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.
Dog Behavior
Behavior and dog training tips
offers information on different behaviors and various training options for dogs
Behavior Consults w/ Dr Marder at ARL
Information on behavior consults with Dr Amy Marder
Veterinary Behavior Specialist
Dr. Schwartz also known as "Dr. Cookie" may be able to help with your behavior questions.
Microchips
AKC's C.A.R. / Register ID chips /Tattoos
Another great site to register your pet. It accepts chip #'s as well as tattoos and ID tags.
HomeAgain Microchips
register at home again
Petlink / Register ID chip
This is where you can register your pet's ResQ microchip information.
ResQ Microchips
sign up for ResQ Microchips
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.
Underdog ResQ
A site for adoption of homeless dogs run by volunteers and foster families.
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.
Backyard Butler/ pet waste removal
No time to clean the yard from your pets? Let the butler do it.
Cat Fancier's Club
Great information on cat breeds,care and events.
Doody Calls /pet waste removal
Removal of pet waste from your yard.
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.
Pet Sitters and Dog Walkers (local)
Need someone to watch your pets ? Does your active dog or overweight dog need more exercise? These links should really help.
Rabbit Care
Care of rabbits, all lifestages
Responsable Breeding Conciderations
This site helps owners decide if this is the right and responsable thing to do with their pet. Links for individual breed code of breeding ethics and requirements prior to breeding.
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.
Embrace Pet Insurance
Embrace Pet Insurance is a specialist insurance agency. Embrace sells pet health insurance for cats and dogs. You pay your veterinarian's bill and then they refund you a portion of the bill. Every Embrace Pet Insurance policy is 100% underwritten by certain underwriters at Lloyd's of London, which has been in business since 1688.
Pet's Best Pet Insurance
Sign up from our web site and receive a 5% discount off your policy.
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 Photography/ Pet Art
Pet Portraits by Ann Wolff
Beautiful paintings.
Pet Training
Bark Busters
Local trainer using a more natural method of training developed in Australia.
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.
Canine Etiquette, dog training in Halifax
A great site for basic training as well as behavior modification. serving several towns.
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.
Zen Dog Training
Classes in home or in a group.
Pet Travel
Air Animal Pet Movers
Air Animal Pet Movers is dedicated to providing the relocating pet owner with the best in animal care, welfare and transportation- Globally as well as nationwide.
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.
Hotel/lodging with your Pet
Looking for pet friendly hotels,campgrounds or bed and breakfasts ? Try this helpful site.
International Animal Export Regulations
International health certificates for the export of animals from the United States
International Travel Handout
A handout from the USDA explaining the steps for international travel with your pet. (PDF)
Jet Blue Pet Travel program
Flying Jet Blue? Check out the pet travel program.
Pet Airways (pet friendly flights)
A site for pets who need to travel via airplane.
Pet Friendly Travel/Pet Rest Areas in airports
pet friendly airports provide rest areas for you and your pet!
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.
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.
