Resources & Links
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Altvetmed has a lot of information about healthy pet foods and dog health problems.
American Holistic Veterinary Medical Association is a terrific source on holistic education for pet owners.
Big Dog Rescue is a non-profit organization, is dedicated to the rescue of as many dogs from abuse, abandonment, euthanasia or other dire circumstances , as can be placed in nurturing, caring adoptive homes in the Tallahassee, Florida area. Human, loving foster homes are provided until such a placement can be accomplished. As advocates of pet population control and in order to reduce over population, all dogs within our program are neutered or spayed.
Gadsden County Humane Society (GCHS) is an all volunteer, nonprofit animal welfare organization in Gadsden County (Panhandle area of Florida) that mainly rescues and fosters animals out of their own homes (they do not have a facility yet) and showcases them for adoption at PetSmart every other Sunday. GCHS also sponsors many local community events and fundraisers to raise money and a level of awareness within the community. GCHS is currently working towards acquiring their own facility, eliminating the terrible practice of dog fighting, and educating the public about spay/neuter programs.
St. Francis Wildlife Association
The mission of the St. Francis Wildlife Association is:
1. Wildlife Rehabilitation
- Our primary goal is to rehabilitate sick, injured, and orphaned wildlife for eventual return to their natural habitats.
2. Environmental Education
- Instill an appreciation and a respect for all living creatures and the natural environments we share.
- Through action-based programs, promote a life-long stewardship ethic that empowers citizens to preserve what remains of natural Florida.
- Increase students' basic competencies in science and other disciplines.
- Provide an educational resource to the community.
University of Florida, College of Veterinary Medicine Pet Loss Support provides a number of good links for folks experiencing the loss of a beloved pet including several resources about spirituality.
University of Florida Veterinary Medical Center is an excellent resource including research programs such as Melanoma Vaccine Study in Dogs with Malignant Melanoma.
Page updated: 01/19/2009