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 & Foster Providers:
Best Friends Animal Society – Best Friends Animal Society Website
Great tips & advice for dogs & cats owners.
Humane Society of the United States – Humane Society of the US Website
Great resources for pet care tips.
ASPCA – ASPCA Website
Great information to consider before adopting.
Maddie’s Fund – Maddie’s Fund Website
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 – Doggie Designer Webpage
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!
Good Dog in a Box – Good Dog Website
Dog training and dog bite prevention resources. Great for new dog owners looking for dog training tips!
All Things Dogs – 7 Real World Examples of Dog Body Language Article
A great article about dog body language with pictures and a quiz to help educate yourself on this important subject.
Tuft & Paw – The Definitive Guide to Cat Behavior & Body Language Article
A comprehensive guide on cat body language with helpful graphics and pictures.
Consumer Affairs – Dog Food Reviews Cat Food Reviews
Consumer reviews and comparisons of hundreds of brands of dog and cat food.
Local Vet Clinics & Spay-Neuter Resources:
Bemidji Animal Hospitals – All One Search Website
See a list of contact information for Bemidji area animal hospitals.
Pet Fixers – Our Pet Fixers Webpage
Our spay/neuter assistance program for Northern Minnesota!
Pet Behaviors:
Animal Humane Society – AHS Pet Behavior Library
Tips for dealing with pet behavior issues.
Dr. Sophia Yin – The Art & Science of Animal Behavior Article
International Association of Animal Behavior Consultants – IAABC Website
Assistance for Pet Owners in Need:
Rose’s Fund – Rose’s Fund Website
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.
Animal Humane Society – AHS Website
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 – Pet Safe Program Page
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.
The Merrimack River Feline Rescue Society’s Veterinary Funding Assistance Program – Veterinary Funding Assistance Program
The mission of the FARS Program is to help cat owners currently facing financial hardships keep pets who would otherwise be surrendered to a shelter or euthanized due to the owner’s inability to afford treatment for illness/injury.
Adoption Resources:
Petfinder – 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 – 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 Cats Tips for Introducing Dogs Tips for Introducing Dogs & Cats to Each Other
Great tips and information about introducing your new pets to the pets you already have at home.
Pet Guardian Angels of America – PGAA Website
Contains web links to all shelters and rescues in the state of Minnesota.
Autism Speaks – Assistance Dog Resources
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 – Rehab Recovery Website
Offers free advice and guidance for autistic people who suffer with an addiction to drugs or alcohol.
Other Resources for Pet Owners:
Home Advisor – Pet-Proofing Article
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 Article
Everything you’ll need to know before making the financial commitment to adopting a pet.
Caring.com – Assisted Living for Seniors with Pets Information
Things that Seniors need to think about if they are to own a pet while living in an assisted living facility.
Reviews.com – Reviews Website
A comparison of different pet insurance companies. Find links and useful information.
US Insurance Agents – The Ultimate Guide to Homeowners Insurance for Dog Owners
Facts and tips about homeowners insurance for dog owners.
Minnesota State Law Library – MN Courts Website
Research a compilation of state laws regarding animal care and control.
Animal Folks MN – Animal Folks Website
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 – Home Pet Safety Guide
Home safety guide for pet owners. Great information and tips for keeping your pets safe at home.
Squarefoot – Squarefoot Website
Creating a pet-friendly office policy: what you need to know.
Million Mile Secrets – Guide to Flying with an Emotional Support Animal
