Pet Links and Resources

Disclaimer: The Old Derby Animal Hospital web site provides links for informational purposes only. These links are not meant to be taken as veterinary advice.

Pet Adoptions

All Breed Rescue - List of Contacts in New England
Have your heart set on a particular breed? ---This is a list of all dog breeds in alphabetical order.

All Paws Rescue
All Paws Rescue is a volunteer run humane society. All Paws services include the sheltering of homeless animals, pet placement services, low-cost spay/neutering programs, public awareness and humane education outreach programs.

House Rabbit Society (adoption and care)
Great site for adoption and all aspects of rabbit care.

Mass. Humane Society
adoptions,foster homes,donations,events

Massachusetts Approved Shelter and Rescue Organizations
This web site contains a list of Massachusetts approved shelter and rescue organizations.

PetFinder.org
PetFinder.org is a great web site for those looking for a lost pet or for a pet to adopt.

South Shore Ferret Care
Ferrets available on the SouthShore

The Standish Humane Society
The Standish Humane Society is a no-kill cat shelter and adoption center located in Duxbury MA.

Pet Care and Education

American Kennel Club
The AKC can help you choose a breed,local clubs and events to attend, as well as other dog information.

American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals
The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals. This site includes poison control information.

Cat Fancier's Club
Great information on cat breeds,care and events.

Hamster Care
caring,housing and feeding of hamsters

Hill's Science Diet Foods
Information on one of the doctor recomended pet food brands(prescription and welliness)

Pet Obesity: facts and tools to help weight loss
Agreat site to learn why obesity is such a health risk for our pets as well as helpful tools to get your pet in shape.

Rabbit Care
Care of rabbits, all lifestages

Royal Canin Diets
Information on doctor recomended prescription diets.

Table Scraps in Your Dogs Diet?
This is an interesting article that addresses some of the key issues regarding table scraps in your dogs diet

Pet Insurance

AKC Pet Plan
The AKC also provides insurance plans to cater to your pets needs and preventative care.

Veterinary Pet Insurance
Veterinary Pet Insurance (VPI) is a Pet Insurance company that provides reimbursement coverage for your pet's eligible medical treatments, surgeries, lab fees, X-rays, prescriptions and more.

Pet Loss

Angel View Pet Services/Cemetery
Pet burial,cremation and memorials

Euthanasia (description)
When faced with one of the most difficult decisions you have to make, it is a comfort to gain a better understanding of what will occur during the process of euthanasia.

Grief Hotline:
Tufts University Veterinary School. M-F 6-9pm ET. Calls from outside Massachusetts will be returned at no charge. 508-839-7966.

Pet Loss Local Support Group Meeting:
There is a pet loss support group meeting held the first Monday of every month at The Scituate Library from 7-8p. This is free to the public and all are welcome. The group is led by an animal specialist and a mental health therapist and sponsored by the Scituate Animal Shelter. For more information, call 781-545-8703.

Quality of life/Pet Loss, Support Page
Defining quality of life for pets,emotions of loss,hard decision to make, final farewell,creating memorial etc..

Pet Training

Breed,Specialty and Training Clubs in Massachusetts
All Breed Clubs,Specialty Clubs, Obedience Clubs and Training Clubs.

Canine Concepts
Group classes and private lessons available. All ages welcome.

Clicker Training ( info./supplies)
A doctor recomended site for clicker training.

Happy Dog Training
Group Classes and Private lessons available. Check your local community center for additional classes.

Importance of Being Alpha to Your Dog
Someone has to be alpha in the relationship and if it is not you ....the dog will take over!

The Dog Butler
Extensive information on training your dog.

Pet Travel

AVMA Travel Information
Planning and preparation are necessary when traveling with family pets. The AVMA has some very helpful info when traveling with your pets.

Pets,People and Safety

Center for Disease Control and Prevention
Information on keeping pets and people safe and healthy.

Planning for Emergencies/Disasters
Would you know what to do with your pet if a disaster strikes? This site will help you plan ahead.

Wildlife

Mammals of New England
Information on species found in New England.

New England Wildlife Center
A center for wildlife in trouble and public relations.