The HUMANE SOCIETY OF THE UNITED STATES has a web site that covers many humane issues. The section devoted to companion animals offers advice on responsible pet ownership, animal overpopulation issues, tips on adopting a pet, behavior problems,etc.
THE HUMANE ASSOCIATION OF GEORGIA provides important information about state legislative issues relating to animals.
The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA) has a Behavior Hotline which is manned by animal behavior experts Monday through Friday between the hours of 1:00pm and 5:00pm. The phone number is: (212) 876-7700 x4357.
The Pet Orphans Rescue and Adoptions web site maintains a list of rescue groups located in Georgia, including dogs (purebred and mixed breed); cats; amphibians; farm animals; exotic animals; and birds. This site also lists low cost spay/neuter programs and humane societies in the state. Click here PET RESCUE GROUPS to link to that site.
How can you take best take care of a feral cat? Click hereBEST FRIENDS This is a page from the Best Friends website that addresses the special needs of feral cats.
Another site dedicated to the feral cat situation which you might like to explore isALLEY CAT ALLIES You'll find lots of good advice and information at both sites.
The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals sponsors PETFINDER, a national pet adoption website. Look for photos and descriptions of Carroll County Animal Shelter animals available for adoption, along with thousands of others from all across the country. This site also has an online "Classifieds" page. Anyone can post descriptions of pets you have lost or stray animals you have found or animals for which you are trying to find homes. The "ad" will be available on the web. So if you are looking for a pet or if you are trying to find a home for one, try this national "Lost and Found" database.
Pets911. This website is especially good for posting lost or found animals - their description, location, and photo. It also provides information on shelter and rescue animals across the US, Carroll County included.
1-800-Save-a-Pet. This website is sponsored by Purina, North Shore Animal League, Advantage, and ResQ Microchip. It provides links to photos and descriptions of shelter animals nationwide.
If you are trying to identify the dog breeds that fit your needs, such as the size you prefer, how much time you have to exercise a dog, grooming needs, etc., go to ANIMAL PLANET'S DOG BREED SELECTOR. It will provide you with a list of appropriate breeds after you answer a simple questionnaire.
If you want information about specific dog breeds, you can search the AMERICAN KENNEL CLUB website or ANIMAL PLANET'S DOG BREED LIST.
The CAT FANCIERS ASSOCIATION has a list of about 40 recognized cat breeds and their characteristics.
GEORGIA PETSITTERS, PET-SITTERS.BIZ, THE NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF PROFESSIONAL PET SITTERS, and PETSITTERS INTERNATIONAL are four internet sources that include directories of petsitters arranged by state and city. When you need someone to take care of your pets while you're on vacation, take a look at these websites. Sitters from surrounding counties are represented.
UNITED ANIMAL NATIONS is an organization provides a list of financial aid sources to help when funds are limited..
IMOM (IN MEMORY OF MAGIC) is an organization that helps raise funds for operations, for medical needs if your dog is blind or if your dog has diabetes, and for cats with renal failure.
PET INSURANCE INFO: A PET OWNER'S GUIDE is a website that provides general information about pet insurance policies to help you decide whether pet insurance is right for you and your animals.
THE NATIONAL COUNCIL ON PET OVERPOPULATION STUDY AND POLICY has posted some research on the problem of pet overpopulation and its causes.
CARROLL COUNTY'S ANIMAL ORDINANCESstate the requirements that must be met by any local establishment, business, or citizen in its treatment of animals.
Go to Purina's DOG AGE website and find out your dog's age based on its health, breed, lifestyle, and behavior.