Links and Resources
North Carolina State University College of Veterinary Medicine
General Pet Sites
Growing up with pets
Growing Up With Pets is an educational program devoted to bringing parents a resource for information and advice on how to help them foster strong, healthy relationships between their children and their pets.
Delta Society service and therapy animals
We are a national 501(c)(3)non-profit organization that helps people live healthier and happier lives by incorporating therapy, service and companion animals into their lives.
Association for Pet Loss & Bereavement
Professionally trained volunteers in pet bereavement counseling, the APLB's services are free and available to anyone bereaving for a beloved pet.
Petfinder® pet adoption
Petfinder is an online, searchable database of animals who need homes. It is also a directory of more than 13,000 animal shelters and adoption organizations across the U.S., Canada and Mexico.
Pets Need Dental Care Too
This ongoing campaign to provide dogs and cats with proper dental care is made possible through the active efforts of the American Veterinary Medical Association, American Veterinary Dental Society, Academy of Veterinary Dentistry, American Veterinary Dental College, Academy of Veterinary Dental Technicians, Veterinary Oral Health Council and Hill's Pet Nutrition.
AAHA® Helping Pets Fund
As the benevolent arm of the American Animal Hospital Association (AAHA), the AAHA Foundation seeks to improve the lives of pets. The AAHA Helping Pets Fund works with AAHA-accredited veterinary practices to identify pets in need. Accredited practices may then apply for assistance from the Fund for emergency and non-elective treatment of abandoned pets and pets whose owners are facing financial hardship.
Companion Animal Parasite Council
A non-profit organization of veterinarians and parasitologists dedicated to protecting your family and your pets from parasites and zoonotic disease.
The Association for Pet Obesity Prevention (APOP)
A group of veterinarians and veterinary healthcare experts dedicated to reducing the pet obesity epidemic.
WebVet
WebVet.com has a large collection of articles written by veterinarians, behaviorists and other pet specialists.
Good News for Pets®
GoodNewsforPets.com is an online source for pet news from the veterinary and pet care communities.
Pet Loss Help
Devoted to helping you manage the grieving process that follows the loss of an animal companion.
Pet Loss Grief Support Website
A gentle and compassionate website for pet lovers who are grieving over the death of a pet or an ill pet.
World Wide Pet Names Project
Almost 7500 pet names on record and counting!
Vet Info
Health care information for dog and cat owners.
Vetlearn.com
Articles on veterinary topics.
Pet Wellness Campaign
How often should pets be examined and vaccinated? Provides information, videos, and press releases regarding the topic of pet wellness and disease prevention.
National & Local Organizations
American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA®)
The American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA), established in 1863, is a not-for-profit association representing more than 80,000 veterinarians. Their mission is to improve animal and human health and advance the veterinary medical profession.
ASPCA® poison control information
The ASPCA was the first humane organization in the Western Hemisphere. Our mission, as stated by our founder, Henry Bergh, in 1866, is to provide effective means for the prevention of cruelty to animals throughout the United States.
AAHA® pet owner site
An invaluable online resource for all pet owners, from the American Animal Hospital Association (AAHA).
Humane Society of Charlotte
The mission of the Humane Society of Charlotte - founded in 1978 - is to bring love and hope to all animals by ensuring the humane treatment of companion animals through adoption, spay/neuter and education.
North Carolina Veterinary Medical Association
The North Carolina Veterinary Medical Association is dedicated to promoting integrity and excellence in veterinary medicine; providing the highest quality continuing education programs and conferences; supporting its members through public relations and marketing efforts to the public and governing officials; and listening and lobbying on behalf of the interests to the entire profession and serve as an advocate and voice for veterinary medicine in the state.
Veterinary Partner®
VeterinaryPartner.com is here to support your veterinarian and you in the care of your companion animals by providing reliable, up-to-date animal health information from the veterinarians and experts of the Veterinary Information Network (VIN), the world's first and largest online veterinary database and community.
PETMD dentistry information
Pets need dental care, too.
National Council on Pet Population Study & Policy
This organization serves as a national collection point for gathering and evaluating available pet population data and relevant materials. They provide expertise and resources for gathering and analyzing needed data pertinent to the control of pet populations.
American Board of Veterinary Practitioners
Species-oriented certification for veterinary practice.
American College of Veterinary Emergency & Critical Care
Upon successful completion of an American College of Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care (ACVECC)-approved training program (residency) the veterinarian is a Diplomate of the ACVECC, is termed a "specialist", and is board certified in veterinary emergency and critical care.
American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine
The Official Organization of the Veterinary Specialties of Small Animal Internal Medicine, Large Animal Internal Medicine, Cardiology, Neurology, and Oncology.
American Veterinary Dental College
The American Veterinary Dental College (AVDC) is the clinical specialist organization for veterinary dentists, registered by the American Board of Veterinary Specialties of the American Veterinary Medical Association.
Association of Avian Veterinarians
Birds of a feather...
Veterinary Oral Health Council
Helping to control periodontal disease in cats and dogs.
American Heartworm Society
The global resource for the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of heartworm disease.
Pets with Cancer
Veterinary Cancer Society
A non-profit educational organization, VCS was formed in 1976 by a small group of veterinarians who wanted to establish a professional organization dedicated to veterinary oncology. Nearly 1,000 members include specialists in medical, surgical, and radiation oncology, internists, pathologists, pharmacologists and general practitioners worldwide.
Pet Insurance
Pets Best Insurance
Pets Best strives to help pet owners achieve financial security and protect the health of their pets by providing quality insurance coverage, prompt claim payment, and unsurpassed service both before and after the sale.
Nationwide® Veterinary Pet Insurance (VPI)
As the nations oldest and largest pet health insurance provider, VPI has a proven track record of protecting pets for life.
ASPCA® Pet Health Insurance
For over 140 years, the ASPCA has been making a difference in the lives of animals across the country. ASPCA Pet Health Insurance Plans can make a difference in the life of your pet with affordable pet insurance.
PurinaCare Pet Health Insurance
Dogs
American Kennel Club®
Breed registry for purebred dogs in the United States. Working to advance the study, breeding, exhibiting, running and maintenance of purebred dogs.
AKC® Canine Good Citizen
Started in 1989, CGC is a certification program that is designed to reward dogs who have good manners at home and in the community.
Dog Watch® Newsletter
Newsletter from Cornell University's leading College of Veterinary Medicine.
Cats
Cornell Feline Health Center
A veterinary medical specialty center devoted to improving the health and well-being of cats everywhere.
American Association of Feline Practitioners® (AAFP)
A non-profit organization that promotes the interest, improves the public stature, and increases the knowledge of veterinarians in the field of feline medicine and surgery.
Happy Healthy Cat Campaign
Morris Animal Foundations (MAF) Happy Healthy Cat Campaign is an unprecedented global effort to eliminate suffering and premature death in cats.
Cat Watch Newsletter
Newsletter for cat people from Cornell University's leading College of Veterinary Medicine.
The CATalyst Council
Reaching out to all parties - the pet healthcare community, shelter and welfare organizations, government, commercial groups, and the public - to ensure that cats receive the proper care and attention they need and deserve.
Exotics
Ferret Central
Important information for ferret owners and prospective owners.
House Rabbit Society
An international nonprofit organization that rescues rabbits from animal shelters and
educates the public on rabbit care and behavior.
The Gabriel Foundation
Non-profit and rescue organization for pet parrots.
Miscellaneous
HomeAgain® Microchip
A pet microchip creates a forever bond between you and the pet you love. And together with the HomeAgain pet recovery system, youll give your pet the best chance of coming back home to you.
CareCredit®
CareCredit is a simple way to consolidate and manage certain out-of-pocket healthcare expenses, because it is a credit card with a revolving line of credit that can be used repeatedly and for any family member - including four-legged family members!
The Weather Channel
Caring for your pet in all kinds of weather conditions.
Veterinary Schools in the U.S.
Provides links to all the veterinary schools in the U.S.
Veterinary Technician Degree Program at Gaston College
Course work includes instruction in veterinary anatomy, nutrition, parasitology, pathology,
physiology, radiology, terminology, zoology, office practices, laboratory techniques, dentistry
and small and large animal clinical practices.
Pet Foods
Purina® Pet Food
Lots of resources, FAQs and more about dog and cat health and nutrition.
Travel
Independent Pet & Animal Transportation Association (IPATA™)
An international network of concerned pet shippers, the Independent Pet & Animal Transportation Association International, Inc. (IPATA) was founded in 1979 to provide professional, competent and caring pet transportation relocation services throughout the USA and around the world.
USDA Animal & Plant Health Inspection Service
"Protecting American agriculture" is the basic charge of the U.S. Department of Agriculture's (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS). APHIS provides leadership in ensuring the health and care of animals and plants. The agency improves agricultural productivity and competitiveness and contributes to the national economy and the public health.
Pets Welcome
Find pet-friendly lodging, pet sitting, and other related pet travel services and information.