Links to help you through all stages of life with pets

BEFORE YOU ADOPT

Adoption checklist:   http://www.petfinder.com/dog/dog-adoption-checklist.html

Choosing a dog:                     http://www.humanesociety.org/animals/dogs/tips/choosing_dog.html         

Before you adopt:   http://www.petfinder.com/before-pet-adoption/online-pet-adoption-tips.html

Before you adopt a dog:  http://www.petfinder.com/before-pet-adoption/before-dog-adoption.html

Before you adopt a cat:  http://www.petfinder.com/before-pet-adoption/cat-adoption-tips.html

Adopt puppy or senior?:  http://www.petfinder.com/before-pet-adoption/puppies-vs-senior-dog-adoption.html

Adopting a senior cat:  http://www.petfinder.com/before-pet-adoption/10-reasons-senior-cats-rule.html

Adoption Misconceptions:  http://www.petfinder.com/before-pet-adoption/misconceptions-pet-adoption.html

After adoption costs: http://www.petfinder.com/after-pet-adoption/costs-dog.html

NEW PUPPY OR KITTY

Preparing home for new dog:  http://www.petfinder.com/after-pet-adoption/preparing-home-new-dog.html

Bringing a new dog home:        http://www.humanesociety.org/animals/dogs/tips/bringing_new_dog_home.html

Bringing a new cat home: http://www.petfinder.com/after-pet-adoption/bringing-home-new-cat.html

Socializing your puppy or dog: http://www.petfinder.com/after-pet-adoption/socializing-puppy.html

Puppy Mouthing:  http://www.aspcabehavior.org/articles/11/Puppy-Mouthing-.aspx

Kitten development:  http://www.petfinder.com/pet-care/kitten-development.html

Kitten litter training:   http://www.petfinder.com/cat/new-cats-litter-training.html

INTRODUCING NEW PETS TO HOUSEHOLD

Surviving the first 30 days: http://www.petfinder.com/after-pet-adoption/tips-for-first-30-days-dog.html

How to  introduce a new dog: http://www.petfinder.com/videos/petfinder-introducing-dogs.html

Cat introductions: http://www.petfinder.com/cat/784-introduce-cat-introduction.html

Cat introduction video: http://www.petfinder.com/videos/petfinder-introducing-cats.html

MINIMAL STANDARDS FOR PET CARE

In or Out?:  http://www.paw-rescue.org/PAW/PETTIPS/DogTip_BackyardDogs.php

General dog Care: http://www.aspca.org/pet-care/dog-care/dog-care-general.aspx

Where to feed your new dog: http://www.petfinder.com/pet-nutrition/where-to-feed-dog.html

How often to feed your new dog: http://www.petfinder.com/pet-nutrition/how-often-to-feed-your-dog.html

Dog nutrition: http://www.petfinder.com/pet-nutrition/dogs-necessary-nutrients.html

Cat nutrition: http://www.petfinder.com/cat/picking-a-cat-food.html

Cats- wet vs. dry food:  http://www.petfinder.com/cat/wet-cat-food-vs-dry-cat-food.html

Dog grooming:  http://www.petfinder.com/pet-grooming/1185-give-dog-bath.html

Cat grooming:  http://www.petfinder.com/pet-grooming/783-cats-meticulous-nature.html

Cold weather tips for pets: http://www.petfinder.com/pet-health/cold-weather-pet-tips.html

Hot weather tips for pets: http://www.aspca.org/pet-care/pet-care-tips/hot-weather-tips.aspx

TRAINING AND BEHAVIORS

Housetraining tips:  http://www.petfinder.com/dog/dog-housetraining-tips.html

Crate/confinement training:   http://www.petfinder.com/dog/housetraining-confinement-consistency-cleaning.html

Housetraining trouble shooting:  http://www.petfinder.com/dog/housetraining-troubleshooting.html

Urban dog etiquette: http://www.petfinder.com/after-pet-adoption/urban-dog-etiquette.html

Overcoming separation anxiety: http://www.aspca.org/pet-care/dog-care/overcoming-separation-anxiety.aspx

Stopping dog jumping:  http://www.petfinder.com/pet-training/stop-dog-jumping.html

Stopping/reducing dog digging: http://www.petfinder.com/pet-training/digger-dogs.html

Why dogs may bite: http://www.petfinder.com/pet-training/why-dogs-bite.html

Bark Park- good vs. bad play:  http://www.petfinder.com/videos/petfinder-dog-parks-and-good-play-vs-bad-play.html

Surviving the feline “teens”: http://www.petfinder.com/pet-training/surviving-the-feline-teens.html

Cats- stopping furniture scratching: http://www.petfinder.com/pet-training/why-cat-scratches-furniture.html

Deterring spraying of neutered or spayed cats: http://www.aspca.org/Pet-care/ask-the-expert/ask-the-expert-dog-and-cat-behavior/neutered-cat-still-spraying.aspx

Dog Trainers:

Choosing a dog trainer:                http://www.apdt.com/petowners/choose/default.aspx

Myths about dog training:           http://www.apdt.com/petowners/choose/myths.aspx

KEEPING YOUR PET HEALTHY

Low cost spay/neuter resource: http://www.aspca.org/pet-care/spayneuter/

Medical tips for pets:  http://www.aspca.org/pet-care/pet-care-tips/medical-tips.aspx

 Dog/cat veterinary care:  http://www.petfinder.com/pet-health/cat-dog-veterinary-care.html

Saving money on vet care:  http://www.aspca.org/pet-care/pet-care-tips/saving-money-on-vet-care.aspx

Top 10 poisons:  http://www.aspca.org/pet-care/poison-control/top-10-pet-poisons-of-the-year.aspx

Pet toxic plants: http://www.petfinder.com/pet-care/plants-toxic-cats-dogs.html

Poisonous fragrances:  http://www.petfinder.com/pet-care/fragrances-poisonous-pets.html

Feline illnesses: http://www.petfinder.com/pet-health/feline-upper-respiratory.html

Canine illnesses:  http://www.petfinder.com/pet-health/canine-parvovirus.html

Hypoallergenic diets- dogs: http://www.petfinder.com/pet-nutrition/dog-food-allergies-and-hypoallergenic-diets.html

Dangerous foods for dogs: http://www.petfinder.com/pet-nutrition/dangerous-foods-for-dogs.html

HOW TO FIND A PET FRIENDLY APARTMENT/ MOVING WITH YOUR PET

Pet friendly rental:  http://www.petfinder.com/after-pet-adoption/finding-pet-friendly-rental.html

Pet friendly housing: http://www.petfinder.com/after-pet-adoption/finding-pet-friendly-housing.html

Pet friendly apartment links: http://www.petfinder.com/after-pet-adoption/pet-friendly-apartments-online.html

Moving with your pet: http://www.petfinder.com/after-pet-adoption/moving-pets.html

SENIOR PET RESOURCES

Guide to your aging pet:  http://www.petfinder.com/pet-care/guide-aging-pet.html

Your senior dog:  http://www.petfinder.com/pet-care/senior-dog-adoption.html

Senior dog care:  http://www.petfinder.com/pet-care/senior-dog-care.html

Canine arthritis:  http://www.petfinder.com/pet-care/canine-arthritis.html

Cats and aging: http://www.aspca.org/pet-care/cat-care/cat-care-aging.aspx

Caring for your senior cat:  http://www.petfinder.com/pet-care/senior-cat.html

Feeding older cats:   http://www.aspca.org/pet-care/cat-care/feeding-older-cats.aspx

DEALING WITH FAMILY CHANGES AND PETS/ PETS AND KIDS

New baby and your dog:   http://www.dogsandstorks.com/

Kid’s response to pets: http://www.aspca.org/pet-care/kids-and-pets/how-kids-respond-to-pets.aspx

Safety tips for kids and pets:  http://www.aspca.org/pet-care/kids-and-pets/safety-tips.aspx

Child behavior dangerous to pets:  http://www.aspca.org/pet-care/kids-and-pets/warning-signs-that-your-childs-behavior-is-dangerous-to-pets.aspx

Kid/pet challenges and solutions: http://www.aspca.org/pet-care/kids-and-pets/challenges-and-solutions.aspx

Coping with pet allergies: http://www.petfinder.com/your-pet-and-you/coping-allergies-pets.html

Your pet and foreclosure: http://www.petfinder.com/after-pet-adoption/pet-owners-foreclosure.html

Owner death and pet care planning:  http://www.petfinder.com/after-pet-adoption/pet-trust-primer.html

BREED SPECIFIC INFORMATION

Dog Breeds:      http://www.petfinder.com/dog-breeds/

Cat breeds:       http://www.petfinder.com/cat-breeds/

Mixed vs. pure breeds:  http://www.humanesociety.org/animals/resources/tips/purebred_vs_mixed_breed.html

Mixed vs. pure breeds:  http://petfairs.com/pdx/2010/05/31/mixed-breed-or-purebred-dog/

DISASTER PREPAREDNESS/ STOLEN PETS/LOST PETS

Why Microchip?: http://www.petfinder.com/after-pet-adoption/why-microchip.html

Disaster Preparedness: http://www.aspca.org/pet-care/disaster-preparedness/

Theft Prevention:  http://www.petfinder.com/after-pet-adoption/prevent-pet-theft.html

Finding stolen dogs:  http://www.doggiemanners.com/art_finding_stolen_dogs.html

More tips on stolen dogs: http://www.gingerspetrescue.org/index_lost_ifstolen.asp

Finding a missing pet:   http://www.missingpet.net/advice/index.html

Finding a lost dog:  http://www.petfinder.com/after-pet-adoption/find-lost-dog.html

More tips for finding lost dog: http://www.petfinder.com/after-pet-adoption/lost-dog.html

Finding a lost cat:  http://www.suite101.com/content/how-to-find-your-lost-cat-a18434

Beware of pet trafficking: http://www.gingerspetrescue.org/index_article_pettraffickers.asp

National database for lost/found pets:   http://lostfoundpets.us/

TRANSPORT LINKS

4Paws Transport:   http://4pawstransport.com/Transport_Request_Form.html

 Alpha Dog Transport Inc.:   kelldarius@yahoo.com 

tel.508-868-0642 - Contact_us@alphadogtransport.com  

 Animal Rescue Flights (ARF):   http://www.animalrescueflights.org/  

Promotes, plans, and performs the transportation of animals from overcrowded shelters where they face certain death to other parts of the country where qualified families are waiting to adopt them. 

 Cloud Nine Rescue Flights:  http://www.cloudninerescueflights.org/

provides compassion flights and animal rescues flights free of charge coast to coast. For more information and to make a donation, visit 

Location:

259 Irion Dr.

Montoursville, PA, 17754

Phone: 812-243-2585

 AnimalRescueSuperhighway (ARS):   http://www.animalrescuesuperhighway.org/

The Animal Rescue Superhighway is a coast-to-coast network of rescue organizations, transporters, fosters, vets, and animal lovers dedicated to seeing that our beloved animals make it to their forever homes.

Melanie VanNuys runs ARS.

Dawn Hanby- volunteer

Charlie to the Rescue:  http://www.charlietotherescue.org/trans_database

Database for Transport Volunteers: Search by any keyword!

Companion Rescue & Transport:  Nashville, TN 37221 - tel.615-260-8473 or tel.731-217-6196 - cprtransport@gmail.com

Continental Airlines:   http://www.continental.com/web/en-US/content/travel/animals/default.aspx

 The Dachshund Underground Railroad:  http://www.doxie.org/ - lisa@doxie.org - Lisa Rawlinson

Dogster_Railroad:  http://www.dogster.com/forums/Dogster_Railroad

 Flying Paws:  http://www.flyingpaws.org/ - message to be sent on contact page.

Forgotten Angels Rescue & Education Center:  http://www.farec.org/transport.htm

 Rescue Transport Groups Transport Resources Maintains list of resources to help rescues get transported in US)

 Freedom Train Animal Rescue Transports:  http://www.freedomtraintransports.com/ - covers many states, but focus on sending animals from the south to the northeast - rhonda@freedomtraintransports.com

  

Jay Richmond's Pet Transportation :  http://www.jayrichmond.com/ - tel.917-751-3406 jayrichmondproductions@gmail.com        http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=1496147526

Comfortable transport of rescue animals in the US.

  

Lifeline Rescue Transport:                          http://lifelinerescuetransport.webs.com/ratesservices.htm

Transport for felines-only-normally charge a flat rate of $70.00 per feline. Plus Gasoline Cost

 On The RoadAgain:  http://groups.yahoo.com/group/OnTheRoadAgain/?yguid=1217511

Operation Roger:   http://www.operationroger.rescuegroups.org/  

a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization comprised of regional and long-haul truckers.

 Pet Air : http://www.flypets.com/ 

flypetair@yahoo.com - tel.816-471-3852

Pet Airways: www.petairways.com

will run approx $249 (or less). You have to book travel through their Pet Airways Travel Agent and they have limited phone hours...Ph #408-248-6000 ext. 2

PetFriendlyTravel: http://www.petfriendlytravel.com/airtravel

Peterson Express Transport Service:  http://www.petsllc.net/  

Animal Rescue Road Trips Includes Texas Louisiana and Mississippi

 PetTransportNet - petTransportNet@yahoogroups.com

Group for transporting Rescued Pets anywhere in North America-a group you'll have to join.

Pilots n Paws: http://www.pilotsnpaws.org/ and alsoon Facebook at

http://www.facebook.com/pilotsnpawsfanpage

Pooch Logistics, Inc.:    http://poochlogistics.com/index.html 

300 Brittney Lane

Sharps Chapel, TN 37866 - tel.800-698-2519 (toll free) - tel.865-278-3400 (local) - tel.865-585-4654 (cell) - jgleonard@ymail.com

Rescue Riders Transport:  www.rescueriderstransport.com 

Safe, caring, USDA-approved interstate transport of your dogs for owners and animal rescue groups.

Roads of Hope:  http://www.roadsofhope.org/

Roger Rover: http://www.facebook.com/l/c06b0;rogerrover.aimoo.com

A cross-country volunteer transport resource

Sky Ark - free air transportation: http://www.skyark.org/ 

P.O. Box 1553, Buena Vista, Colorado 81211 - send message via http://www.skyark.org/contact-us.html

Take Me Home: Animal Rescue Transports: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Nation-Wide/Take-Me-Home-Animal-Rescue-Transports/191304693761?ref=ts#!/group.php?gid=185566236790&ref=mf

Coordinated volunteer ground transport: (see Discussion tab for coordinated transport requests)

 Truck ‘n’ Paws:  http://www.trucknpaws.com/

PET FRIENDLY HOTEL LINKS

Pet friendly hotels world-wide:           http://www.officialpethotels.com/?src_aid=g-worldwide

Pet friendly hotels world-wide:           http://www.bringfido.com/

Pet friendly hotels in US/Canada:       http://www.petswelcome.com/

Dog friendly travel locations:              http://www.dogfriendly.com/

Houston area pet friendly hotels:       http://www.petvacations.com/Houston-pet-friendly-hotels.html

MOVING INTERNATIONALLY WITH YOUR PET

Pet friendly travel:            http://www.petfriendlytravel.com/airtravel

Pet air travel link:              http://www.airanimal.com/

Pet travel specialists:        http://www.petmove.com/

Moving pets overseas:      http://www.transitionsabroad.com/publications/magazine/0311/moving_pets_overseas.shtml

Moving pets overseas:      http://www.suite101.com/content/moving-with-your-pets-a11452

Moving pets from US to UK:  http://www.slowtrav.com/uk/planning/pets.htm

Traveling internationally or moving with your pet:   http://daveola.com/Zoo/Travel/USA-to-Sweden.html

Bringing animals to Germany and other EU tips:       http://www.coyotecommunications.com/germany/basics.html

Pet export information:      http://www.export-a-pet.com/

REMEMBER THAT YOUR ABILITY TO BRING YOUR DOG TO A PARTICULAR COUNTRY MAY BE INFLUENCED BY BREED.  FOR EXAMPLE, IN SOME PARTS OF THE UK, BULLY BREEDS OR BULLY BREED MIXES ARE PROHIBITED.

PLAN AHEAD AT LEAST 6-7 MONTHS IF YOU KNOW YOU WILL BE MOVING PETS INTERNATIONALLY.  PLAN EARLY AND CHECK THE IMPORT REQUIREMENTS OF THE PARTICULAR COUNTRY YOU WILL BE MOVING TO.

DON'T FORGET TO TAKE ME!  WE'RE FAMILY!