ASPCA – Official site of the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals

American Animal Hospital Association– This is also a very good site. It has an excellent animal first aid section, a good kid’s page, and information on animal behavior. Check it out.

American Kennel Club (AKC) – everything about purebred dogs, buying puppies, registration, canine stores, dog competition, pedigree resources and more

American Veterinary Medical Association – This site has a great section on pet care as well as activities and information geared towards children

Connecticut Wildlife Rehabilitators Association

Connecticut Department of Environmental Protection, Wildlife Division– This site has a list of wildlife rehabilitators in Connecticut, as well as information about wildlife and human/wildlife interaction.

Handicapped Pets – For elderly dogs, disabled dogs, injured pets and handicapped pets.

Humane Society – Official site of the Humane Society

Indoor Pet Initiative – Offers tips on urinary tract health for indoor cats and addresses the challenges cats face living indoors

International Travel Information

National Center for Infectious Disease (CDC)

Petfinders – Many local shelters and rescue organizations post available animals on this site. You can search for pets by location, type of pet, etc.

Pets and Parasites – a good site for companion animal parasite information

Pet Vacations – information on traveling with your pet

The Purr Project -a non-profit organization whose mission is to match cats that have been abused, abandoned and/or injured with safe homes. Its primary focus is to be a savior for those that would otherwise be euthanized because due to medical conditions. 

Retired Grayhounds as Pets

The Senior Dogs Project – Looking out for older dogs