Resources

1-800-Save-A-Pet
(http://www.1-800-save-a-pet.com)

Dog Adoption & Cat Adoption! Search, see photos, then adopt a dog or cat at an SPCA, humane society or animal shelter. See purebred & mixed breed pets. Find a humane society, animal shelter or SPCA. Adopt a dog, adopt a cat, or both! More is better! Please consider adoption before you buy a dog from a dog breeder or pet store. Adoption saves lives!

Animal Welfare Federation of Connecticut
(http://www.awfct.org)

AWFCT is not a shelter or rescue organization, but its members include rescue and shelter professionals, animal control officers and veterinarians working collectively as a unified voice in support of animal welfare issues in Connecticut. The primary focus of the Federation is to create a statewide coalition that focuses on spay/neuter efforts. The Federation seeks to address the companion animal overpopulation problem by (1) promoting the humane treatment of animals and encouraging the enforcement of laws to protect them; (2) acting as a resource center by sharing and distributing information that promotes animal welfare; and (3) promoting educational programs that encourage responsible companion animal ownership.

ASPCA
(http://www.aspca.org)

BEFORE You Get Your Puppy
(http://www.jamesandkenneth.com/new_puppy.html)

James & Kenneth Publishers believes so strongly, that preventing the development of extremely common and utterly predictable puppy problems is the only way to prevent the unnecessary euthanasia of millions of unwanted shelter dogs. In an attempt to educate prospective puppy owners before they get their puppies, they have convinced Dr. Ian Dunbar to offer his book "BEFORE You Get Your Puppy" for free.

Best Friends Animal Sanctuary
(http://bestfriends.org)

Best Friends Pet Care
(http://www.bestfriendspetcare.com/)

Nothing is more important to Best Friends than the health, happiness and well being of your Best Friend. We're the leading boarding and grooming service provider in the United States. We want to be an extension of your family, so that you pets feel like they're at home when they stay with us. Find Best Friends in Avon, Bethany, Norwalk and Rocky Hill, CT.

Dogs Deserve Better
(http://www.dogsdeservebetter.com/home.html)

Dogs Deserve Better, 2003 First Place Winner of the ASPCA/Chase Pet Protector Award, is a voice for chained and penned dogs, whose sadness speaks only through the eyes. Chained by the neck, they exist without respect, love, exercise, social interaction, and sometimes even basic nourishment. They live as prisoners, yet long to be pets. Please consider today how you can help the dogs in your neighborhood. If you see a chained dog or a penned dog daily, it is time to take action. Please join Dogs Deserve Better today in taking a stand against this mistreatment of dogs.

Humane Society of the United States
(http://www.hsus.org)

LostDogSearch
(http://www.lostdogsearch.com)

Petfinder
(http://www.petfinder.com)

Search 215,277 adoptable pets with our advanced search or our Quick Search. Locate shelters and rescue groups currently caring for adoptable pets. Browse our resource library and learn more about how to care for your pet. Post classified ads for lost or found pets, pets wanted, and pets needing homes.

Pets 911
(http://www.1888pets911.org/index.php)

The Refined Canine
(http://www.refinedcanine.com)

The Refined Canine is Southern Connecticut's premier dog training and behavior modification source! Our training methods are non-physical, positive reinforcement based and proven to work. Our focus on building a strong relationship between dog & owner, and using basic learning principles is proven to modify problem bad habits into desirable behaviors. Your dog will want to do the things you want him to do.