Resources & Links
We have provided the following links to websites that provide some great information on a variety of topics related to local resources, veterinary medicine, and pet health care. We try to update this page frequently, and would love to hear your ideas on links that you would like to see us add to this page to share with other pet owners. Feel free to send us your favorites!
Local Animal Shelters and Rescues
- Oregon Humane Society
- Animal Rescue & Care Fund
- Pet Rescue Groups of Oregon & Washington
- Family Dogs New Life
- Project Pooch
- Cat Adoption Team
- Humane Society for Southwest Washington
- Multnomah County Animal Control
- Clackamas County Dog Service
- Feral Cat Coalition of Oregon
Emergency Resources
- Dove Lewis Emergency Animal Hospital
- Northwest Veterinary Specialists Emergency
- Emergency Veterinary Medical Clinic of Tualatin
- Poison Control
- Toxic Plant List
General Resources
- Trupanion - Pet Medical Insurance
- Vetstreet Valuable information on general pet health and specific breed information.
- ASPCA American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals
- The Audubon Society Resources for the care and conservation of wild animals and their habitats.
- Pet Microchip Look-Up Identify the company of a given pet’s microchip in order to trace a pet back to its owner.
- 24 Petwatch Pet microchiping and Lost Pet Recovery Service
- Choosing a New Puppy This is a nice starter guide when you are considering getting a new puppy.
- Breeds of Dogs A quick reference guide to many breeds of dogs, including photos and brief descriptions of each breed’s characteristics.
- Heartworm Society Everything you ever wanted to know about heartworm disease can be found here!
Behavior Resources
- Happy Go Lucky Obedience & Day Care Positive, incentive-based dog training in Portland, OR.
- The Indoor Pet Initiative Helping to strengthen the bond between pets and their people.
- Instinct Dog Behavior and Training: local behavior training and resources
- Free online courses
- Animal Behavior Clinic: Behavior Veterinary Services