Here are our most visited and useful dog and pet care links. Like all of the items featured in our weekly emails, these sites are our handpicked favorites that we hope you’ll find handy as well. Bookmark this page and check back often – we’ll be adding new links as we find them!
www.BarkBuckleUp.blogspot.com | Travel safety tips for dogs who are going places. | Travel |
www.DogFriendly.com | Dog-friendly everything from travel, beaches, parks, dining, and attractions. Find it here. | Travel |
www.PetAirways.com | New pet only airlines about to take off for safe pet travel – pets fly in the main cabin, not in cargo! | Travel |
www.PetFlight.com | Pet travel policies for all major airlines. | Travel |
www.PetsWelcome.com | Listings for 25,000 pet-friendly hotels, B & B, campgrounds and more for pets on the go. | Travel |
www.accessdata.fda.gov | Access a searchable database of all pet food recalled since March 2007, and find updates whenever new information is added. | Health |
www.aspca.org/pet-care | The ASPCA’s Poison Control Center provides information about foods, plants and other items that are dangerous to pets. | Health |
www.avma.org | The American Association of Veterinary Medicine’s site offers news and pet care tips. | Health |
www.cdc.gov/dogbiteprevention | Learn all about steps to take to prevent dog bites from the Center for Disease Control site. | Health |
www.cdc.gov/healthypets | The CDC’s Healthy Pets, Healthy People site offers insights about diseases companion animals may carry for people who own and care for animals, plus info about wild animals too. | Health |
www.dogfoodproject.com | Learn all you need to know about dog food from this independent site so you can make an informed decision when purchasing food for your dog. | Health |
www.GreenPaws.org | Learn how to choose flea and tick control products that are safe for your pup and the environment. | Health |
www.mydogiscool.com | Help crack the window myth! Learn about the dangers of leaving dogs in parked cars and help raise awareness of these dangers. | Health |
www.MyVeterinarian.com | Start your search for a local vet or to find one when you’re traveling with this site from the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA), which provides pet owners with detailed information about veterinary practices from around the country. | Health |
www.npic.orst.edu | The National Pesticide Information Center has the truth about pesticide safety and answers commonly asked questions about finding less-toxic pesticide alternatives, deciphering product labels and recognize pesticide poisoning in people and pets. | Health |
www.petcareservices.org/guide | View or download the Pet Care Services Association’s information-packed guide “How to Select a Pet Care Facility.” | Health |
www.PetInsuranceReview.com | An independent source to compare rates and coverage, get quotes and read customer reviews for leading pet insurance carriers. | Health |
www.PetObesityPrevention.com | Find pet weight loss tips and ideal weight ranges for 100+ dog breeds, and learn how to tell if your pet is overweight. | Health |
www.spayusa.org | Learn more about Spay/USA, a program with the mission to reduce the number of unwanted dog and cat births and make spay/neuter services affordable. | Health |
www.speakingforspot.com | When your pet’s medical care requires a specialist or second opinion, find a listing of Veterinary Specialty Organizations at Dr. Nancy Kay’s Speaking for Spot website. | Health |
www.aplb.org | Nothing prepares you for the grief of losing a pet, and the Association for Pet Loss and Bereavement is there to help you cope. This excellent resource provides listings of support groups, tips for helping kids with grief, memorial tributes to pets, and more. | Misc |
peta.org/cruelty-free-company-search | Shop for Pet’s Sake. Animal lovers everywhere just want to know which products are and are not tested on animals before they buy them. Search the web database on this site to find out. | Misc |
www.DogPlay.com/TherapyDogs | Listing and links to local and national Therapy Dog organizations | Misc |
www.PetRescue.com | Top tips for finding a lost pet. | Misc |
www.Adopt-a-Pet.com | Find adoptable pets from thousands of US shelters and rescue organizations, and learn why you should adopt your next pet. | Adoption |
www.AnimalShelterTips.com | Find inspiration and endless ideas for volunteering, fundraising, involving kids, and more. See how simple it is to be an advocate for animals and offer assistance, even on an individual level. | Adoption |
www.FosterDogs.com | Learn more about helping dogs by becoming a foster dog parent. | Adoption |
www.Petfinder.com | Find adoptable pets from thousands of shelters and rescue organizations across the country. | Adoption |
www.SrDogs.com | Tips for caring for precious senior age dogs. | Adoption |
www.DogParkUSA.com | Use the interactive maps to find local dog parks in your area, plus you’ll find the address, details and reviews about the parks too. | Local |
www.DogPlay.com | Explore this site and find a new sport, game or activity to do with your dog – he or she will be glad you did! This resourceful site lists a wide variety of activities, all you need to know about them, and links to take action. | Local |
www.ABRIonline.org.com | While this resource from the American Humane Association is primarily a resource for animal welfare professionals, all are welcome to access its library of behavior and training videos and articles from experts in the field. | Training |
www.apdt.com | The Association of Pet Dog Trainers site can help you find a certified trainer in your area and offers training tips you need. | Training |
www.aspcabehavior.org | Find expert training tips online and free of charge with the Virtual Pet Behaviorist (VPB), the ASPCA Animal Behavior Center’s interactive online behavior library. | Training |
www.DogBreedInfo.com | See photos, descriptions and other information about all types of purebred and crossbred dogs. | New Dog |