End of Life Decisions:
Lap of Love – Understanding Pet Hospice
PetMD – Pet Hospice – Why You Should Consider It
Psychology Today – Animal Hospice 101
Euthanasia
CodaPet - No one wants to think about saying goodbye to their beloved pet. However, when it comes time to make end-of-life decisions, in-home euthanasia lets you say goodbye while your beloved dog or cat stays comfortable in a familiar
environment.
WebMD – What Happens When You Put Your Pet To Sleep?
Bereavement
Justin Black website for grief– A frequent guest blog contributor on pet loss for Pet Perennials
Coping with the Death of a Pet – Understanding Pet Loss Grief
Pet Memorials at Home: A Guide to Logistics and Legalities for Memorializing Your Pets
9 Loving Ideas to Honor a Beloved Pet That Has Passed Away
Helping a Child Cope with the loss of a Pet
How Long After the Death of My Dog Should I wait to Get Another One?
Pet Grieving: How Pets Mourn the Loss of a Companion
Association for Pet Loss and Bereavement An association of pet loss counselors and professionals. The site offers links, articles, a bookstore, and directories of counselors and pet loss support groups.
Hoofbeats in Heaven A site dedicated to resources on "horse loss support", including an e-mail support group
Rainbow Bridge Movie A short, sweet "movie" version of the Rainbow Bridge story
Equine Protection Network A guide to facilities that handle burials or cremations for horses.
Pet Insurance
List of Pet Insurance Companies – Why Pet Insurance?
Average Cost of Pet Insurance for Dogs and Cats
The Best Pet Insurance Companies (May 2023)
Veterinary Resources
What You Should Know About Emergency Vets (Before You Need One)
Lick Sleeve - An alternative to the "Cone of Shame"
Physical Therapy Resource for Pets
Top Ten Reasons to Spay or Neuter Your Pet
Low-Cost Spay & Neuter Programs
Funding Options for Veterinary Care
Financial Aid for Pet Care – Availability by State
The Average Cost of Taking Your Pet to the Vet
The Annual Vet Visit Cost – What to Expect
Pet Safety Resources
Guide to Keeping Your Pets Safe At Home
FidoFinder.com A site where you can register a missing pet, along with useful tips for finding a lost pet.
Expertise - Home Safety Guide for Pet Owners This home safety guide covers everything from common household dangers to pet proofing your house to medicines/chemicals.
PETA – People for the Ethical Treatment of AnimalsDog Bite Statistics
Pet Industry Trends
2019 Pet Trends That You (And Your Dog and Cat) Can Get Excited About
Fur-children and Millennials
Why Are So Many Millennials Opting For Pets, Not Parenthood?
Millennials Put Pets First When Buying A Home
Guides on Types of Pets and Right Fit
Cat or Dog – Which Is Best For Me?
AKC – 75 Ways To Be A Responsible Dog Owner
Pet Food Recall Resources
DogFoodAdvisor – Dog Food Recalls – Check for Your Brand Here
AMVA – Animal Food Recalls and Alerts
Children & Pet Resources
Ten Tips For Introducing Children To A New Dog
How To Introduce A Puppy Or An Adult Dog To Children
Animal Planet – 5 Tips For Introducing Kittens And Kids
AKC – Helpful Hints When Introducing A New Baby To A Dog
Caring For Pets Teaches Children Responsibility
5 Reasons NOT To Give A Pet For Christmas
Walking the Dog Resources
AKC – 3 Ways You Might Be Ruining Your Dog’s Walk
Seasonal Topics & Resources
5 Hot Tips For Summer Pet Care
Answers To Your Questions About Dog Flu
Dog Flu – The Importance Of Vaccinating Your Pet
How To Make The Holiday Season Safe For Your Cat
New Year’s Resolutions For You And Your Pet
Pets and the Elderly
The Healing Power of Pets For The Elderly
Pets For The Elderly – Companion Animals
Assisted Living For Seniors With Pets
Helping Senior Parents Care For Their Pets
Canine Caregivers for Dementia and Alzheimer's ™ Patients:
Dog Parks
Safety At Dog Parks – Don’t Make These Mistakes
Dog Parks – The Good, The Bad, And The Ugly
Traveling With Pets
Planes, Trains and Automobiles – Traveling With A Pet
The Ultimate Guide To Traveling With Pets
Fostering
Fostering A Pet – Frequently Asked Questions
PACT foranimals.org – Fostering Eligibility Requirements
PACT for Animals PACT gives peace of mind to children and adults in medical care, as well as veterans and military personnel, by providing temporary foster care for their beloved pets until they can be reunited.
Feral Cats
Feral Cats – The Forgotten Kitties
Feral And Stray Cats – An Important Difference
Therapy Dogs
Registering Your Therapy, Emotional Support or Service Dog
Dogs for Vets
Pet Friendly Businesses:
65 Most Pet Friendly Stores In The US
37 Dog Friendly Stores and Restaurant Chains
Booking.com – Pet Friendly Hotels - Worldwide
Pet Sites of Interest
Pet Magazines
Senior Pets
8 Common Health Problems In Senior Dogs
Adopt, Shop – New Family Members:
American Pet Association – by pet owners for pet owners’ resources
AMVA – Guidelines For Responsible Pet Ownership
Petfinders – Where Pets Find Their People!
Pet Finder Foundation – their mission is to assure that no adoptable pet is euthanized for lack of a good home
Training
Train: Understanding Pet Behavior
My Dog Is Acting Crazy: What Should I Do?
Pet Equipment
10 Money Saving Tips For Pet Parents
Grooming:
Do It Yourself Grooming At Home
Grooming Tips Every Pet Parent Should Know
Pet Grooming 101 For Dogs And Cats
Help! My Dog Freaks Out At The Groomer!
Love Da Pawz- Distributor of Natural Pet Shampoos & Conditioners (Envirogroom)
Doggy Daycare – Pet Walkers – Pet Sitters:
The Top Ten Reasons You Should Hire A Dogwalker
When Should You Hire A Dog Walker And How Do You Find The Right One?
Rescues
Waggle and Rescue – How to Partner
Business Resources & General Information
Understanding Your Pet Grooming Customers
How To Groom An Aggressive Dog
Helpful Ways To Calm A Dog When Grooming
The Pros And Cons Of Starting A Pet Grooming Business
How To Set Up And Run Your Own Dog Grooming Biz - YouTube
Writing A Mobile Pet Grooming Biz Plan
Associations
National Dog Groomers Association of America
International Pet Groomers Inc.
International Society of Canine Cosmetologists
International Groomers Association
International Boarding & Pet Services Association - ABPSA
National Association of Professional Pet Sitters
APPA – American Pet Products Association
International Association of Canine Professionals
Association of Professional Dog Trainers – APDT
National Association of Dog Obedience Instructors - NADOI
The Pet Professional Guild - PPG
International Association of Animal Behavioral Consultants - IAABC
American Pet Professionals - APP
American Veterinary Medical Association
American Association of Housecall Veterinarians
Business – Pet Related - Magazines
Groomer to Groomer and Pet Boarding Magazines
