Do you have pets at home?
Are you thinking about getting a pet for the first time?
Do you want to be the best parent to your pets that you can be? Check out these links to some great animal resources!
Pet Care Tips for Pet Owners and Foster Providers
Best Friends Animal Society
Website
Great tips & advice for dogs & cats owners.
Humane Society of the United States
Website
Great Resources for pet care tips
ASPCA
Website
Great information to consider before adopting.
Maddie’s Fund
Foster Care Flash Classes
Maddie’s Fund has put together some awesome online classes to help foster care providers with some of the things they deal with on a regular basis. Whether your are fostering for GRR, another organization, or just want to learn, please check out these valuable resources.
Doggie Designer
Our mission is to create a better world for dogs and their owners.
We do this by bringing you the very best dog-care resources so that you can better care for your four-legged friends. After all, we truly believe that man’s best friends deserve the best treatment!
We do our best to cover a wide range of topics including:
- Dog Health
- Breed profiles
- Dog food, diets & nutrition
- Training guides & tips
- Comparison of dog gear
- Grooming guides & advice
- … and a lot more!
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Good Dog in a Box
Dog training and dog bite prevention resources. Great for new dog owners looking for dog training tips!
Learn more and access their resources | Click Here
All Things Dogs
7 Real World Examples of Dog Body Language
A great article about dog body language with pictures and a quiz to help educate yourself on this important subject.
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Tuft & Paw
The Definitive Guide to Cat Behavior and Body Language
A comprehensive guide on cat body language with helpful graphics and pictures.
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Dog Food Reviews | Click Here
Cat Food Reviews | Click Here
Consumer reviews and comparisons of hundreds of brands of dog and cat food.
Local Vet Clinics/Spay-Neuter Resources
Bemidji Animal Hospitals
Website
See a list of contact information for Bemidji area animal hospitals.
Pet Fixers
Website
A spay/neuter assistance program for Northern Minnesota
Pet Behavior
Animal Humane Society – Pet Behavior Library
Website
Tips for dealing with pet behavior issues.
Dr. Sophia Yin – The Art & Science of Animal Behavior
Great information and illustrations about animal behavior topics.
International Association of Animal Behavior Consultants
Assistance to Pet Owners in Need
Rose’s Fund
A listing of organization’s and programs that may provide financial assistance to pet owners in need. Please note that all of the organization’s listed are independent of Great River Rescue. Great River Rescue has no authority over their policies and procedures.
A collection of more veterinary assistance resources on the Animal Humane Society website. Please note that all of the organization’s listed are independent of Great River Rescue. Great River Rescue has no authority over their policies and procedures.
Pet Safe Housing Program
A program to provide temporary housing for the pets of victims of domestic violence.
Pets for Patriots
Help with Pet Veterinary Costs
A list of national resources available for qualifying pet owners. Please note that all of the organization’s listed are independent of Great River Rescue. Great River Rescue has no authority over their policies and procedures.
Adoption Resources
Petfinder
Website
Find adoptable pets from all over the country. Plus, you’ll find neat resources and tips for pet care.
The Shelter Pet Project
Website
Learn about pet adoption, read adoption stories, and see great shelter pet ads.
Best Friends of Animals – Tips for Introducing your Pets
Tips for Introducing Cats | Click Here
Tips for Introducing Dogs | Click Here
Tips for Introducing your Dog and Cat to each other | Click Here
Great tips and information about introducing your new pets to the pets you already have at home.
Pet Guardian Angels of America
Website
Contains web links to all the shelters and rescues in the state of Minnesota.
Autism Speaks
A list of resources to help you learn more about service dogs and connect you with organizations that may be able to help you and your family find a service dog that is right for you.
Rehab Recovery offers free advice and guidance for autistic people who suffer with an addiction to drugs or alcohol. Website: Rehab-Recovery.
Home Advisor- Pet Proofing
Pet Proofing- Keeping your home and yard safe for dogs and cats. Check out this article to keep all your furry companions safe and secure.
Money Geek
The Budget Friendly Guide to Caring for your Pet
Everything you’ll need to know before making the financial commitment to adopting a pet.
Website| Click Here
Caring.com
Assisted Living for Seniors with Pets
Things that Seniors need to think about if they are to own a pet while living in an assisted living facility.
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Other Resources for Pet Owners
Reviews.com
Website
A comparison of different pet insurance companies. Find links and useful information.
The Ultimate Guide to Homeowners Insurance for Dog Owners
Website
Facts and tips about homeowners insurance for dog owners.
Minnesota State Law Library
Website
Research a compilation of state laws regarding animal care and control.
Animal Folks MN
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A Minnesota organization with a mission to protect animals and prevent animal cruelty by creating a modern system of animal law enforcement in Minnesota.
Core to this mission is system reform — we assess what is needed systemically to develop innovative and sustainable reforms for the improved enforcement of animal law and prevention of animal cruelty in Minnesota.
Expertise.com
Website
Home safety guide for pet owners. Great information and tips for keeping your pets safe at home.
Squarefoot
Create a Pet-Friendly Office Policy: What you need to know
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