Helpful Pet Links

We are regularly out on the Web, and when we find a great site, we include it here for you to enjoy.
If you know of an interesting or informative site that we do not currently have listed, please email us.

 

Canine Activity and Therapy Resources

  • Foundation for Pet Provided Therapy
    Currently, there are over 600 members in 28 states. In many communities, several volunteers have formed chapters so that they have the opportunity to visit with others and to share common concerns and strategies.

  • Therapy Dogs International
    Therapy Dogs International, Inc.(TDI) is a volunteer organization dedicated to regulating, testing and registration of therapy dogs and their volunteer handlers for the purpose of visiting nursing homes, hospitals, other institutions and more.

  • World Canine Freestyle Organization
    The World Canine Freestyle Organization is the largest and the first freestyle organization in the US.

  • Canine Freestyle Federation
    Freestyle is a new canine sport with roots in obedience, but requiring many more movements from the dog and handler, in a routine set to music. There are several styles of freestyle in the US.

  • Flyball
    An incredible dog sport that is exciting for you and your dog. The Flyball Home Page is the place for information whether you are a novice or experienced.

  • United States Dog Agility Association
    The USDAA sanctions agility events throughout North America. Event calendar and answers to frequently asked questions.

  • North American Dog Agility Council
    Organization sanctions agility trials in North America and features a current judges list, calendar of events, and rules.

  • American Herding Breed Association
    Information on herding dog work, upcoming trials, judging information,trainers/facilities, and herding breeds.

Collie Links

Things You Need to Know Before Adopting a Double Merle Dog.

Dog Parks

  • Bark Park
    Nonprofit dog park located in Dublin, OH. Goal is to raise funds for shelters and rescue groups and to increase community awareness of pet overpopulation.

  • Friends of Alum Creek Dog Park
    A 4-acre site along the Alum Creek reservoir near the Alum Creek Marina. The grounds include a fenced area with water access for dogs that enjoy water sports, and two additional fenced areas for small and large dogs.

 

Dog Rescues/Rescue Help

Financial Assistance for Healthy, Sick & Injured Pets

  • Help Your Dog Fight Cancer
    A list of organizations that help provide financial assistance for owners whose pets are in need of medical treatment.

  • The Pet Fund
    A non-profit organization that provides financial assistance to owners of domestic animals who need veterinary care.

  • Red Rover
    The LifeLine program provides grants for companion animals during life-threatening emergencies when rescuers or caregivers cannot afford the entire cost of treatment.

  • Ultimate Guide to Financial Aid for Pets
    A comprehensive listing of pet financial aid organizations for owners in need by state.

General Dog Links

  • Kids N Pets
    Kids N Pets manufactures unique products for ALL of your “kids”, both the four-legged & the two-legged variety.

  • Infodog
    State and national agility and confirmation show schedules as well as breed and rescue directories.

  • Dogs Deserve Better
    Dogs Deserve Better is a nonprofit organization dedicated to freeing the chained dog, and bringing our ‘best friend’ into the home and family.

  • Mutts & Co.
    Mutts & Co. is a store (food, pet products, grooming) that supports animal rescue causes and encourages others to give as well.

  • World Animal Net
    World Animal Net is the world’s largest network of animal protection societies with consultative status at the UN.

  • Foster Dogs
    Providing support and guidance for foster caretakers since 2001.

Lost Pet Registries

  • Pet FBI
    A website clearing house for lost and found pets in Ohio.

  • The Pet Rescue
    National Lost and Found Pet Registry.

National Dog Clubs

National Pet Locators

 

Pet Friendly Hotels, Housing, Restaurants, and Travel

  • My Apartment Map
    An apartment search engine that utilizes the latest technologies to help make your apartment search as easy as possible. Search includes “pet friendly only” capabilities!

  • TRIPSwithPETS.com
    Featuring pet friendly hotels, bed & breakfasts, vacation rentals, resorts, campgrounds, and other lodging where your dog, cat, or other furry friend is welcome. Plus pet friendly restaurants, activities, airlines and more!

  • petswelcome.com
    Click on Lodging Listings for over 25,000 hotels, B&Bs, ski resorts, campgrounds, and beaches that are pet-friendly. Check out Travel Tips section to learn how to take your pet anywhere.

  • DogFriendly.com
    DogFriendly.com publishes U.S. and Canadian pet travel guides for dogs of ALL sizes & breeds.

Pet Health

Pet Placement or Rehoming

Stores that Support our Causes

 

Training and Behavior

  • Peaceable Paws
    Peaceable Paws’ mission is to foster harmony between the human and non-human animals of our world through dog training and animal behavior consultation services and seminars …

  • Clicker Solutions
    ClickerSolutions is a Web site and mailing list dedicated to helping pet owners improve the relationship with their pets by teaching training and management techniques which are understandable and reinforcing to both human and animal.

  • Clicker Training
    “Clicker training” is an animal training method based on behavioral psychology that relies on marking desirable behavior and rewarding it.

  • The Association of Pet Dog Trainers (APDT)
    The APDT offers individual pet dog trainers a respected and concerted voice in the dog world. They promote professional trainers to the veterinary profession and to increase public awareness of dog friendly training techniques.

  • DogWise
    Dogwise provides the widest variety of current cutting-edge dog books and products for serious dog enthusiasts and trainers from our e-commerce site and nationally traveling dog show booth professionals.

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