Chances Animal Rescue

Help us reduce the need for rescue!

If you are considering getting a new pet remember:
   • It is a lifetime commitment
   • Spay or neuter your pet
   • Pets need care and attention everyday
   • Pets need training to become well behaved, loved members of the family

MUST READ facts and information

Holiday Hazards

Keeping a Poison Safe Home

10 Most Poisonous Plants

Toxic Plants

Non-Toxic Plants

Pet First Aid Kit

Emergency Pet Preparedness

Canine CPR

Vital Statistics

Dehydration

Avoiding Heat Related Injuries

"Did You Know" Facts from ASPCA

Emergency Resources

Animal Referral Center
Provides 24-Hour Care/Emergency Services. Located at 4706 New Horizons Blvd, Drive.Appleton, WI 920-993-9193
General Pet care and Pet Health websites

ASPCA
www.aspca.org
ASPCA's resource for any animal poison-related emergency, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. If you think that your pet may have ingested a potentially poisonous substance, call (888) 426-4435

Pet MD
www.petmd.com
Pet health Library

Pet Health Today
www.pethealth.today.com
Pet health information

Healthy Pet
www.healthypet.com
American Animal Hospital Association's pet owner site. Pain management, vaccine protocols, parasite protection, poison recognition all covered

Cornell University Feline Health Center
www.vet.cornell.edu/fhc
Videos on caring for your diabetic cat, giving your cat a pill, taking your cat's temperature, and so on plus "Ask Elizabeth", a glossary of feline medical terms, and endless brochures on all aspects of a cat's health

Drs. Foster & Smith Pet Education
www.peteducation.com
This is Dr. Foster & Smith's site for expert pet health information. Categorized by species (cat, dog, bird, reptile, etc.) and topic (diseases & organ systems, nutrition, behavior issues, parasites, first aid and emergencies).

Embrace Pet Insurance
www.embracepetinsurance.com
Website loaded with information about pet insurance. Do you need it? What features should you care about? How to compare pet insurance policies. [Is a place to go online for information on pet insurance in general]

The Pet Center
www.thepetcenter.com
The virtual veterinary hospital covering all topics on pet health. Categorized by Waiting Room, Exam Room, Surgery, Radiology, and Pharmacy.

Pet Diabetes
PetDiabetes.com
A website by non-veterinarians chock full of practical tips on understanding and dealing with diabetes in cats and dogs. Includes useful info such as pictorial series of taking blood from a dog's tail or lip.

These Organizations may provide financial assistance for pet owners in need, particularly for vet care:

http://www.humanesociety.org/animals/resources/tips/trouble_affording_pet.html

http://www.cavycareinc.org/help_w_vet_bills.htm
Comprehensive lists of programs that provide financial assistance for vet care.

http://www.rallytorescue.org
Rally to Rescue® helps rescue organizations across the country give
rescued pets the nutrition and care they need and the loving homes they deserve

http://www.vet-i-care.org/apply.php

http://www.uan.org/index.cfm?navid=28
Financial assistance for veterinary care.

http://www.labradorlifeline.org
Veterinary assistance for Labradors.

http://www.pbrc.net/fund/financial.html
Veterinary assistance for pit bulls.