Helpful Links

Our Favorite Sites!

AKC.org

How to Love Your Dog
A kid's guide to dog care. This is a must see site for kids with dogs, or those that want one. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!

Iowa Veterinary Medical Association
This site has resources for pet owners as well as where to find a veterinarian.

Pet Loss Grief Support
Excellent site! If you are grieving the loss of a pet, you will find healing support here.

Petswelcome.com
For anything you wanted to know about traveling with your pet!

Redcross.org
Animal Safety

UCDavis

Humane/Rescue Organizations

Animal Lifeline of Iowa
A no-kill, special needs animal shelter.

Animal Rescue League of Iowa
The Animal Rescue League of Central Iowa. Pet adoptions, pet care information, pet programs, and much more.

ASPCA
The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals.

Best Friends Animal Society
Best Friends Animal Society runs the nation's largest sanctuary for abused and abandoned animals. Best Friends operates a low-cost spay/neuter program, runs a wildlife rehabilitation center, sponsors a network of members in rescue, provides foster care and humane education, and works with humane groups nationwide to bring about a time when there will be No More Homeless Pets.

HSUS
The Humane Society of the United States.

PetFinder.com
Pet Finder - Find your next new best friend!

Veterinary Organizations

The American Veterinary Medical Association

The Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care Society

Miscellaneous

Cat Fanciers
Brought to you by cat breeders, exhibitors, show judges, veterinarians and other ailurophiles (cat lovers) throughout the world.

Toxnet
A cluster of databases on toxicology, hazardous chemicals, and related areas.

Pet Loss Help/ Grief Services

View our Veterinary Clinics page to find links to other clinics in the Des Moines area.

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