Animal Behavior Associates, Inc. - Animal Behavior Articles
Short articles written by Daniel Estep, Ph.D. and Suzanne Hetts, Ph.D. Certified Applied Animal Behaviorists. |
Animaland
ASPCA's site for kids. Includes information and games. |
AnimalKind
Raleigh, NC based organization that works with the local animal welfare community to develop educational programs based on spay/neuter to reduce pet overpopulation. |
ASPCA Ani-Med
Pet care information tips from ASPCA: choosing the right pet, health problems, behavior issues, and more. |
Can We Help You Keep Your Pet?
Often people feel they must give up their pets for various reasons. On these pages, you'll hopefully find some alternatives and be able to keep your animal. |
CatScratching.com
Reasons Not to Declaw/An Easy Solution |
Choosing the Right Cat
Pet adoption information from The Humane Society of the United States on choosing the right cat. |
Choosing the Right Dog
Pet adoption information from The Humane Society of the United States on choosing the right dog. |
Crate Training a Dog
How to crate train a dog, from American Dog Trainers Network. |
Critter Advocacy
CARES is dedicated to advocating for your pet. Includes consumer warnings about unnecessary and potentially harmful vaccines. |
Deaf Dog Education Action Fund
The mission of the Deaf Dog Education Action Fund is to provide education and funding for the purpose of improving and/or saving the lives of deaf dogs. We are a non-profit organization founded to speak on behalf of and assist in the betterment of life for deaf dogs everywhere. |
Declawing! What You Need To Know
What does it mean when a cat is declawed? How is it done? |
Dogs and Apartments
Can a dog be happy living in an apartment? Which breeds are best for this lifestyle? |
Dogs Deserve Better
Dogs Deserve Better is a nonprofit organization dedicated to freeing the chained dog, and bringing our 'best friend' into the home and family. |
Doris Day Animal League
A nonprofit lobbying organization focusing on humane treatment of animals. Works with House of Representatives and Senate, in Washington and home states and districts to pass laws to reduce the animal suffering. |
Finding the Perfect Pet for Your Family
Discusses the advantages of adopting an animal from a rescue group. |
FlyPets
Provides air transportation for pets. |
Housebreaking a Dog
How to housebreak a dog, from American Dog Trainers Network. |
How Could You?
Selection of writings by Jim Willis, including 'How Could You?', one of the most popular animal-related essays. |
I Stole Your Dog Today
Article from Jim Willis, about rescuing a dog from a bad situation. |
Information, facts, and alternatives to declawing.
An entire Web site devoted to why you should not declaw cats, along with alternatives. |
International Society for Animal Rights
Goal: to stop the killing of healthy dogs and cats due to the overwhelming pet overpopulation crisis! ISAR is the sponsor for National Homeless Animals' Day, the third thursday in August. |
My Dog Place
Includes dog training resources, dog breed information, dog news stories, dog humor, and dog discussions. |
National Council on Pet Population Study and Policy
Contains studies regarding animal entry and exit numbers from shelters nationally and the characteristics of animals and humans involved in relinquishment of animals to shelters. |
Nine to Five Dog
Nice article on conflict between dogs and their guardians' 9-to-5 jobs. |
Outside Dog
Dogs need to be part of the family, not be left outside all the time. |
Pet Guardian Pet Trust Plans
Information on creating a trust for your pet. |
Puppy Mill Tipline Fights Cruelty
The Humane Society of the United States' toll-free puppy mill tipline, 1-877-MILL-TIP, was created to encourage anyone with any puppy mill information to contact The HSUS' Wilde Puppy Mill Task Force for help. |
Raising Your Dog with the Monks of New Skete
New Skete is a religious community of men and women dedicated to monastic life in the Orthodox Catholic Church. This site applies their principles and practices to relationships with dogs. |
Save Our Strays
Humane Education that saves animals' lives |
Shelter Dogs - a documentary film by Cynthia Wade
Shelter Dogs is an intimate look at the ethical life-and-death decisions made at Sue Sternberg's animal shelter in upstate New York. |
Socialization: The Key to a Confident Dog
The importance of puppy socialization, and helpful tips for socialization. |
The Center for the Study of Community Animal Management
The Humane Society of America is an information service organization dedicated to improving the relationship between domestic pets and society through education. |
The Whole Dog Journal
Web site for The Whole Dog Journal magazine, which covers foods, behavior, products, health problems, and other dog issues. |
Two Cats Are Better Than One
Why adopting two cats is better than adopting just one, from the Torre Argentina Cat Sanctuary. |
Want to help animals? - CANCEL your newspaper subscription!
How newspaper classifieds promote irresponsible pet breeding and ownership. |
Why You Should Consider Adopting an Adult Dog or Cat
Compares adopting puppy/kitten versus adult dog: responsibilities, health, life style, and benefits. |
Why You Should NOT Declaw Your Cat
Explains why you should not declaw cats. With references to other articles. |
