Is
a Guinea Pig right for you?
"Hamsters"Is
a Hamster right for you?
"Mice"
Is
a Mouse right for you?
Playtime/Toys
"Rats"
Is a Rat right for you?
American
Veterinary Medical Association "Pet
Selection - Caged Animals"
American
Veterinary Medical Association www.avma.org > Care
for Animals > Animated
Journeys > Selecting
a Pet > Caged
Pets
The
Humane Society of the United States (HSUS)
http:www.hsus.org >
Pets > Pet Care > Rabbit,
Horse and Other Pet Care >
How
to Care for Guinea Pigs
How
to Care for Hamsters
Petsmart:
Visit www.petsmart.com > Click on "Learn
about your pet" Petsmart Breed Guide for Birds,
Small Pets, Dogs, Fish, and Reptiles.
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Horses
American
Veterinary Medicine Association www.avma.org "What
you should know about buying a horse"
American
Veterinary Medical Association www.avma.org > Care
for Animals > Animated
Journeys > Selecting
a Pet > Horses
The
Humane Society of the United States (HSUS)
http:www.hsus.org >
Pets > Pet Care > Rabbit,
Horse and Other Pet Care > General
Horse Care Guidelines
Morris
Foundation
Learn > About Animals > Horses >
Foal (links to sites re. choosing a horse, naming foal, common
foal diseases, care & feeding, trailering)
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to Top |
House
Rabbits
ASPCA: Rabbit Care Click on the link
below for www.aspca.org and click
on "Pet Care and Nutrition" > "Rabbit"
> for information on Rabbits and Children, Housing
and Excercise, Litter Training, Indoors or Outdoors?,
Handling and General Care.
ASPCA: Click
on link below for www.aspca.org > ASPCA Ani-Med graphic > "For Information
on Birds, Fish, Rabbits, Ferrets, Guinea Pigs, Hamsters,
Mice, Gerbils, and Rats Please Click Here" >
"Rabbits"
"Is
a Rabbit right for you?"
"Play Time/Toys"
The
Humane Society of the United States (HSUS)
http:www.hsus.org >
Pets > Pet Care > Rabbit,
Horse and Other Pet Care > How
to Care for Rabbits
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| 3.
Starting Out Right with a New Pet |
| General
Tips
American
Animal Hospital Association
http://www.healthypet.com > Pet
Care Library > Dog
Articles >
When You've Found a New Pet
Caring
for Puppies and Kittens
American
Humane
http://www.americanhumane.org > protecting animals
> care and issues >
care > accidental
poisonings > Prevent
Accidental Poisonings
safety > home > Pet-Proofing
Your Home
American
Veterinary Medical Association www.avma.org > Care
for Animals > Animated
Journeys > Ready
to Adopt >
Preventive
Care - Health Exams and Vaccinations
Spaying/Neutering
Pethood
or Parenthood
Welcoming
Your Pet
Socialization
and Training
Preventive
Care
Pethood
or Parenthood
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| Starting
Out Right with Your Cat
ASPCA: "Bringing Home a New Cat"
Click on link below for www.aspca.org > ASPCA Ani-Med graphic > "For Information
on Dogs and Cats Please Click Here" > "VIII.
Responsible Pet Ownership"
ASPCA: "Prepare Your Home" Click
on link below for www.aspca.org > click on the "Adopt" tab.
American
Veterinary Medical Association
"Ready
to Adopt-Welcoming Your Pet-Cats"
"Ready
to Adopt - Socialization and Training - Litter Box Training"
The
Humane Society of the United States (HSUS)
http:www.hsus.org >
Pets > Pet Care > Cat
Care > Supplies
That Every Cat Household Needs
Pet
Adoption Information > Bringing
Your New Cat Home >
Caring for Your
Cat: The Top Ten Essentials
Why You Should
Spay or Neuter Your Pet
Declawing Cats:
More Than Just a Manicure
Introducing
Pets to a New Cat
Preventing Litter
Box Problems
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to Top |
| Starting
Out Right with Your Dog
American
Kennel Club www.akc.org > Public
Education > Resource
Materials> Educational
Kits > Program
for Safety Around Dogs (Program
has a video and printed material. Also have local volunteers
that make presentations to schools and other groups,
usually with a dog.)
American
Kennel Club www.akc.org > Life
with Dogs > Dogs
in the Family > Be
a Responsible Dog Owner
"An exhaustive checklist of how to make your dog's
life the best it can be."
American
Veterinary Medical Association "Ready to Adopt-Welcoming Your Pet-Dogs"
Socialization
and Training -Obedience Training
Socialization
and Training - Housebreaking
ASPCA: "Bringing Home a Puppy"
Click on link below for www.aspca.org > ASPCA Ani-Med graphic > "For Information
on Dogs and Cats Please Click Here" > "VIII.
Responsible Pet Ownership"
ASPCA: "Prepare Your Home" Click
on link below for www.aspca.org > click on the "Adopt" tab.
Dumb
Friends League, Humane Society of Denver
www.ddfl.org > Pet Care
& Advice > Dog Behavior Advice
>
Why
Dogs Bite: A Guide For Children
Children
And Dogs: Important Information For Parents
The
Humane Society of the United States (HSUS)
http:www.hsus.org >
Pet
Adoption Information > Bringing
Your New Dog Home >
Caring for Your
Dog: The Top Ten Essentials
Why You Should
Spay or Neuter Your Pet
Choosing a Dog
Trainer
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