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Here's a list of resources for our readers seeking useful information about living with our
feline friends and other companion animals, and the people and
organizations that love, support, and protect them. To nominate a person, group or company for
listing here, please send its information to
"Nominate A Link".
Information
Cat-egories:
Carole supports this 100 year old humane
organization in a number of ways. She is on their Board of Advisors,
contributes the proceeds of one of her books to them, was instrumental in
their support for the Petropolis exhibit, etc.
Working to protect the rights, welfare and
habitats of animals
Carole strongly recommends the IDA, a highly
active non-profit organization working to protect animals worldwide. They
sponsor a variety of programs and initiatives and work to draw media focus
to animal rights and welfare issues. Their award-winning web site
publishes Carole's column, Cats on the Couch, and is loaded
with information and downloadable campaign materials. Their email
newsletter, IDA News, will keep you up to the minute on notable humane
stories.
The Mayor's Alliance for NYC's
Animals, Inc., is working with the City of New York toward the day when no
New York City dog or cat of reasonable health and temperament is killed
merely because he or she does not have a home. The Alliance works with
over twenty non-profit organizations dedicated to No-Kill shelter
strategies and Trap, Neuter & Release programs.
Animal Link is a great resource for all sorts of animal
information and humane and rescue organizations that operate primarily in
Westchester and Putnam counties, New York.
Their adoptable pets search engine is an excellent
feature that is being updated by many humane and rescue groups in
Westchester and Putnam.
KittyKind, Inc.
is a nonprofit, no-kill,
all-volunteer cat rescue and adoption group based at the Petco Store on
Union Square in Manhattan. They have rescued and and found homes for
thousands of cats. They have a continuing flow of adoptable cats and
kittens. There is lots of useful information on their web site.
NYPet-I-Care is a grassroots program of
professional and volunteer 'Friends of the Program' who give willingly
of their time and talents to provide shelter, medical care, training and
socialization to as many abused and abandoned strays that can be
accommodated. Our ultimate goal is to find that exceptional home, where
they can feel safe, loved, and
become a member of their new family.
Pet Finder is devoted to adoption and rescue.
Pet seekers can find adoptable animals locally, regionally, and
nationally. Pictures are available along with details about breed, age,
special needs, etc. Many rescue groups list their adoptable pets there.
You can search by rescue group name to see whether a group you know has
any animals that interest you.
The Way of
Cats is a new blog about, of course, cats. An interesting place
to discuss cats with an emphasis on cat behavior.
CatSitting.net - Cat sitting locations all over the USA!
PetSitters.org - National
Association of Professional Pet Sitters
The National Association of Professional Pet Sitters is an excellent
non-profit organization that promotes the welfare of animals and secure
in-home pet care performed by professional pet sitters. They operate
certification programs in companion animal care and their web site
offers a searchable national database of their members.
Noah's Wish was one of the early responders to
Hurricane Katrina, rescuing and sheltering displaced animals in New
Orleans. A remarkable organization, Noah's Wish specializes in responding
to animal disasters. For more information about their activities,
and to donate, visit their web site
http://NoahsWish.org.
In Defense of Animals' Project Hope Sanctuary
is in Grenada, Mississippi and so was not too far from the action. Though
the shelter was damaged in the storm, some of the
staff are coping with the damage and caring for animals while others are
coordinating the care and sheltering of rescued animals with other groups
in
Jackson, Mississippi. You can learn more about their efforts, and donate,
at
http://www.idausa.org/hurricane.html and
http://www.project-hope.net/
For lots of interesting
celebrity-studded, animal-focused video, visit PetStyle.com. Though this
site isn't exclusively cat, there's lots of great cat stuff here. This
leading-edge video entertainment site has hundreds of high quality
videos on: pet events across the USA; mini-documentaries on animal
sanctuaries and cat refuges - like the Warner Brothers' back lot C.A.T.S.
community; video health reports from the Veterinary News Network; tips
on caring for your pet; and, much more. If you have an animal event to
promote, you can request that PetStyle cover it. Have an interesting
video of your cat? You can submit it there.
Neighborhood
Cats is a leading national resource in the fields of feral cat colony
management & Trap, Neuter, and Release (TNR) programs. Their award-winning
web site is full of useful information. Recently, their work has been
praised in the New York Times.
Carol Clancy operates this cat sanctuary, and
sells her book, Taming The Feral Cat on her web site.
Holistic Care & Rehabilitation
Mindful Tails provides TTouch and other
services by Guild Certified TTouch Practitioners. TTouch is a holistic
approach to training, rehabilitation and wellness for cats and other
animals which does not use fear or force. Mindful Tails hosts the "Ask
the TTouch Practitioner" booth on Pet Adoption days at Mayor's Alliance
for NYCs Animals, and works closely with a number of animal welfare
organizations. They have used TTouch on cats, dogs, birds, small animals
and others. They give lectures and demos, work with private clients, as
well as hold group workshops on TTouch for Companion Animals.
Pet-Friendly Travel
PetsWelcome.com provides a listing of emergency
vets; animal friendly lodgings; animal friendly beaches, campgrounds and
other fun places to hang out with your companion animal.
TravelPets.com (your free online directory to
pet-friendly hotels worldwide) and Pet-FriendlyTravel.com (your free
online directory to hotels within the U.S.) are excellent resources for
animal-friendly hotels.
The Sherpa web site provides lots of
information about traveling with your companion animals, especially
information about which airlines allow companion animals in the passenger
cabin. Click
here
for their travel page.
Pet Loss Counseling
~~Andrea
Keith,
M.A., C.E.A.P., C.A.M.F.
Marriage and Family Therapist Intern #IMF50547
Certified Employee Assistance Professional
Certified Anger Management Facilitator
State Certified Domestic Violence Advocate
akeith@cruznet.net
cell:
949.650.2442
Variety Pet Meds
 http://VarietyPetMeds.com
Variety Pet Meds carries a complete line of
animal care products, as well as animal prescriptions. They will also
compound veterinarian prescribed drugs into trans-dermal patches,
trans-dermal oils you apply to a pet's ear, and highly palatable food
additives.
Pet Recovery Information and Services
Free Lost & Found Pet Ads by Geographical Area.
Pet Club of America: Recover your pet
ID Tags w/ Database Membership
Call (800) 666-5678
http://www.petclub.org
Pet Club of
America is a non-profit national clearing house for lost cats, dogs and
birds, has provided pet recovery services since 1976. Call or visit their
web site to purchase pet recovery identification tags, which include
membership in their national database.
Their web
site has useful free resources, like their
detailed instructions on launching a local search for your lost pet, and
avoiding various scams that con artists often perpetrate on people with
lost pets.
Carl Washington can find your lost cat or dog.
A combination behaviorist and tracker, Mr. Washington has a great
reputation for finding lost companion animals. We know people who sing his
praises.
In Defense of Animals' Project Hope Sanctuary
is in Grenada, Mississippi. They shelter and care for all kinds of rescued
animals. You can learn more about their efforts, and donate, at
http://www.idausa.org/hurricane.html and
http://www.project-hope.net/
Oasis De Los Gatos Sanctuary
http://www.oasisdelosgatos.org/
Carol Clancy operates this sanctuary, and sells
her book, Taming The Feral Cat on her web site.
Oasis Sanctuary
http://www.oasissanctuary.org/
Oasis Sanctuary is a no-kill shelter and
sanctuary on 60 acres in North Branch, New York. It was founded in 1998
by Eddie Lama, author of "The Witness." Today, Oasis Sanctuary is home
to many species of animals, including cats, dogs, pigs, chickens and
rabbits. It also serves as a temporary home for recovering alcoholics
and drug addicts who come to the sanctuary to live and work in a
nonviolent, vegetarian environment.
People who love pets are
warm, caring and responsible. Whether you're interested in friendship,
dating, or a community of pet lovers, AnimalAttraction.com will connect
you with people who share these great qualities.
CatChannel.com is a
great-looking resource for cat information and community. Join their
Club Cat and they will host a free web page/blog for your cat. It's like
MySpace for cat-lovers. There is a rewards program, too. Though somewhat
commercial in tone, there are useful resources, cat topic discussion
forums, and a large assortment of cat horoscopes, cat calendars, cat
ecards, etc.
Care2 is "the global network of organizations
and people that Care2 make a difference." They have helpful networking and
communications tools and online communities devoted to every area of
social endeavor, including animal welfare. Their Healthy Pets section has
dozens of online interest groups related to animals.
Pet Lovers Connection is an online dating web
site for pet loving singles seeking a match. Get a Free Personal - Get
advanced searching, post free photos.
220 West 83rd Street near Broadway
New York, NY 10024
212-580-1800
203 Tenth Avenue at 22 Street
New York, NY 10011
212-645-2767
In-Home Veterinary Services
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