"We can't say enough about the SCFAW team members and their commitment to the very worthy cause of reducing cat over-population through spay/neuter services. Their passion for animals shines through whenever you talk with them! My husband and I have adopted three cats through the organization and received medical assistance for one of our dogs. We cannot thank you enough on behalf of my family, my menagerie, and the community as a whole!" Lisa and Dan, Medford MA
www.massvet.org This link brings you to the website of the Massachusetts Veterinary Medical Association (MVMA), Marlborough, MA. The MVMA is an association of veterinarians in MA, with a mission to promote the profession and improve animal well-being and public health. This site allows you to find a veterinarian by name, town, specialty, even veterinary school, among the 1,100 MVMA members.
"Find a Vet Near You" Provides a way to find practicing veterinarians in animal hospitals and clinics by ZIP code anywhere in the US.
"Choosing a Vet" (.pdf) Provides helpful advice on how to select a veterinarian, including what to look for, when to look, and paying a visit to check things out.
"Choosing a Veterinarian" Provides valuable information on selecting your veterinarian, with good advice about doing so before you desperately need one and don’t have time to be selective.
"How to Choose the Right Veterinarian for Your Cat" Offers valuable guidance for finding a veterinarian for your pet cat, including things to look for when visiting the veterinary clinic, types of veterinary practices to consider, and more.
www.massvet.org This link brings you to the website of the Massachusetts Veterinary Medical Association (MVMA), Marlborough, MA. The MVMA is an association of veterinarians in MA, with a mission to promote the profession and improve animal well-being and public health. This site allows you to find a veterinarian by name, town, specialty, even veterinary school, among the 1,100 MVMA members.
"Veterinary Care Basics" Provides valuable information for seeking a specialty veterinarian, and for your general practice veterinarian to suggest you do.
"What Is an Exotic Veterinarian?" Provides interesting information on specialty veterinary medicine for "exotics," or exotic companion mammals (ECMs), such as hamsters, rabbits, ferrets, and guinea pigs and other rodents.
www.acoam.com This link, to the Animal Control Officers Association of Massachusetts, is a robust resource for all things related to Animal Control in the state.
Your Animal Control Officer If you need to contact the Animal Control Officer of your city or town, call your local police department or go on the website of your city or town.
www.MSPCA.org The Massachusetts Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (MSPCA) is one of the oldest sheltering organizations in the US. The MSPCA takes in more than 20,000 animals each year and finds homes for most. Although it does not call itself "no-kill" per se, each year the MSPCA saves far more animal lives than all the other shelter and rescue groups in MA combined.
www.arlboston.org The Animal Rescue League of Boston has a slightly different focus—not only sheltering but rescuing both domesticated animals and wildlife. Although this organization, too, does not refer to itself as "no-kill" per se, its leading-edge programs are exemplary throughout the US.
www.findagroomer.com This link provides a directory to look up groomers throughout the US, Canada, and Europe, who are either home-based, mobile, or part of a salon or shop.
"Choosing a Groomer" Provides helpful ideas to consider when looking to have your pet groomed.
www.petsitters.org This link, to the National Association of Professional Pet Sitters, provides a way to look up a professional pet sitter by entering your ZIP code.
This section includes a list of helpful websites to search for additional answers to your questions about your pets.
General Directories
www.hsus.org This link provides a comprehensive A to Z list of topics for pet care.
www.canismajor.com/dogDog Owner’s Guide: the online magazine for all pet and show dog owners.
www.helium.com Provides a broad spectrum of pet and animal topics, including animal facts and resources, animal rescue and adoption, animal rights and issues, and much more.
Training and Behavior
www.aspcabehavior.com Virtual Pet Behaviorist: pet-behavior advice from a nationally recognized team of animal behaviorist experts at the ASPCA 24 hours a day, offering possible solutions to a wide range of issues at no charge.
www.ddfl.org Provides tips on a wide range of training and behavior topics for your pet.
www.unclematty.com This link goes to an amusing site for dog training and behavioral guidance.
Animal Health
"The Pet Web Library" This link provides information on some of the most common medical concerns of pet dogs and cats in a helpful directory and search format.
www.animalhospitals-usa.com Offers health care information for treating sick or injured dogs, cats, birds, guinea pigs, gerbils, ferrets, prairie dogs, and reptiles.
www.avma.org Offers brochures for a wide range of topics including animal health, disaster preparedness, and more.
www.webvet.com Provides answers from veterinarians for questions pet owners may have.
