Animal Poison Information
Experts provide valuable information to help parents recognize and protect their pets from poisonous substances including plants, human food, human medications, and more. Click logo to visit their website.
Lost & Found Pet Database
PawBoost is like an AMBER Alert for lost pets. Millions of pet lovers have joined their Rescue Squad by signing up for localized lost & found pet alerts. More importantly, PawBoost has helped reunite over 1 million pets with their families. Posting is free, with optional premium services available. Click the logo to the right to register a lost or found pet.
A Guide to Dog Body Language
Learn about the common nonverbal signs and signals dogs use to communicate with their owners and each other. Click the image to learn more.
Adopting & Caring for Rescue Animals
Aging in place can come with many changes; the loss of our independence and quieter social lives leave many aging adults lonely and prone to depression. But, you or your loved one can find comfort and meaning in this new stage of their life by owning a pet.
(Special thanks to Liz for sharing this tip!)
Peventing Injuries in Pets & Kids
Household pets are responsible for a majority of animal-related injuries in children. Here’s how to prepare your kids and home to welcome a furry member into the family incident-free. Click the image to learn more.
Adopting & Caring for Rescue Animals
An in-depth guide about adopting and caring for rescue animals. Click the image to learn more.
PetSmart Charities Adoption Partner
We have partnered with PetSmart Charities to facilitate adoptions out of their Burlington, Washington PetSmart store, located at 1969 Marketplace Drive in Burlington. Click logo to visit their website.
Project Freedom Ride
We also partner with Project Freedom Ride. Their mission is connecting unwanted, abandoned dogs in Texas and Georgia, with families, rescues and humane societies in the Pacific Northwest. Click on logo to visit their website and learn more.
Rehome - by Adopt-a-Pet.com & The Petco Foundation
Finding Rover.com’s animal facial recognition technology makes it a snap to protect your dog and cat! Here’s how it works: if your dog or cat ever goes missing, Finding Rover will do an instant facial recognition search of all pets reported lost in your area. Within seconds, you’ll see a list of found photos with the contact information of the kind person (or shelter) who has taken your pet in. Contact the person or shelter, and a blissful scene of face licking, tail wagging and purring will follow. Click the logo to register your pet today!
TripsWithPets.com
TripsWithPets.com features over 30,000 pet friendly accommodations. In addition to vacations and moves, pet owners use this site in the event of an emergency when they need to secure a hotel that allows pets. And they are also working to avert the deluge of lost and abandoned pets caused by many natural disasters. Click logo to visit the site and learn more.
Pet & Animal Emergency Planning
This page explains how to make a pet and animal emergency plan. It also provides tips and planning tools on how to make a plan. Click logo to visit website.
Keeping Pets Safe at Home
A Complete Resource for Pet Safety in the Home. Click image to visit the website and learn more.
Bringing Dogs & People Together to End Discrimination
Animal Farm Foundation, Inc., seeks to secure equal treatment and opportunity for pit bull type dogs. The resources tab on their website offers free dog training e-books that are of value to owners of all dog breeds, as well as a great FAQ section, lots of resources, and tips on caring for a new dog. Click logo to visit their site.
Dog Training, Boarding & Grooming
Academy of Canine Behavior. ACOB is a Bothell area boarding and training facility that offers free behavior assessments, canine good citizen testing, dog training, and advice for dog owners facing training challenges. We highly recommend seeking an assessment from ACOB before relinquishing a pet due to training challenges. To make an appointment for your free evaluation, call (425) 486-9567 or toll free 1 (800) 335-9267. Visit their website by clicking their company logo.
Canine Good Citizen Program
The American Kennel Club’s CGC program allows dogs to earn a title for safe, mannerly behavior and basic obedience skills. Earning recognition for good citizenship can be a first step in dog training and can lay a foundation for other events like agility, therapy, or tracking. A CGC title can look great on your dog’s resume, especially if you’re applying to rent housing! Click their logo to visit their site and learn more!
Cat Boarding Resources
Nestled on six picturesque acres between Bellingham and Mount Vernon, Cat Nap Inn, Bed & Breakfast Exclusively for Cats, was custom designed and built with cats’ needs and preferences in mind. Click their logo to the right to learn more!
Pet Care Resources
Great tips for caring for all kinds of pets, from dogs and cats to reptiles and other exotic pets. Click the image to visit this helpful resource page and learn more!
Animal Advocacy Group
BADRAP is a pit bull advocacy group and a nationally-recognized resource for both dog owners and shelters, offering pets for adoption, training classes, and some of the internet’s best online information on dog training and problem solving for owners of every breed. Click the logo for more information and for their invaluable “dog owner’s bible”!
HSSV Partner Organizations
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