1. GENERAL RESOURCES
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ADOPTION
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Adopt-a-Pet.com
P.O. Box 7
Redondo Beach, CA 90277
Ph: 1-800-728-3273)
Email: info@AdoptaPet.com
Website: http://www.adoptapet.com/index.html
Posting Site Helps shelters, humane societies, SPCA's, pet rescue groups, and pet
adoption agencies advertise their homeless pets to adopters for free
CatGeek.com
Website: http://catgeek.com/Adoptions/Kentucky.shtml
Resource List of shelters and rescues offering cats and kittens for adoption
in Kentucky
DogGeek.com
Website: http://www.doggeek.com/Adoptions/Kentucky.shtml
Resource List of shelters and rescues offerings dogs and puppies for adoption
in Kentucky
DogsInDanger
Website: http://www.dogsindanger.com/
Resource Owned and operated by the Buddy Foundation, the website was created to
1. Getting as many of these dogs adopted into loving homes as possible, before their
time runs out; and 2. Raising awareness of the number of dogs being killed in shelters.
Find dogs in shelters who are scheduled to be euthanized based on your state, breed, zip
code and search radius
Petfinder
Website: http://www.petfinder.com/
Resource Search online for animals available for adoption in rescues and shelters
based on type of animal, age, breed, gender and location
Pet Store Cruelty
Website: http://www.petstorecruelty.org/
Education Encourages people to not buy animals from pet stores. Adopt from shelters and
rescue groups!
PITA Foundation's Watch Dog Prisoners of Greed
Website: http://www.prisonersofgreed.org/
Education Exposes conditions at puppy mills and why you should adopt instead of
buy a dog
RePets Adoption and Education Center Tracy Moser
Fairview Plaza Shopping Center
600 US 31W By Pass
Suite #20
Bowling Green, Ky 42101
Ph: (270) 782-7090
Email: TracyatOuterLoop@aol.com
Website: www.RePets.Biz
Website 2: www.myspace.com/RePets
Pet Products Store Offering shelter animals for adoption
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ADVOCACY
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Allie Cat Allies
920 Norfolk Avenue
Suite 600
Bethesda, MD 20814-2525
Phe: 240-482-1980
Fax: 240-482-1990
Website: http://www.alleycat.org/NetCommunity/Page.aspx?pid=191&srcid=-2
Advocacy/Education Committed to advocating for an end to the killing of cats,
leading the movement for change, and protecting the rights of cats' and the
people who care for them
American Dog Lovers Association
P.O. Box 41194
Fredericksburg, VA 22404
Ph: 1-888-714-7220
Fax: (540) 786-8337
Email: adoamail@yahoo.com
Website: http://www.adoa.org/index.php?option=com_frontpage&Itemid=1
Advocacy/Education Created by dog owners for all dog owners with the mission of
preserving the special relationship between dogs and mankind. Lists current
legislation by state; Includes canine defense fund
The American Horse Defense Fund (AHDF)
1718 M Street, N.W.
Unit 191
Washington, DC 20036-4504
Ph: (866) 956-AHDF (2433)
Fax 866-676-9758
Email: President@AHDF.org
Website: http://www.ahdf.org/
Advocacy Mission is to facilitate the protection, conservation, and humane treatment of
members of all Equine species
Animal Law Coalition
259 North 100 East
Kanab, UT 84741
Ph: (435) 644-3333
Fax: (435) 644-3339
Website: http://www.animallawcoalition.com/
Advocacy Works to stop animal cruelty and suffering through legislation, administrative
agency action, and litigation. ALC offers legal analysis of the difficult and controversial
issues relating to animals. Lists pending bills, cases, and laws
Best Friends Network
Website: http://network.bestfriends.org/
Rescue Connecting people through kindness to animals
Black Pearl Dogs.com
Website: http://www.blackpearldogs.com/
Advocacy Information about the "black dog syndrome" which results in many black dogs
ending up in shelters and unadopted
Defenders of Wildlife
1130 17th Street, NW
Washington, DC 20036
Ph: 1-800-385-9712 (toll-free 24/7)
Email: defenders@mail.defenders.org
Website: http://www.defenders.org/
Advocacy/Lobbying To protect species and the habitats upon which they depend. In doing so,
we focus on preserving the health of our nation's rich biological heritage (biodiversity)
Dogs Deserve Better
http://dogsdeservebetter.org/home.html
Advocacy Dedicated to freeing the chained dog and bringing our 'best friend' into the home
and family
Horse Department of the Best Friends Animal Society
Website: http://network.bestfriends.org/horseevents/news/
Rescue To rescue, protect, and rehabilitate equines and other farm animals in need. We rescue
abused, neglected, and abandoned farm animals; provide them with medical care and
rehabilitation; then find them a compatible, loving home
Hugs for Homeless Animals
PO Box 320245
Franklin, WI 53132-6031
Ph: (888)483-8180
Fax: 888-483-8079
Email: http://www.h4ha.org/contact-us.html
Website: http://www.h4ha.org/
Advocacy/Education/Programs Shelter network to find lost pets; Pet Match Database;
Educational and Welfare Programs; Donation Processing for Shelters
The Humane Society of the United States Pamela Rogers
291 N. Hubbards Lane, #280
Louisville, KY 40207
Ph: (502) 893-9796
Email: progers@humanesociety.org
Website: www.humanesociety. org
Advocacy
In Defense of Animals
3010 Kerner Blvd.
San Rafael, CA 94901
Ph: (415) 448-0048
Fax: 415-454-1031
Email: idainfo@idausa.org
Pet Theft Hotline: 800 STOLEN PET
http://www.idausa.org/
Advocacy To end animal exploitation, cruelty, and abuse by protecting and advocating
for the rights, welfare, and habitats of animals, as well as to raise their status beyond
mere property, commodities, or things
International Fund for Animal Welfare
http://www.ifaw.org/splash.php
Advocacy Works to improve animal welfare, prevent animal cruelty and abuse,
wildlife and provide animal rescue around the world. From stopping the elephant
ivory trade, to ending the Canadian seal hunt and saving the whales from extinction,
IFAW works to create solutions that benefit both animals and people
No Pit Bull Bans
Website: http://www.missingpet.net/
Advocacy dedicated to educating the public and federal, state, and municipal governments about the
inefficacy and unconstitutionality of BSL, mandatory spay/neuter legislation, mandatory
microchipping legislation, anti-tethering legislation, and guardianship laws
Welfare for Animals Global
Ph: (212) 427-0587
Website: http://www.wagny.org/
Advocacy/Political Lobby International political lobby and advocacy force
based in New York City. Purpose is to expose the brutal abuse and blatant
neglect of all animals
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EDUCATION
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Saving Animals Via Education (SAVE) *
P.O. Box 2961
Ponte Vedra Beach, FL 32004
Ph: (904) 476-7532
Email: info@SavingAnimalsViaEducation.org
Website: http://www.savinganimalsviaeducation.org/
Advocacy /Education Promotes the welfare of all animals while enhancing their quality
of life through public education and animal rights
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FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE
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Akita Club of America Rescue Fund
Website: http://www.akitaclub.org/forms/PDF-Files/Rescue%20 Guidelines.pdf
Financial Assistance To individuals or groups caring for adoptable, homeless
purebred Akitas. Includes emergency medical expenses, diagnostic testing,
extraordinary expenses, emergency boarding, treatment of insect borne diseases,
and pound seizure expenses
Application: http://www.akitaclub.org/forms/PDF-Files/ACA_Rescue_Fund_App.pdf
American Animal Hospital Association (AAHA Helping Pets Fund)
Website: http://www.aahahelpingpets.org/home/
Financial Assistance Veterinary care is possible for sick or injured pets even if they
have been abandoned or if their owner is experiencing financial hardship
Angels 4 Animals
Website: www.Angels4Animals.org
Financial Assistance To serve as the guardian angel of animals whose caretakers find
themselves in difficult financial situations. Services range from financial aid to
complete treatment to those pets and pet owners in need
Berner Emergency Health Assistance Fund BEHAF
Ohio Contact:
Vilma Briggs, MD
Ph: (419) 946-6527
Email: brnrmom@aol.com
Email: contactus@behaf.com
Website: http://www.behaf.org/index.html
Financial Assistance Seeks to provide some financial assistance to owners of purebred
Bernese Mountain Dogs who find themselves in need of a little help when their dogs
are accidentally injured or develop catastrophic medical conditions
Brown Dog Foundation
3715 Brighton Road
Nashville, TN 37205
Email: carol@browndogfoundation.org
Website: http://www.browndogfoundation.org/
Financial Assistance Families in Temporary Financial Crisis, Programs for Senior
Citizens and Permanently Disabled Americans; -Funds are currently exhausted;
Disaster Relief in Authorized Areas - No Authorized Areas at this time; Rehabilitation
of Abused or Neglected Dogs & Cats. August 15, 2008: Our National Fund is
exhausted at this time. Families applying from states other than TN will not be
approved until additional funds are raised
Care Credit
Website: www.carecredit.com
Resource A credit card company for health care, including veterinary care. With a
comprehensive range of plan options, for treatment or procedure fees from $1 to over
$25,000, we offer a plan and a low monthly payment to fit comfortably into almost
every budget
Cats in Crisis
P.O. Box 354
Mountville, PA 17554
Application for assistance: http://www.catsincrisis.org/contact.html
Website: http://www.catsincrisis.org/
Financial Assistance
Crisis Care Fund
Help for cats currently up for adoption with diagnosed chronic medical conditions
and newly adopted cats with chronic medical conditions
Website: http://www.catsincrisis.org/crisisFund.html
Nine Lives Emergency Fund
Care for cats with chronic or emergency medical conditions through financial and
fund-raising assistance. Only accepting applications to help cats with kidney disease
at this time
Application for assistance: http://www.catsincrisis.org/contact.html
Gillie Fund
Help for cats with neurological conditions or mobility impairments
Website: http://www.catsincrisis.org/gillieFund.html
Stripes Fund
Help for cats with heart disease and thyroid condition
Website: http://www.catsincrisis.org/stripesFund.html
Cody's Club
135 Nottingham Road
Columbus, OH 43214
Email: kraft.42@osu.edu
Website: http://www.dogdoggiedog.com/pwcAcodysclub.htm
Financial Assistance/Resource Hopes to ensure that lack of information or lack of funds are
not the deciding factors in whether or not radiation is chosen for treatment of cancer.
Charitable Fund, Support Group and Hotline
CorgiAid
Email: yourfriends@corgiaid.org
Fax: 208-693-8342
Online Application: http://www.corgiaid.org/GrantApp/index.php
Website: http://www.corgiaid.org/
Financial assistance Assistance for rescued Cardigan Welsh corgis, Pembroke Welsh
Corgis, or Corgi mixes from any group or organization or from any individual who is
of legal age (18 years). First goal is to make sure that expenses for therapeutic medical
needs are covered
Daisy Fund
Email: DaisyFund@foxterrier.com
Online Application: http://thedaisyfund.net/DaisyFund_Application.pdf
Website: http://thedaisyfund.net/
Financial Assistance Smooth Fox Terriers and Wire Fox Terriers. Help on procedures
and treatments that are life saving or make a major difference in the quality of life for
Fox Terriers adopted into loving homes from shelters or rescue groups
Dougal's Fund
Online Application: http://www.welcome.to/dougalsfund
Website: http://www.welcome.to/dougalsfund
Financial Assistance For medical care of pets, mainly small, short legged terriers such
as Scotties, Westies, Cairns, Norwich, Norfolk, etc., in alleviation of the pet's pain
and suffering
Feline Veterinary Emergency Assistance (FVEAP)
Online Application: http://www.fveap.org/systmpl/breedingregistration/
Website: http://www.fveap.org/sys-tmpl/door/
Financial Assistance Helps seniors, people with disabilities, people who have lost their job
and Good Samaritans who rescue a cat or kitten: Any of these folks may need financial
assistance to save a beloved companion
Goldstock Fund
3642 W 700 S
Jamestown, IN 46147
Email: Info@Goldstockfund.org
Website: http://www.goldstockfund.org/tgf/lucyslegacy.html
Financial Assistance
TGF General Fund To serve the Golden Retriever breed and all breeds that
are golden hearted, and rescue community, as a supplemental source of emergency
money for expenses incurred in the medical treatment, boarding, transportation
or behavioral evaluation of dogs in need of rescue
Information: http://www.goldstockfund.org/tgf/maingeneralfund.html
Helen Redlus Memorial Fund Medical treatment of Golden Retrievers 8 years of age
or older, or a rescue Golden Retriever any age with extraordinary circumstances
Information: http://www.goldstockfund.org/tgf/hrmfund.html
Lucy's Legacy Fund To offer activities to enhance the bond between people and dogs
of all breeds, and also offer therapy dog training
HandicappedPet Help Fund
Email: HandicappedPets.com
Website: http://www.handicappedpets.com/Articles/help/
Resource/Financial Assistance Products, services, and support for elderly, disabled, and
handicapped pets. We help you care for them
Help-A-Pet
P.O. Box 244
Hinsdale, IL 60522
Ph: (630) 986-9504
Online Application: http://www.help-a-pet.org/application.html
Website: http://www.help-a-pet.org/
Financial Assistance Focuses on serving the elderly, the disabled and the working poor.
For lonely seniors, physically/mentally challenged individuals and children of working
parents, pets represent much more than a diversion
Helping Harley
3731 Greenway Lane
Owings Mills, MD 2117
Ph: (410) 363-1434
Email: foundation@landofpuregold.com
Website: http://landofpuregold.com/grants/index.htm
Financial Assistance Helping with medical expenses for Golden Retrievers and other
working dogs diagnosed with cancer
Heart of Pure Gold Cancer Treatment Grant
Application: http://landofpuregold.com/the-pdfs/cancerfund.pdf
IAADP International Association of Assistance Dog Partners
Website: http://www.iaadp.org/VCP.html
Financial Assistance/Grant Veterinary Care Partnership (VCP) Program: an emergency
veterinary fund to provide financial aid to United States IAADP Partner Members
whose assistance dogs require high cost veterinary intervention beyond their
ability to pay
IMOM (In Memory of Magic)
Fax: (630) 214-8952
Financial Aid: Emergencies (only)
http://www.imom.org/fa/emergency/index.htm
Website: http://www.imom.org
Financial Assistance Helping people help pets. To better the lives of sick, injured and
abused companion animals. To insure that no companion animal has to be euthanized
simply because their caretaker is financially challenged. IMOM has no funds available
and will not be able to accept any applications until further notice
Labrador Lifeline
28 Park Row South
Hamilton, Ontario Canada
L8K 2J4
Fax: (206) 289-5905
Website: http://www.labradorlifeline.org/success/2005-abbey.htm
Online Application: http://application.labradorlifeline.org/application_web.htm
Financial Assistance Aid to purebred Labrador Retrievers in need of new homes, urgent
medical care, or other assistance in order to live a full and productive life
Magic Bullet Fund
PO Box 2574
Briarcliff, NY 10510
Ph: (914) 941-0159
Email: email@themagicbulletfund.org
Website: http://www.themagicbulletfund.org/
Financial Assistance Helps people who have a dog with cancer but cannot afford
treatment costs
Muffin Diabetic Pets Association Diabetic Pets Fund
Email: muffinpetdiabetes@nucleus.com
Website: http://www.petdiabetes.net/fund/
Financial Assistance To help diabetic pets in need on an emergency, one time only
basis. Not Accepting New Applications At This Time
Orthodogs' Silver Lining Foundation
18402 E. 101st Place North
Owasso, OK 74055
Fax: 918-274-9270
Efax: 703-562-0781 (electronic fax, applications)
Email: info@oslf.org
Website: http://www.oslf.org/index.htm
Financial Assistance/Fund Raising to serve as a place of hope for owners and/or
caretakers of orthopedically challenged dogs. Our goal is to provide access to
fundraising resources and to make emergency funds available for exceptional
cases. Currently Not Accepting New Applications
Silver's Cause
For service dogs, will provide financial assistance for any medical problem
that these special companions may face
The Pet Fund
2747 14th Street
Sacramento, CA 95818
Ph: (916) 443-6007 Must call before filling out application
Application: http://thepetfund.com/application/
Email: info@thepetfund.com.
Website: http://thepetfund.com/
Financial Assistance To owners of domestic animals who need urgent veterinary care
Pets Are Loving Support
P.O. Box 1539
Guerneville, CA 95446
Ph: (707) 887-2729
Email: pals@sonic.net
Website: http://sonic.net/~pals/index.html
Financial Assistance To improve the quality of life of people with AIDS by preserving
and promoting the human/animal bond through the care and maintenance of their
animal companions
Pit Bull Rescue Central
Contact: fundcommittee@pbrc.net
Website: http://www.pbrc.net/fund/financial.html
Resource For owners and caretakers of American Pit Bull Terriers, American Staffordshire
Terriers, Staffordshire Bull Terriers, and pit bull mixes. Provides medical treatment,
purchase of equipment, food, boarding, and professional temperament evaluation
PYRAMEDIC Trust
Email: sharonja@direct.ca
Website: http://www.angelfire.com/bc2/pyramedic/summary.html
Financial Assistance To assist Great Pyrenees owners and rescue organizations with
veterinary medical costs in times of crisis
United Animal Nations
PO Box 188890
Sacramento, CA 95818
Phe: (916) 429-2457
Fax: (916) 429-2456
Email: info@uan.org
Programs:
LifeLine Individual Grant: To help pets with a responsible owner who cannot
afford the cost of urgent and lifesaving care
LifeLine Crisis Relief (for Individuals): When an unexpected personal disaster
affects a family, such as a flood or tornado
Website: http://www.uan.org/index.cfm?navid=28
Financial Assistance North America 's leading provider of emergency animal sheltering
and disaster relief services. To help homeless or recently rescued animals suffering
from life-threatening conditions that require specific and immediate emergency
veterinary care. Strives to serve Good Samaritans and rescue groups who take in
sick or injured animals. In certain cases, LifeLine can also assist senior citizens and
low-income families pay for immediate emergency veterinary care
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FORUMS/BLOGS
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Bless the Bullys Blog
Website: http://blessthebullys.wordpress.com/
Blog Discusses life and love for pit bulls, an overview of pit
bull rescue, breed specific legislation and the outrageous and blatant
bias not only against the dogs, but also against those who choose to
own this incredible breed
Catster.com
55 De Haro Street, #350
San Francisco, CA 94107
Ph: (415) 934-0400
Fax: 1 415-864-6261
Email: community@dogster.com
Website: http://www.catster.com/
Blog/Forum Internet pet destination. Includes breed list, forums, classifieds, diaries, treats, private messaging, Gimme Some
Paw, DogsterPlus, photo tagging, themed strolls, pet-friendly travel
and pet-personality matrix
Dogster.com
55 De Haro Street, #350
San Francisco, CA 94107
Ph: (415) 934-0400
Fax: 1 415-864-6261
Email: community@dogster.com
Website: http://www.dogster.com/
Blog/Forum Internet pet destination. Includes forums, classifieds, diaries, treats, private messaging, Gimme Some
Paw, DogsterPlus, photo tagging, themed strolls, pet-friendly travel
and pet-personality matrix
Purely for Pets
12400 Race Track Road
Tampa, FL 33626
Ph: (800_ 426-4256
Fax: (813) 854-2900
Email: customers@halopets.com
Website: http://blog.halopets.com/2008/12/
Blog To provide people and their pets with honest information and
wholesome
products to better the lives of animals and the people who
love them
Prevent Canine Cruelty
Website: http://preventcaninecruelty.blogspot.com/
Blog/Resource Discusses various issues and links to sources discussing a wide variety
of subjects including animal cruelty, chained dogs, hoarding, free to good homes,
dog bite laws, dog fighting, sled dogs, Pit Bulls, Pet overpopulation statistics,
puppy mills and more
Rat-Terrier.com
Website: http://rat-terrier.com/Home/tabid/37/Default.aspx
Forum Rat Terriers Place to discuss Rat Terriers and post those needing assistance,
transports, home visits, and fundraisers
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LEGISLATION/LITIGATION
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American Dog Lovers Association
P.O. Box 41194
Fredericksburg, VA 22404
Ph: 1-888-714-7220
Fax: (540) 786-8337
Email: adoamail@yahoo.com
Website: http://www.adoa.org/index.php?option=com_frontpage&Itemid=1
Advocacy/Education Created by dog owners for all dog owners with the mission of
preserving the special relationship between dogs and mankind. Lists current
legislation by state; Includes canine defense fund
American Horse Defense Fund (AHDF)
1718 M Street, N.W.
Unit 191
Washington, DC 20036-4504
Ph: (866) 956-AHDF (2433)
Fax 866-676-9758
Email: President@AHDF.org
Website: http://www.ahdf.org/
Advocacy /Education/Litigation Mission is to facilitate the protection, conservation,
and humane treatment of members of all Equine species
American Humane
63 Inverness Drive East
Englewood, CO 80112
Ph: (800) 227-4645 or (303) 792-9900
Email: info@americanhumane.org
Website: http://www.americanhumane.org/advocacy/
Resource Monitors and advocates for legislation that protects children and animals
from abuse and neglect; international alerts; legislative updates; advocacy
resources
Animal Law Review
Lewis & Clark Law School
Website: http://www.lclark.edu/org/animalaw/
Law Review Devoted exclusively to animal issues
Animal Law.com International Institute for Animal Law
National Anti-Vivisection Society
53 W Jackson Blvd.
Suite 1552
Chicago, IL 60604
Ph: 1 (800) 88-NAVS or 1 (800) 888-6287) or 1 (312) 427-6065
Email: webmaster@animallaw.com
Website: http://www.animallaw.com/
Resource Intended to serve as a clearinghouse for animal-related legal information, from
pending legislation through relevant case law digests. Can search by jurisdiction and type
of law
Animal League Defense Fund (ALDF)
170 East Cotati Avenue
Cotati, CA 94931
Phone: (707) 795-2533
Fax: (707) 795-7280
Email: info@aldf.org
Website: http://www.aldf.org/index.php
Advocacy/Litigation Fighting to protect the lives and advance the interests of animals
through the legal system. Litigation Program files cutting edge lawsuits to stop the
abuse of companion animals, and animals abused in industries including factory farming
and the entertainment business; our Criminal Justice Program, which works with law
enforcement and prosecutors to seek maximum penalties for animal abusers; and, our
Animal Law Program, dedicated to fostering the field of animal law among legal
professionals and in law schools nationwide SALDF at Brandeis School of Law at U of L)
Animal Rights: The Abolitionist Approach
Rutgers University Animal Rights Law Center
Website: http://www.animal-law.org/index.html
Resource To provide a clear statement of a nonviolent approach to animal rights
that (1)
requires the abolition of animal exploitation; (2) is based
only on sentience and no other
cognitive characteristic, and (3)
regards veganism as the moral baseline of the abolitionist
approach. designed to further a program of making educational and legal materials
available to the public at no charge
Animals & Politics (Humane Society Legislative Fund)
Website: http://hslf.typepad.com/political_animal/
Resource Blog relating to animals and politics
Born Free USA united with Animal Protection Institute
1122 S Street
Sacramento, CA 95811
Ph: (916) 447-3085
Fax: 916-447-3070
Email: info@bornfreeusa.org
Website: http://www.bornfreeusa.org/
Resource Legislative update on US animal welfare law. Participates in the public
policy process at the local, state, national level, and international
level, and can
show you how to do it, too. Primary campaign areas currently include animals
used in entertainment,
captive exotic animals, trapping & fur, and the international
wildlife trade
Care2.com
Website: http://www.thepetitionsite.com/create-online-petition
Resource Site to start your own petition
Defenders of Wildlife Action Fund
Website: http://www.defendersactionfund.org/
Lobbying Group Political nonprofit that uses aggressive policy advocacy and electoral
campaigns to support pro-environment lawmakers and defeat anti-environmental
ones
Doris Day Animal League
2100 L Street NW
Washington, DC 20037
Ph: (202) 452-1100
Email: info@ddal.org
Website: http://www.ddal.org/legislation/index.shtml
Resource Federal Bills, State Bills, Find your legislators, Legislator's Viewpoint, and
Victories 
Fund for Animals
200 W 57th St
Ste 705
New York, NY 10019
Ph: (888) 405-FUND (3863)
Fax: (212) 246-2633
Email: fundinfo@fund.org
Website: www.fundforanimals.org
Advocacy/Litigation Advocates for wildlife through legislation, litigation, and
education
Government and Legal Affairs
Animal Welfare Institute
PO Box 3650
Washington, DC 20027
Tel: (202) 337-2332
Fax: (888) 260-2271
Website: http://www.awionline.org/legislation/
Resource Legislator Compassion Index; Action Alerts; Current Legislation
Humane Society Legislative Fund
519 C Street, NE
Washington, DC 20002
Ph: (202) 676-2314
Website: http://www.fund.org/about_us/
Advocacy/Legislation To pass animal protection laws at the state and federal level,
to educate the public about animal protection issues, and to support humane
candidates for office
Legislation and Laws
Humane Society of the United States
2100 L St., NW
Washington, D.C. 20037
Attn: Member Services
Ph: 301-258-8276 Fax: 301-258-3078
Website: http://www.hsus.org/legislation_laws/
Resource Look up legislative efforts in each state; Look up elected officials and
contact information; and find bills using key words
National Center for Animal Law
Lewis & Clark Law School
10015 SW Terwilliger
Portland, OR 97219
Ph: (503) 768-6960
Fax: (503) 768-6917
Email: cals@lclark.edu
Website: http://www.lclark.edu/org/cals/
Resource Sample forms, suggested books, law related journals, and informational
links: Advocating for Animals, Laws & Cases; When You WitnessAnimal Cruelty;
When Your Companion Animal Has Been Harmed; Other Issues Regarding Your
Companion Animal
Project Vote Smart: The Voter's Self Defense System
Website: http://www.votesmart.org/official_five_categories.php?dist=voting_category.php
Resource Rates legislators based on their stand on animal rights and wildlife issues
Stop BSL (Breed Specific Legislation)
Website: http://stopbsl.com/
Resource Educates about Breed Specific Legislation, suggests alternatives, and includes
press releases, and how to prevent and fight SBL
U.S. Animal Welfare Information Center
United States Department of Agriculture
National Agricultural Library
10301 Baltimore Avenue, Room 410
Beltsville, MD 20705
Ph: (301) 504-6212
Fax: 301-504-7125
Email: awic@ars.usda.gov
Website: http://awic.nal.usda.gov/nal_display/index.php?tax_level=1&info_center=3&tax_subject=182
Resource Provides information on federal laws, and
regulations that govern animals
used in research, testing, teaching,
and exhibition. It also provides animal welfare
guidelines, policies
and codes of practices from around the world. Browse by subject:
Research Animals, Farm Animals, Zoo, Circus and Marine Animals, and Companion
Animals
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LOST & FOUND ANIMALS
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Missing Pet Network
Kentucky Contact: ky@missingpet.net
Website: http://www.missingpet.net/
Resource Site to list missing and found animals by state
The Pet Rescue
7512 Dr. Phillips Blvd.
Ste. 50 #340
Orlando, FL 32819
Email: Mary Heiler Mary@thepetrescue.com
Email 2: Maurizio Comelli Maurizio@thepetrescue.com
Website: http://www.thepetrescue.com/index.html
Paid Resource Nationwide support for lost and found pets with the help of a
network of shelters, animal control agencies, rescue groups and
veterinarians. Our goal is for families of lost pets to contact us
first.
Free ad for basic service; $20 for premium service
Pet Network Lost & Stolen Pet Network
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/PetNetwork/
Yahoo Group Network for people trying to help find their lost or stolen pets,
as well as being a network for those trying to find homes for pets in need
Pet Search and Rescue
Kentucky Contact:
Jim Berns, Pet Detective
Email: jaberns@hotmail.com
Jim Berns of Pet Search and Rescue is the newest Pet Detective in the
group. His
knowledge of animal tracking and animal behavior helps train
people to find
their own pets. He works with Samantha, a smart Hound
mix. He covers areas
in Ohio, Kentucky and Indiana. He also offers people free information to help
them locate their missing petsPh: (310) 880-8268 or Toll Free: (800) 925-2410
Email: aberns@hotmail.com
Website: http://www.petsearchandrescue.com/
Resource If your pet is lost, it is an emergency! Call us anytime - day or night! Email
Lost Pet Guides ($19), Phone Consultations ($120 to $140), Lectures and Special
Appearances (No Fee to $500)
ReportMyLostPet.Com
Ph: (845)-877-7222
Website: http://reportmylostpet.com/
Paid Service A Lost Pet Amber Alert
will broadcast photos, descriptions and details to Police Stations,
Veterinarians, Animal Shelters, Groomers, Media Outlets, Pet Stores and "Neighborhood Watch Volunteers" within a 50 to 250 mile radius of where
your pet was last seen. Cost $49.95
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2nd Chance for Pets
1484 Pollard Rd, No. 444
Los Gatos, CA. 95032
Email address: info@2ndchance4pets.org
Ph: (408) 871-1133
Website: http://www.2ndchance4pets.org/
Resource To protect our animal companions and prevent them from becoming
orphaned due to their owner's death or disability. Our goal is to educate and
inform the public about available solutions to pet owners and put a stop to unplanned,
unwanted euthanasia of their pets. We work throughout the state and across the nation
to provide pet owners with comprehensive information about lifetime care solutions
to ensure that their pets will always be cared for
Animal People News
POB 960
Clinton, WA 98236
Ph: (360)-579-2505
Fax: (360)-579-2575
Email: anpeople@whidbey.com
Website: http://www.animalpeoplenews.org/
Resource Online news for people who care about animals
Can We Help You Keep Your Pet?
Website: http://www.wonderpuppy.net/canwehelp/index.html
Resource Often people feel they must give up their pets for various reasons. On these
pages, you'll hopefully find some alternatives and be able to keep your animal
Dogs & Storks
Website: http://dogsandstorks.com/
Resource National program that prepares families with dogs for life with baby!
Gracie's Safe Harbor
Email: RollingRescue@onelist.com
Website: http://www.GraciesSafeHarbor.com
Resource to help abused, abandoned, ill, feral and forgotten cats and dogs. Includes
Alerts and Petitions, Government Resources, Companion Animal Health and
Diagnostic Resources, National Shelter Listings for every state, Rolling Rescue
--helping you place pets nationwide
No Paws Left Behind, Inc.
16225 Park Ten Place, Suite 105
Houston, TX 77084
Ph: (281) 717-0055 or Toll Free (866)682-3001
Email: cheryl@nopawsleftbehind.org
Website: http://nopawsleftbehind.org/paws/Home/tabid/36/Default.aspx
Resource For people facing foreclosure and loss of their animals. Designed to bring
awareness to all communities the silent victims of foreclosure who have no voice
or rights to implement change. Acts as a support group for those who find foreclosure
imminent and need help to find shelter for their beloved pets; be a resource for those
who find or know of abandoned pets
Nose to the Ground
Website: http://www.fetchdog.com/blogs/nosetotheground
Resource A blog on dogs, dog news and dog issues
PeopleWithPets
Website: http://www.peoplewithpets.com/
Resource Directory of apartments, homes and hotels that accept pets
Pet-Abuse.com
Website: http://www.pet-abuse.com/
Resource To increase public awareness of the animal cruelty/human violence connection
a tabbed interface that gives you instant access to some key features of our website,
including a new Local Cases section that lets you see the most recent cases in your area,
and a snapshot map showing you where the most recent local cases have occurred
Pet Food Report
Website: http://petfoodreport.blogspot.com/
Resource Here you will find the inside "dirt" on what is really in commercial pet foods,
what to look for and what to avoid
Pet Talk Live
Website: http://www.companionanimalnetworktv.org/Pet%20Talk%20LIVE.html
Resource Discusses various animal related issues
PetSitUSA.com blog
Website: http://www.petsitusa.com/blog/
Resource Pet food list
The Shelter Project
Website: http://www.TheShelterProject.com
Resource Includes: Animal Cruelty Laws Across the US, Animal Welfare Resources,
Elizabeth Tolson's Fundraisers, Federal Animal Welfare Statutes and Resources on
Pets & Rental Housing
Sunbear Squad
Website: http://www.sunbearsquad.org/index.shtml
Resource Transforming animal lovers into animal welfare defenders with knowledge,
tools and inspiration. Be informed, be prepared, be active, be inspired and spread the word
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Crematoriums
Animal Haven Crematory
1073 S Broadway
Lexington, KY 40504
Ph: (859) 281-0017
Crematory
Bluegrass Pet Crematorium
868 Floyd Drive #102
Lexington, KY 40505
Ph: (859) 258-2052
Fax: (859) 254-1359
Email: black@iglou.com
Website: http://www.dogurn.com/catalog/index.php?distributor_id=40505
Crematory Pickup & Delivery, Complete Selection Of Caskets & Urns.
Specializes in individual cremations. All Cremations Done On Premises.
Urns, Cremation and Caskets. Hours of Operation: By Appointment
Borden Pet Crematory & Memorial Center
4517 Produce Road
Ph: (502) 451-1480
Louisville, KY 40218
Website: http://www.bpcmc.com/meetourfamily.asp
Crematory/Memorials/Funeral Home Urns, New State Of The Art Facility,
Keepsakes, Full Service Funeral Home & Crematory, Caskets, Hours:
Monday – Friday 9a.m. - 5p.m. Saturday - By appointment only
Clover Rock Cremations
2105 McCauley Road
Wilmore, KY
Ph: (859) 329-9419
Crematory
Faithful Companions Pet Crematorium
2515 Veterans Pky
Jeffersonville, IN 47130
Ph: (812) 283-7387
Website: http://www.faithful-companions.com/
Crematory Separate facility has equipment
specifically designed for pets
Heavenly Paws Pet Cremations
130 Mullen Drive
Walton, KY 41094
Ph: (859) 493-0500
Email: info@heavenlypaws.com
Website: http://www.heavenlypawsonline.com/
Crematory 24 hour pet cremation and memorial service towned and
operated by licensed Funeral Directors. Urn and memorial gallery, family
visiting room, and chapel for funeral services. It promises to be the only
facility of its kind in the entire Greater Cincinnati area (opens Feb. 2009)
Funeral Homes
Borden Pet Crematory & Memorial Center
4517 Produce Road
Ph: (502) 451-1480
Louisville, KY 40218
Website: http://www.bpcmc.com/meetourfamily.asp
Crematory/Memorials/Funeral Home Urns, New State Of The Art Facility,
Keepsakes, Full Service Funeral Home & Crematory, Caskets, Hours:
Monday – Friday 9a.m. - 5p.m. Saturday - By appointment only
Heavenly Paws Pet Cremations
130 Mullen Drive
Walton, KY 41094
Ph: (859) 493-0500
Email: info@heavenlypaws.com
Website: http://www.heavenlypawsonline.com/
Crematory 24 hour pet cremation and memorial service towned and
operated by licensed Funeral Directors. Urn and memorial gallery, family
visiting room, and chapel for funeral services. It promises to be the only
facility of its kind in the entire Greater Cincinnati area (opens Feb. 2009)
Tender Care Pet Bereavement Services
Custer, KY 40115
Ph: (877) 738-5677
Funeral Home
Tender Care Pet Crematory
Louisville, KY 40202
Ph: (877) 738-5677
Crematory/Memorials Pet Bereavement Services, Memorial, Cremation
Tender Hearts Pet Memorial
713 Main Street
Nicholasville, KY 40356
Ph: (859) 881-5555 Emergency phone 24/7
Fax: (859) 881-5554
Email: tenderheartpetmemorial@insightbb.com
Website: http://www.tenderheartpetmemorial.com/
Funeral Home Provides full service funeral and memorial services for pets
Memorials & Urns
Bluegrass Pet Crematorium
868 Floyd Drive #102
Lexington, KY 40505
Ph: (859) 258-2052
Fax: (859) 254-1359
Email: black@iglou.com
Website: http://www.dogurn.com/catalog/index.php?distributor_id=40505
Crematory Pickup & Delivery, Complete Selection Of Caskets & Urns.
Specializes in individual cremations. All Cremations Done On Premises.
Urns, Cremation and Caskets. Hours of Operation: By Appointment
Borden Pet Crematory & Memorial Center
4517 Produce Road
Ph: (502) 451-1480
Louisville, KY 40218
Website: http://www.bpcmc.com/meetourfamily.asp
Crematory/Memorials/Funeral Home Urns, New State Of The Art Facility,
Keepsakes, Full Service Funeral Home & Crematory, Caskets, Hours:
Monday – Friday 9a.m. - 5p.m. Saturday - By appointment only
Heavenly Paws Pet Cremations
130 Mullen Drive
Walton, KY 41094
Ph: (859) 493-0500
Email: info@heavenlypaws.com
Website: http://www.heavenlypawsonline.com/
Crematory/Memorials 24 hour pet cremation and memorial service owned
and operated by licensed Funeral Directors. Urn and memorial gallery,
family visiting room, and chapel for funeral services. It promises to be
the only facility of its kind in the entire Greater Cincinnati area (opens
Feb. 2009)
Lewin Monument Company
2218 Dixie Highway
Fort Mitchell, KY 41017
Ph: (859) 331-1340 / 1-800-745-1340
Email: memorials@fuse.net
Website: http://www.lewinmonument.com/pet%20markers/pet_cemetery_markers.htm
Memorials A variety of gravemarkers/monuments for pets
Quarry Hill Monuments
Location #1 7725 N. Jackson Highway
Magnolia, KY 42757
Ph: (270) 528-5654
Location #2: 101 Abe’s Way
Hodgenvill, KY 42748
Ph: (270) 358-0037
Email: info@quarryhillmonuments.com
Website: http://www.quarryhillmonuments.com/petmemorials.asp
Monuments Designed for pets
Spirit Remains--Specialty Urns for Cats & Dogs
Louisville, KY
Ph: (502) 458-4349
Email: spiritremains@aol.com
Website: http://www.spiritremains.com/releases/release/4209518/14216.htm
Cremation Urns Remember your unique pet with a custom pet cremation urn.
Also makes urns for rabbits and ferrets
Pet Cemeteries
Highland Pet Cemetery
2167 Dixie Highway
Ft. Mitchell, KY 41017
Ph: (859) 331-3220
Email: highland@isoc.net
Website: http://www.highlandcemetery.com/petcemetery.html
Pet Cemetery A natural resting place for beloved pets
Meadowview Pet Cemetery
705 Duncan Dr
Williamstown, KY 41097
Ph: (606) 428-3347
Pet Cemetery
Paws Memorial Park (Danville-Boyle County Humane Society)
Ph: (859) 238-1117
Website: http://www.homes4pets.org/cemetery.pdf
Pet Cemetery Provides a serene and lovely spot to bury a beloved pet. It also
allows you the comfort a visiting during our shelter hours of 8:30-4:30
Monday through Friday and Saturday 10:00-4:00.
Pet Haven Cemetery
1028 Peaceful Way
Shepherdsville, KY 40165-7854
(502) 955-5250
Pet Cemetery
Pet Restland
1335 N 13th St
Paducah, KY 42001-2405
Ph: (502) 442-2538
Pet Cemetery
Shivels Pet Cemetery
6031 State Route 5
Ashland, KY 41102-9433
Ph: (606) 928-6366
Pet Cemetery
Resources
Kentucky Pet Loss Resources
Website: http://www.pet-loss.net/resources/KY.html
Resource Lists support groups, counselors, cemeteries/crematories in Kentucky
Pet Loss Support Page
Website: http://www.pet-loss.net/index.html
Resource Includes: Links & Hotlines, Emotions of Pet Loss, Defining
"Quality of Life", Pre-Loss Bereavement,Surviving Loss, Conquering Guilt,
Creating a Memorial, Euthanasia: The Most Painful Decision, The Final
Farewell, Do Pets Go to Heaven?, Getting a New Pet, Send in the Clones?,
Some Questions on Loss plus links to Urns & Caskets, Headstones & Markers,
Memorial Products, Portraits and Artwork,Memorial/Cremation Jewelry,
Condolence Gifts, and Books, CDs and Videos
Support Groups
Chance's Spot Pet Loss and Support Resources
P. O. Box 3311
Clarksville, IN 47131
Ph: (812) 207-8634
Website: http://www.chancesspot.org
Resource Providing education and support to individuals who are grieving the loss of a
dearly loved pet. an online support group, publications on pet loss, hotline numbers,
referrals and an online tributes page where pet caregivers can post tributes to their
departed pets. Provides a monthly support group, educational presentations on the
topic of pet loss and compassion fatigue education and support to animal care providers.
Intends to be the first and only organization in the country to provide a memorial garden,
pet loss education center and trained staff available to veterinarians and their patients
Thomas L. Haffner, MAMFT
4308 Taylorsville Road
Louisville, KY 40220
Ph: (502) 296-6706
Email: haffnertherapy@earthlink.net
Website: http://home.earthlink.net/~haffnertherapy/id13.html
Support Group Loss of an animal companion (or pet loss) Meet once/month at two
locations
Veterinarian
Blackiston Mill Animal Clinic (Knable, Leslie DVM)
2601 Blackiston Mill Rd
Clarksville, IN 47129
Ph: (812) 944-8216
Pet Loss Services available through licensed funeral home, Pre planning, Grief
support, Pet funerals, Personalized euthanasia by respected professionals,
Memorialization
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RECREATION
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Dog Fun Directory
Website: http://www.ecoanimal.com/dogfun/kentucky.html
Resource List of dog parks in Kentucky. Visitors can add to the list
Dog Park USA
Website: http://www.dogparkusa.com/kentucky
Resource Lists dog parks in Kentucky
Dog Parks in Kentucky
Ashland
Ashland Boyd County Dog Park
West Summit Road
Ashland, KY
Email: information@abcdogpark.com
Website: http://users.zoominternet.net/~ian.mstm/dogpark/index.htm
Dog Park Fully fenced, double gated with dog-waste bag dispensers. Benches
and separate small dog enclosure
Bowling Green
Hills Bark Park (at H.P. Thomas Park)
Debbie Drive & Shawnee Way or Cave Mill Road
Bowling Green, KY 42104
Website: http://www.dogparkusa.com/kentucky/hills-bark-park-h-p-thomas-park
Dog Park Managed by Bowling Green. Has separate small dog area and water spigots
Burlington
Boone County Dog Park
5550 Idlewild Road
Burlington, Kentucky 41005
Website: http://www.boonecountyky.org/dogpark/Default.aspx
Dog Park The four-acre park will have two one and one half acre sections for small dogs,
two one-acre sections for large dogs, and be securely fenced with a double gate entry
system to allow safe entrance/exits and keep other dogs from slipping out. Each section
will have a shelter and benches. There will also be water fountains for pooches and people
alike, and a paved parking area. Plans include the installation of agility equipment
Covington
Kenton County Paws Park (at Pioneer Park)
3950 Madison Pike
Covington, KY
Website: http://www.kentonpawpark.com/Start.htm
Dog Park Fresh well water, picnic tables, park benches, many shade trees, wishing well,
double gated entrance, small dog area, litter bags, litter rakes & shovels, & beautiful
creek setting
Fort Thomas
Fort Thomas Dog Park (at Highland Hills Park)
85 Mayfield Drive
Ft. Thomas, KY
Website: http://www.dogparkusa.com/kentucky/fort-thomas-dog-park-highland-hills-park
Dog Park Very nice wooded park on a hill with running water, benches, and a short trail.
There is a separate small dog area
Frankfort
East Frankfort Bark Park
Myrtle Street
Frankfort, KY
Website: http://www.dogparkusa.com/kentucky/east-frankfort-bark-park
Dog Park Sponsored by L.I.F.E. House. Double gated, fenced, running water, partially
wooded, agility equipment
Lexington
Coldstream Dog Park (at Coldstream Park)
Leestown Road near I-75
Lexington, KY
Website: http://www.friendsofthedogpark.org/coldstream.htm
Dog Park 12 acres (divided into 2 paddocks) enclosed in a horse-farm style fencing with
mesh backing. Two very large fully fenced off-leash dog parks side by side. One
designated for small or fragile dogs the other free for all
Jacobson Dog Park
Richmond Road
Lexington, KY
Website: http://www.friendsofthedogpark.org/jacobson.htm
Dog Park 3 acres. The new area now includes a tree line providing plenty of shade for those
hot summer afternoons. Fenced, trees, bags, trash, and restrooms. currently working with
us on a re-design of Jacobson Dog Park.This re-design will increase the acreage of the dog
park, divide it into 2 paddocks, & upgrade the fencing to the horse-farm style found in our
other dog parks. More parking will also be available
Masterson Station Dog Park
Leestown Road
Lexington, KY
Website: http://www.friendsofthedogpark.org/masterson.htm
Dog Park 6 acres with mature trees, all enclosed in a horse-farm style fencing with mesh backing
Wellington Dog Park
New Circle Road
Lexington, KY
Website: http://www.friendsofthedogpark.org/wellington.htm
Dog Park 3.4 acres with mature trees, all enclosed in a horse-farm style fencing with mesh backing
Louisville
Cochran Hill Dog Run (at Cherokee Park)
745 Cochran Hill Road
Louisville, KY 40206
Website: http://louisvilledogs.netfirms.com/cherokee.html
Dog Park Managed by Louisville Dog Run Association and Louisville Metro Parks.
3 acres. Fenced. Has a small dog area. Permit required $15 for the first dog, $10 for the
second dog, and $5 per additional dog in the same household
Permit Application: http://louisvilledogs.netfirms.com/application.html
Sawyer Dog Park (at E.P. Tom Sawyer State Park
3000 Freys Hills Road
Louisville, KY
Website: http://louisvilledogs.netfirms.com/sawyer.html
Dog Park Off leash dog park inside state park. Louisville Dog Run Assoc. Permit required
$15 for the first dog, $10 for the second dog, and $5 per additional dog in the same
household
Permit Application: http://louisvilledogs.netfirms.com/application.html
Vettiner Dog Run (at Charlie Vettiner Park)
5550 Charlie Vettiner Park Road
Louisville, KY 40299
Website: http://louisvilledogs.netfirms.com/vettiner.html
Dog Park Managed byLouisville Dog Run Association and Louisville Metro Parks. 2 acres.
Fenced. Dog run is approximately two acres and is divided in half to allow one side for all
dog use and one side for small dog use. The area is located at the high point of the park,
offering a wonderful view of the Vettiner Park and surrounding area. Permit required $15
for the first dog, $10 for the second dog, and $5 per additional dog in the same household
Permit Application: http://louisvilledogs.netfirms.com/application.html
Paris
Patrick Brannon Dog Park
Fords Mill Road
Paris, KY
Website: http://www.dogparkusa.com/kentucky/patrick-brannon-dog-park
Dog Park 3 acre park. Double gated, fenced, running water, partially wooded, five benches
and beautiful creek setting. City owned park sponsored by PAWS
Sand Gap
Ball Park Dog Park ?
Sand Gap, KY
Website: http://www.thedogpark.com/articles/dog-parks/index.php?searchstring=Kentucky
Dog Park 1.5 acres. It is a really cool place to take your dog for the day
Horse Trails in Kentucky
Boone County
Cincinnati/Northern KY Intl Airport
Covington, KY
Ph: (859) 767-3123
Website: http://www.nkyhorsenetwork.com/TrailDetail.aspx?TrailID=8
Riding Trail Airport security is now accepting applications for a new Airport Equestrian
Program. After completing an application, passing a background check, and attending
a one hour training session, Riders will be able to enter remote trails where riders are
to monitor the area for suspicous activity, security concerns and aviation safety and
report these findings to the Airport Police. Once issued a badge you are permitted to
escort up to three guests
Middlecreek Park Trails
Burlington, KY
Ph: (859) 334-2117
Website: http://www.nkyhorsenetwork.com/TrailDetail.aspx?TrailID=5
Riding Trail Off State Route 18, approximately 6.5 mile from Burlington. Ride along a
creek and through the woods. Sections can be steep and muddy
Bracken County
RAM-Z Riverside Stables and Trails
332 Frankfort St
Brooksville, KY
Ph: (606) 782-0789
Website: http://www.nkyhorsenetwork.com/TrailDetail.aspx?TrailID=6
Riding Trail Ride through woods and open pasture lands
Campbell County
AJ Jolly Park
Alexandria, KY
Ph: (859) 625-4423
Website: http://www.nkyhorsenetwork.com/TrailDetail.aspx?TrailID=1
Riding Trail Approximately 9 miles of horse trails at AJ Jolly Park off of KY 27 south
of Alexandria, KY. It is a Primitive Day Ride Facility with a shelter house. No water
or electricity. Trails are challenging and there is a creek along the route to water your
horse before you head back to camp
Kenton County
Ryland Heights Wilderness Trail
Ph: (859) 363-7707
Website: http://www.nkyhorsenetwork.com/TrailDetail.aspx?TrailID=3
Riding Trail Scenic views along the Licking River. This is a flat easy trail that follows
alongside the river bank. 4 miles out and then you turn around and come back
Petswelcome.com
Website: http://www.petswelcome.com/
Resource Listings for over 25,000 hotels, B&Bs, ski resorts, campgrounds, and beaches
that are pet-friendly
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SPAY/NEUTER/TNR (Also see Spay/Neuter on this website)
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ASPCA Spay/Neuter Data Base
Website: http://www.aspca.org/pet-care/spayneuter/
Resource Comprehensive and searchable database designed to help you find low-cost
spay/neuter programs in your community. Search is by zip code
Coco The Blogging Dog
Website: http://www.cocothebloggingdog.com/2008/08/no-cost-or-low-cost-spay-neuter-states.html
Resource Lists low cost spay neuter by states
Spay USA
Website: http://www.spayusa.org/
Resource Nationwide network and referral service for affordable spay/neuter services.
Includes sources of funding for sterilization programs. If you live outside the listed
areas (KY is not listed), fill out the online Registration Form to be referred to a low-cost
clinic in your area
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Canine Wheelchair Project
University of Louisville Canine Rehabilitation and Biomechanics Laboratory
Website: http://web.me.com/gbertocci/Canine_Wheelchair_Site/Canine_Wheelchair_Overview.html
Resource Site to download plans for inexpensive dog wheelchair
Deaf Dog Education Action Fund (DDEAF)
P.O. Box 2840
Oneco, FL 34264-2840
Email: ddeaf@deafdogs.org
Website: http://www.deafdogs.org/
Advocacy/Information/Rescue Assistance with deaf dogs
HandicappedPet Help Fund
Email: HandicappedPets.com
Website: http://www.handicappedpets.com/Articles/help/
Resource/Financial Support Products, services, and support for elderly, disabled,
and handicapped pets. We help you care for them
Muffin Diabetic Pets Association
Email: muffinpetdiabetes@nucleus.com
Website: http://www.petdiabetes.net/
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TRANSPORT
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K-9 Kabbie Service Sonja Felix
Email: Sophiedog58@yahoo.com
Courier Service Rates start at $150.00 for courier service. Dog travels in the comfort
of a car and cozy kennel under the watchful eye of an experienced rescue person
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VOLUNTEER (Also see VOLUNTEER on this website)
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Volunteer Match
717 California St., Second Floor
San Francisco, CA 94108
Email: support@volunteermatch.org
Ph: (415) 241-6872
Fax: (415) 520-9650
Website: http://www.volunteermatch.org/
Resource Finding people a place to volunteer or to find volunteers. Includes
non-profit groups
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2. RESOURCES FOR SHELTERS, RESCUES, AND FOSTER HOMES
ADVOCACY
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Allie Cat Allies
920 Norfolk Avenue
Suite 600
Bethesda, MD 20814-2525
Phe: 240-482-1980
Fax: 240-482-1990
Website: http://www.alleycat.org/NetCommunity/Page.aspx?pid=191&srcid=-2
Advocacy/Education Committed to advocating for an end to the killing of cats,
leading the movement for change, and protecting the rights of cats and the
people who care for them
The Humane Society of the United States Pamela Rogers
291 N. Hubbards Lane, #280
Louisville, KY 40207
Ph: (502) 893-9796
Email: progers@humanesociety.org
Website: www.humanesociety. org
Advocacy
Welfare for Animals Global
Ph: (212) 427-0587
Website: http://www.wagny.org/
Advocacy/Political Lobby International political lobby and advocacy force
based in New York City. Purpose is to expose the brutal abuse and blatant
neglect of all animals
World Animal Net - USA
19 Chestnut Square
Boston, MA 02130, USA
Ph: (617) 524-3670
Email: info@ worldanimal.net
Website: http://worldanimal.net/
Resource Network of animal protection societies worldwide
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Adopt-a-Pet.com
P.O. Box 7
Redondo Beach, CA 90277
Ph: 1-800-728-3273)
Email: info@AdoptaPet.com
Website: http://www.adoptapet.com/index.html
Posting Site Helps shelters, humane societies, SPCA's, pet rescue groups, and pet
adoption agencies advertise their homeless pets to adopters for free
CatGeek.com
Website: http://catgeek.com/Adoptions/Kentucky.shtml
Resource List of shelters and rescues offering cats and kittens for adoption
in Kentucky
DogGeek.com
Website: http://www.doggeek.com/Adoptions/Kentucky.shtml
Resource List of shelters and rescues offerings dogs and puppies for adoption
in Kentucky
DogsInDanger
Website: http://www.dogsindanger.com/
Resource Owned and operated by the Buddy Foundation, the website was created to
1. Getting as many of these dogs adopted into loving homes as possible, before their
time runs out; and 2. Raising awareness of the number of dogs being killed in shelters.
Find dogs in shelters who are scheduled to be euthanized based on your state, breed, zip
code and search radius
Petfinder
Website: http://www.petfinder.com/
Resource Search online for animals available for adoption in rescues and shelters
based on type of animal, age, breed, gender and location
Pets with Disabilities
c/o Double Ds
1010 Theater Drive
Prince Frederick, MD 20678
Email: joycedd@olg.com
Ph: (410 )257-3141
Website: http://www.petswithdisabilities.org/rescue.html
Rescue/Posting Site Disabled dogs and cats; will list disabled animals needing homes
on their website
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EDUCATION
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Adopt A Classroom (Humane Society of the United States) *
67 Norwich Essex Turnpike
East Haddam, CT 06423-1736
Ph: (860) 434-8666
Email: youth@humanesociety.org
Website: http://www.humanesocietyyouth.org/Adopt_a_Classroom/
Education Program Humane agencies, civic groups, parents, and businesses "adopt"
elementary-school classes by providing them with gift subscriptions to Humane
Society Youth's award-winning classroom newspaper, KIND News
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FINANCIAL SUPPORT
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Akita Club of America Rescue Fund
Application: http://www.akitaclub.org/forms/PDF-Files/ACA_Rescue_Fund_App.pdf
Website: http://www.akitaclub.org/forms/PDF-Files/Rescue%20 Guidelines.pdf
Financial Support To individuals or groups caring for adoptable, homeless
purebred Akitas. Includes emergency medical expenses, diagnostic testing,
extraordinary expenses, emergency boarding, treatment of insect borne diseases,
and pound seizure expenses
American Animal Hospital Association (AAHA Helping Pets Fund)
Website: http://www.aahahelpingpets.org/home/
Financial Support Veterinary care is possible for sick or injured pets even if
they have been abandoned or if their owner is experiencing financial hardship
Beagle Rescue Foundation of America
Email: BRFOAW@mchsi.com
Website: http://brfoa.tripod.com/
Financial Support To help various Beagle rescue groups with some of their
expenses
Boston Terrier Rescue Net
Email: BTRN2000@insight.rr.com
Website: http://www.bostonrescue.net/
Financial Support To help Boston Terriers requiring assistance with medical
and other expenses which are necessary to restore the rescue Boston to optimal
health before placement
Boxer Rescue Foundation
P.O. 1203
Newberry, FL 32669
Email: weluvmail@BoxerRescueFoundation.com
Application: grant@BoxerRescueFund.com
Website: http://boxerrescuefoundation.com/
Financial Support To provide financial assistance for rescued dogs of the Boxer
breed while in foster care. The BRF exists to be different from other sources of
rescue funding in that routine, yet costly, rescue expenses such as medications,
minor surgeries, and rescue supplies are eligible for funding
Brown Dog Foundation
3715 Brighton Road
Nashville, TN 37205
Email: carol@browndogfoundation.org
Website: http://www.browndogfoundation.org/
Financial Support Disaster Relief in Authorized Area's - No Authorized Areas at
this time; Rehabilitation of Abused or Neglected Dogs & Cats. August 15, 2008:
Our National Fund is exhausted at this time. Families applying from states
other than TN will not be approved until additional funds are raised
Care Credit
Website: www.carecredit.com
Resource A credit card company for health care, including veterinary care. With
a comprehensive range of plan options, for treatment or procedure fees from $1 to
over $25,000, we offer a plan and a low monthly payment to fit comfortably into
almost every budget
Cats in Crisis
P.O. Box 354
Mountville, PA 17554
Application for assistance: http://www.catsincrisis.org/contact.html
Website: http://www.catsincrisis.org/
Financial Support
Crisis Care Fund
Help for cats currently up for adoption with diagnosed chronic medical conditions
and newly adopted cats with chronic medical conditions
Website: http://www.catsincrisis.org/crisisFund.html
Nine Lives Emergency Fund
Care for cats with chronic or emergency medical conditions through financial and
fund-raising assistance. Only accepting applications to help cats with kidney
disease at this time
Application for assistance: http://www.catsincrisis.org/contact.html
Gillie Fund
Help for cats with neurological conditions or mobility impairments
Website: http://www.catsincrisis.org/gillieFund.html
Stripes Fund
Help for cats with heart disease and thyroid condition
Website: http://www.catsincrisis.org/stripesFund.html
Cody's Club
135 Nottingham Road
Columbus, OH 43214
Email: kraft.42@osu.edu
Website: http://www.dogdoggiedog.com/pwcAcodysclub.htm
Financial Support/Resource Hopes to ensure that lack of information, or lack of funds,
are not the deciding factors in whether or not radiation is chosen for treatment of
cancer. Charitable Fund, Support Group and Hotline
CorgiAid
Email: yourfriends@corgiaid.org
Fax: 208-693-8342
Online Application: http://www.corgiaid.org/GrantApp/index.php
Website: http://www.corgiaid.org/
Financial Support Assistance for rescued Cardigan Welsh corgis, Pembroke Welsh
Corgis, or Corgi mixes from any group or organization or from any individual who
is of legal age (18 years). First goal is to make sure that expenses for therapeutic
medical needs are covered
Chow Chow Club, Inc.'s Welfare Committee
Email: info@chowwelfare.com
Website: http://www.chowwelfare.com/cciw/about.htm
Financial Support Provides financial assistance to rescue volunteers to help offset the
costs of basic medical services needed to make homeless purebred Chow Chows
healthy and ready for placement. These services include spaying or neutering,
vaccinations, heartworm testing, heartworm treatment and entropion
Dougal's Fund
Online Application: http://www.welcome.to/dougalsfund
Website: http://www.welcome.to/dougalsfund
Financial Support For medical care of pets, mainly small, short legged terriers such
as Scotties, Westies, Cairns, Norwich, Norfolk, etc., in alleviation of the pet's pain
and suffering
Fox Terrier Network
Email: FTNrescuefund@foxterrier.com
Website: http://www.foxterrier.com/rescue/rescuefund.php
Rescue Fund Provides grants to those people doing Fox Terrier Rescue to help them
with medical expenses above what they can afford. Fox Terriers will come into a
rescue group and need surgery or some other treatment or procedure to become
adoptable
Goldstock Fund
3642 W 700 S
Jamestown, IN 46147
Email: Info@Goldstockfund.org
Website: http://www.goldstockfund.org/tgf/lucyslegacy.html
Financial Support
TGF General Fund To serve the Golden Retriever breed and all breeds that are
golden hearted, and rescue community, as a supplemental source of emergency
money for expenses incurred in the medical treatment, boarding, transportation
or behavioral evaluation of dogs in need of rescue
Information: http://www.goldstockfund.org/tgf/maingeneralfund.html
Sierra Fund A fund to aid dogs in rescue under 5 years of age with suspected forms of
cancer
Information: http://www.goldstockfund.org/tgf/mainsierrafund.html
GoldenMED Fund A supplemental source of emergency money for expenses incurred
in the medical treatment of
Golden Retrievers in need of rescue
Information: http://www.goldstockfund.org/tgf/goldenmedfund.html
Helen Redlus Memorial Fund Medical treatment of Golden Retrievers 8 years of
age or older, or a rescue Golden Retriever any age with extraordinary
circumstances
Information: http://www.goldstockfund.org/tgf/hrmfund.html
Lucy's Legacy Fund To offer activities to enhance the bond between people and
dogs of all breeds, and also offer therapy dog training
HandicappedPet Help Fund
Email: HandicappedPets.com
Website: http://www.handicappedpets.com/Articles/help/
Resource/Financial Support Products, services, and support for elderly, disabled,
and handicapped pets. We help you care for them
Helping Harley
3731 Greenway Lane
Owings Mills, MD 2117
Ph: (410) 363-1434
Email: foundation@landofpuregold.com
Website: http://landofpuregold.com/grants/index.htm
Financial Support Helping with medical expenses for Golden Retrievers and
other working dogs diagnosed with cancer
Heart of Pure Gold Cancer Treatment Grant
Application: http://landofpuregold.com/the-pdfs/cancerfund.pdf
IMOM
Fax: (630) 214-8952
Financial Aid: Emergencies (only)
http://www.imom.org/fa/emergency/index.htm
Website: http://www.imom.org
Financial Support Helping people help pets. To better the lives of sick, injured
and abused companion animals. To insure that no companion animal has to
be euthanized simply because their caretaker is financially challenged.
IMOM has no funds available and will not be able to accept any applications
until further notice
John Nelsen Moosedog Rescue Fund Inc.
P.O. Box 65
Mendenhall, PA 19357
Email: rescue@jnmrf.org
Website: http://www.jnmrf.org/
Financial Support Norwegian Elkhounds and elkhound mixes provides money
to pay for shelter fees, spaying and neutering, heartworm checks, vaccinations,
medical treatment, temporary housing and transportation in its effort to rehome
these dogs
Keeshond Sunshine Rescue Foundation
4420 Mozart Avenue
Dayton, OH 45424-5968
Email: info@ksrf.org
Website: http://www.ksrf.org/
Financial Support Providing financial assistance for the medical expenses of
rescued Keeshonden in foster care. KSRF exists to be different from other
sources of rescue funding, and to expedite funding for rescues where other
organizations (such as local kennel/breed clubs, KCA, and TAKS) cannot
LABMED Inc.
3941 Legacy Drive
Suite 204, #A115
Plano, TX 75023
Ph: (972) 208-2470
FAX: 972-692-8300
Email: info@labmed.org
Online Application: http://www.labmed.org/aid_app.html
Website: http://www.labmed.org/
Financial Support Internet-based non-profit organization created to distribute
financial aid to injured or ill rescues around the country, giving them a second
chance at adoption and love from a permanent family
Labrador Lifeline
28 Park Row South
Hamilton, Ontario Canada
L8K 2J4
Fax: (206) 289-5905
Website: http://www.labradorlifeline.org/success/2005-abbey.htm
Online Application: http://application.labradorlifeline.org/application_web.htm
Financial Support Aid to purebred Labrador Retrievers in need of new homes,
urgent medical care, or other assistance in order to live a full and productive life
Magic Bullet Fund
PO Box 2574
Briarcliff, NY 10510
Ph: (914) 941-0159
Email: email@themagicbulletfund.org
Website: http://www.themagicbulletfund.org/
Financial Support Helps people who have a dog with cancer but cannot afford
treatment costs
Muffin Diabetic Pets Association Diabetic Pets Fund
Email: muffinpetdiabetes@nucleus.com
Website: http://www.petdiabetes.net/fund/
Financial Support To help diabetic pets in need on an emergency, one time
only basis. Not Accepting New Applications At This Time
Orthodogs' Silver Lining Foundation
18402 E. 101st Place North
Owasso, OK 74055
Fax: 918-274-9270
Efax: 703-562-0781 (electronic fax, applications)
Email: info@oslf.org
Website: http://www.oslf.org/index.htm
Financial Support/Fund Raising to serve as a place of hope for owners and/or
caretakers of orthopedically challenged dogs. Our goal is to provide access
to fundraising resources and to make emergency funds available for exceptional
cases. Currently Not Accepting New Applications
Silver's Cause
For service dogs, will provide financial assistance for any medical problem that
these special companions may face
Pit Bull Rescue Central
Contact: fundcommittee@pbrc.net
Website: http://www.pbrc.net/fund/financial.html
Resource For owners and caretakers of American Pit Bull Terriers, American
Staffordshire Terriers, Staffordshire Bull Terriers, and pit bull mixes.
Provides medical treatment, purcahse of equipment, food, boarding, and
professional temperament evaluation
PYRAMEDIC Trust
Email: sharonja@direct.ca
Website: http://www.angelfire.com/bc2/pyramedic/summary.html
Financial Support To assist Great Pyrenees owners and rescue organizations with
veterinary medical costs in times of crisis
Snoops Wags to Riches Animal Rescue Awareness Fund
Email: snoopdoggs@verizon.net
Website: http://mysite.verizon.net/vzepsjd5/index.html
Financial Support Providing donations and urgently needed items to Animal
Rescue Organizations throughout the United States. Our mission is to provide
the means for all homeless pets who need a loving and furever home
United Animal Nations
PO Box 188890
Sacramento, CA 95818
Phe: (916) 429-2457
Fax: (916) 429-2456
Email: info@uan.org
Programs:
LifeLine Rescue Grant: To help a rescued animal that has been recently
(within one month) taken from a life-threatening situation
LifeLine Crisis Relief (for Organizations): to serve a specific, known
group of animals in an emergency situation
Website: http://www.uan.org/index.cfm?navid=28
Financial Support North America's leading provider of emergency animal
sheltering and disaster relief services. To help homeless or recently rescued
animals suffering from life-threatening conditions that require specific and
immediate emergency veterinary care. Strives to serve Good Samaritans and
rescue groups who take in sick or injured animals. In certain cases, LifeLine
can also assist senior citizens and low-income families pay for immediate
emergency veterinary care
WestieMed
2108 Fulton Avenue, Unit #3
Cincinnati, OH 45206
Ph: 1 (877)853-9469 (toll free)
Email: info@westiemed.org
Application Information: http://www.westiemed.org/aid/procedures.html
Website: http://www.westiemed.org/
Financial Support Help raise the quality of life and adoptability of rescued
West Highland White Terriers (Westies)
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FUND RAISING
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Chipin
Website: http://www.chipin.com/
Fund Raising Resource The ChipIn widget is a simple Flash application
that allows you to keep people up-to-date on ChipIn events you
organize to collect money
cMarket
125 CambridgePark Drive
Cambridge, MA 02140
Ph: (866) 621-0330
Fax: 617-374-9015
Website: http://www.cmarket.com/logos/catalog.htm?l=2
Fund Raising Online auction platform is helping to raise funds and make new
friends for nonprofit organizations of all types and sizes
DropCash
Website: http://www.dropcash.com/
Fund Raising Resource A simple way to organize a fundraiser. Lets you set
up a page so everyone can follow your progress as you near
your goal. To create a campaign, you'll need to provide a few
details about you and your goal: how much you want to raise,
information your donors need to know, and your email address
Fundable
Website: http://www.fundable.com/
Fund Raising Resource Site to set up fund raising page Either everyone
pledges money by the deadline and Fundable turns pledges into
payments. Or Fundable deletes everyone's pledge and no one pays
anything
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GRANTS
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Animal Welfare Trust
141 Halstead Avenue, Suite 301
Mamaroneck, NY 10543
Ph: (914) 381-6177
Email: email@animalwelfaretrust.org
Fax: 914 381 6176
Website: http://foundationcenter.org/grantmaker/awt/about.html
Foundation Devoted to promoting the well being of the animal community. Seeks
to assist organizations whose work can help alleviate animal suffering and/or
raise public consciousness toward giving animals the respect they so need and
deserve. Local animal rescue/shelter and spay/neuter programs, as critical as
they are to the animal welfare cause, is an area that we believe we just don't
have the resources to address. Likewise, wildlife management and conservation
projects are not within our funding
parameters
Banfield Charitable Trust
8000 NE Tillamook Street
PO Box 13998
Portland, OR 97213
Ph: (866) 802-0566 toll free or (503) 922-5801 (local)
Fax: 503-922-6801
Email: charitabletrust@banfield.net
Website: www.banfieldcharitabletrust.net
Foundation Offers grants annually to nonprofit organizations and educational
institutions that make life better for pets and their families.
Funding priorities are: 1. Promotion of preventive healthcare for Pets;2. Educating
children about veterinary medicine and the pets they love; 3. Programs based on
the human-pet bond and how it relates to longer, healthier lives for pets and people;
4. Veterinary education programs; 5. Disaster preparedness and response program
development
Bernice Barbour Foundation
8000 NE Tillamook Street
PO Box 13998
Portland, OR 97213
Ph: (866)802-0566 toll free or (503)922-5801 (local)
Fax: 503-922-6801
Email: charitabletrust@banfield.net
Website: www.banfieldcharitabletrust.net
Foundation To be used for preservation and care of animals, and prevention of
cruelty to animals in the United States. Primarily supports programs of IRS
501(c)(3) organizations whose purpose is to benefit animals. The Foundation
does not fund lobbying, or indirect costs. Hands-on projects are of special interest.
Organizations involved in companion animal well- being should note the Foundation
only funds those which spay and neuter all animals before adopting them out, before
they leave the shelter. Certificates, contracts, or deposits for sterilizing animals after
they have left the Shelter are not acceptable. Does not fund government agencies
(local, county, state or federal), activism or litigation
Build-A-Bear Workshop Bear Hugs Foundation
Attn: Pet Program Grants
1954 Innerbelt Business Center Dr.
St. Louis, MO 63114
Website: http://www.buildabear.com/aboutus/community/bearHugs.aspx
Foundation Provide grants to animal shelters, pet rescue, and rehabilitation
organizations.Grant applications will be reviewed quarterly and awardees will be
notified within 30 days after the meeting in which they were reviewed. Grant recipients
may reapply for a grant every other year. Range: Generally from $2,500 to $10,000.
Deadline: Applications accepted year-round and reviewed quarterly
The DJ&T FOUNDATION Online Center (Bob Barker)
200 North Larchmont Boulevard, # 3
Los Angeles, CA 90004
Ph: (323) 465-9955
Website: http://www.djtfoundation.org/
Foundation To fund subsidized or free spay/neuter clinics, underfunded facilities in
particular, in an effort to relieve animal overpopulation. Funding for companion
animal voucher programs is offered through the organization's Spay/Neuter Assistance
Program (SNAP). SNAP grants are to be used only in public outreach programs, to
provide spay/neuter surgeries for animals belonging to individuals who require financial
assistance. Does not fund grants for feral or adoptive spay/neuter programs. Range:
Amount varies. Deadline: Applications accepted year-round
Greg Biffle Foundation
Email: support@gregbifflefoundation. com
Website: www.gregbifflefoundation.com/
Foundation To create awareness and serve as advocates to improve the well-being of animals.
Deadline: August 31 with decision made in mid-December
The Kenneth A. Scott Charitable Trust
KeyBank Nonprofit Asset Services
127 Public Sq., 17th Floor
Cleveland, OH 44114-1306
Ph: (216) 556-4062
Foundation To promote the humane treatment of companion animals. Proposals
related to other species, including wildlife, may also be considered. Projects outside
Ohio should be of national scope or significance. Of particular interest are programs
areas: research on humane pet population control and animal behavior, humane
education, continuing education for shelter staff and volunteers, prevention of
human-animal cruelty or violence, and shelter medicine. All recipients must be
nonprofit organizations with IRS 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status. Range: Amount varies.
Deadlines: December 1 and June 1 for national programs; March 1 and September 1
for Ohio programs
The Kentucky Horse Council Grant Fund
1500 Bull Lea Road
Suite 214C
Lexington, KY 40511
Ph: ((859) 367-0509 or (866) 634-0030
Fax: 866.618.3837
Email: info@kentuckyhorse.org
Website: http://www.kentuckyhorse.org/grants.shtml
Funding To financially support equine education projects
within the state of Kentucky.
Funds typically will be used for programs
that are dedicated to: 1. Developing education
programs focusing on equine management, health and welfare; 2. Educating horse owners
and the general public about equine rescue and disaster recovery programs; 3. Encouraging
the use of the horse as a therapeutic resource; 4. Encouraging the safe use of the horse on
both trails and in the show ring; and 5. Encouraging projects and events that educate the
community about the equine industry of Kentucky
Maddie's Fund
2223 Santa Clara Avenue, Suite B
Alameda, CA 94501-4416
Ph: (510) 337-8989
Fax: (510) 337-8988
Email: info@maddiesfund.org
Website: www.maddiesfund.org
Foundation To help communities achieve no-kill status, intends to financially support
community-wide collaborations of adoption guarantee organizations, animal control
and traditional shelters, and private practice veterinarians, working together to provide
start of Year Five and to extend that guarantee to include all treatable shelter pets by
the end of Year Ten. Grants are also awarded to veterinary schools for shelter medicine
programs Range: Amount varies, but community grants are generally seven-year
awards, ranging from $500,000 to $10 million.Deadline: Applications accepted
year-round
Meacham Founadtion Memorial Grant
American Humane Association (AHA)
Meacham Grants
63 Inverness Dr., E.
Englewood, CO 80112-5117
Ph: 1-800-227-4645
Website: http://www.americanhumane.org/site/PageServer?pagename=pa_shelter_services_grants_meacham
Foundation Grant (administered by AHA) must be used
for construction, capital
improvement, or equipment that increases
and/or improves the quality of care
given to animals. The fund will not
provide for vehicles, operating expenses, or general
maintenance and
upkeep. Recipients must be incorporated 501(c)(3) nonprofit
organizations that are current members of AHA at the Agency level. Range: Up to
$4,000. Deadlines: Grant applications must be postmarked by February 28
PETCO Foundation
7262 North Rosemead Boulevard
San Gabriel, CA 91775
Ph: (626) 287-0952
Fax: 626-287-9704
Email: petcofoundation@petco.com
Website: http://www.petco.com/petco_Page_PC_petcofoundationhome_Nav_11.aspx
Foundation Offers assistance with local spay/neuter programs, humane education and
training, and adoption of dogs and cats by local humane groups. Applicants should
be local
organizations able to enlist the support of their local Petco stores.
The Petco
Foundation supports the "Think Adoption First" initiative for
all species of animals.
Range: Amount varies. Deadline: Applications accepted year-round
Petfinder.com Foundation Disaster Preparedness Grant Program
P.O. Box 16385
Tucson, AZ 85732
Email: foundation@petfinder.com
Website: http://www.petfinder.com/foundation/grantrecipients.html
Foundation To animal shelters and rescue groups for the purchase of equipment,
training, or services promoting disaster-readiness. Applicants must be Petfinder.com
members and 501(c)(3) organizations or municipal agencies. Range: $500 to $5,000.
Deadline: November 30
PetSmart Charities
19601 N. 27th Ave.
Phoenix, AZ 85027
Ph: 1-800-423-PETS or (623)587-2832
Fax: 623-580-6561
Website: http://www.petsmartcharities.org/animal-welfare/grants.php
Grant Program Provides limited financial assistance to fund innovative programs with
measurable results that help support its mission. Also provides free educational
opportunities via its Webinar program. Range: Amount varies. Deadline: Based on
state; see website for details
Planet Dog Foundation
49 York St.
Portland, ME 04101
Ph: (207) 761-1515
Email: pdf@planetdog.com
Website: http://www.planetdogfoundation.org/About_Us.asp
Foundation To fund new and proven initiatives that bring people and pets together for
mutual benefit and support. Funding is allocated to promote and financially support
service-oriented canine activities, including service dogs; therapy dogs; animal-
assisted therapy; search and rescue dogs; police, fire, and military dogs; and other
innovative canine service programs. Range: Up to $5,000. Deadline: February 15
and August 1
Ralph and Virginia Mullin Foundation
2401 E. Speedway
Tucson, AZ 85719
Ph: (520) 881-6607
Fax: 520-881-6775
Email: rob@hrtucson.com
Foundation Provides small grants to animal welfare and shelter organizations. Gives a
few gifts annually to organizations that are working to become incorporated and
obtain 501(c)(3) status. Those grant recipients must use funds for costs directly related
to achieving these goals. Range: $1,000 to $2,500 dollars. Deadline: September 30
Tony Stewart Foundation
5644 W. 74th St.
Indianapolis, IN 46278
Ph: (317) 299-6066
Toll-Free: (800) 867-6067
Fax: (317) 299-6715
Email: supportsmoke@tonystewart.com
Website: http://www.tonystewartfoundation.org/
Foundation Assisting qualified not-for-profit organizations that serve children, animals and
injured drivers. Grant awards are given only to organizations operating and providing
service in the United States. Applications will be considered that focus on charitable
initiatives that improve the physical well-being and/or address principle threats to
animal welfare or animal conservation for various animal species. Deadline:
Quarterly
William and Charlotte Parks Foundation for Animal Welfare
c/o Donna Pease
700 Professional Dr.
Gaithersburg, MD 20879
Fax: 301-548-7726
Website: http://www.parksfoundation.org/
Foundation Provides grants for humane programs, including grassroots activities or
academic studies in areas such as humane treatment of animals used in research and
education; research on euthanasia methods; humane treatment and handling of
animals raised for food; trapping and farming of fur-bearing animals; population
control of companion animals and of so-called pest animals; and international
projects to improve conditions for animals. Awards may also be given for projects
that benefit animals, shelter construction, or general operating costs. Grants will
not normally be awarded to improve animal health, assist local spay/neuter efforts, save
endangered species, rehabilitate wildlife, or support political candidates. Range: Amount
varies. Deadline: May 1
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Companion Animal Network
PO Box 750214
Forest Hills, NY 11375
Ph: (718) 544-PETS (7387)
Email: info@companionanimalnetworktv.org
Website: http://www.companionanimalnetworktv.org/Katrina.html
Rescue Assistance Katrina Lifeline Programs; Helps transport animals
Gracie's Safe Harbor
Email: RollingRescue@onelist.com
Website: http://www.GraciesSafeHarbor.com
Resources To help abused, abandoned, ill, feral and forgotten cats and dogs.
Includes Alerts and Petitions, Government Resources, Companion Animal
Health and Diagnostic Resources, National Shelter Listings for every state,
Rolling Rescue--helping you place pets nationwide
Guardian Angels for Soldiers' Pets
Website: http://www.guardianangelsforsoldierspet.org/index.htm
Resource Supporting our military service members, veterans, and their beloved
pets to ensure they are reunited with their owners following deployment or
emergency hardship
HandicappedPet Help Fund
10 Northern Blvd, #7
Amherst, NH 03031
Ph: (603) 577-8854
Fax: (603) 584-9349
Email: HandicappedPets.com
Website: http://www.handicappedpets.com/Articles/help/
Resource/Financial Assistance Products, services, and support for elderly,
disabled, and handicapped animals
Pet Talk Live
Website: http://www.companionanimalnetworktv.org/
Pet%20Talk%20LIVE.html
Resource Discusses animal related information
RePets Adoption and Education Center Tracy Moser
Fairview Plaza Shopping Center
600 US 31W By Pass
Suite #20
Bowling Green, Ky 42101
Ph: (270) 782-7090
Email: TracyatOuterLoop@aol.com
Website: www.RePets.Biz
Website 2: www.myspace.com/RePets
Pet Products Store Offering shelter animals for adoption
Shelter Partners (Humane Society of the United States) *
Website: http://www.animalsheltering.org/programs_and_services/shelter_partners/
Program Designed to provide participating shelters with savings on products and
services, discounts on HSUS publications, training events, and more. To be eligible
to join this program, your organization or agency must be located in the United
States, Canada, or a U.S. territory and be either: A registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit
humane organization; or a public animal care and control agency
Application: http://www.surveymonkey.com/s.asp?u=52256953197
Saving Shelter Pets, Inc.
P.O. Box 2942
South Bend, IN 46680
Fax Number: 866-287-6586
Email: info@savingshelterpets.com
Website: http://www.savingshelterpets.com/?gclid=CPvrmeDOvpUCFQyfnAodU2JLQQ
Resource Strives to eliminate euthanasia as a method of population control
for homeless companion animals, by providing no-kill alternative solutions and
proactively addressing the problem of pet overpopulation. Focus is GA
The Shelter Project
Website: http://www.TheShelterProject.com
Resource Includes: Animal Cruelty Laws Across the US, Animal Welfare Resources,
Elizabeth Tolson's Fundraisers, Federal Animal Welfare Statutes and Resources on
Pets & Rental Housing
Shelter Source
PO Box 8455
Fredericksburg, VA 22404
Website: http://q.webring.com/hub?ring=petrescue
Resource/News Hub serving shelters, rescue groups, and individuals interested in
helping people help animals. Includes 2008 Grant and Program Resources;
Freebies; Wish List; news articles; Fund raising and organization list
Tax Exempt World.Com
Website: http://www.taxexemptworld.com/
Resource Public records made available by the Federal Government with information
about tax exempt organizations, including rescues; Website is kept up-to-date
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SPAY/NEUTER/TNR (Also see Spay/Neuter on this website)
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Spay USA
Website: http://www.spayusa.org/
Resource Nationwide network and referral service for affordable spay/neuter
services. Includes sources of funding for sterilization programs
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SPECIAL NEEDS ANIMALS
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Blinddogs.com
Email: blinddogs-admin@yahoogroups.com
Website: http://www.blinddogs.com/
Resource/Message Board Blind dogs
C.O.D.A. Rescue Cleveland Ohio Dog Advocates
P.O. Box 44092
Brooklyn, OH 44144
Email: codadogrescue@givemepaw.com
Website: http://www.givemepaw.com/mainpage/home/supportrescue.htm
Website 2: hhttp://www.petfinder.com/shelters/OH368.htmlRescue
Rescue Special needs no kill dog rescue. Rescues special needs deaf and blind
dogs. We are located in Cleveland Ohio but help deaf dogs and blind dogs
nationwide if our resources allow! Has foster in Culvert City, KY
Canine Wheelchair Project
University of Louisville Canine Rehabilitation and Biomechanics Laboratory
Website: http://web.me.com/gbertocci/Canine_Wheelchair_Site/Canine_Wheelchair_Overview.html
Resource Site to download plans for inexpensive dog wheelchair
Deaf Dog Education Action Fund (DDEAF)
P.O. Box 2840
Oneco, FL 34264-2840
Email: ddeaf@deafdogs.org
Website: http://www.deafdogs.org/
Advocacy/Information/Rescue Assistance with deaf dogs
Muffin Diabetic Pets Association
Email: muffinpetdiabetes@nucleus.com
Website: http://www.petdiabetes.net/
Resource/Support Diabetic Dogs
Pets with Disabilities
c/o Double Ds
1010 Theater Drive
Prince Frederick, MD 20678
Email: joycedd@olg.com
Ph: (410 )257-3141
Website: http://www.petswithdisabilities.org/rescue.html
Rescue/Posting Site Disabled dogs and cats; will list disabled animals needing homes
on their website
Shelter Alliance and Resources for Animals with Handicaps (SARAH)
PO Box 707
Stratford, CT 06614
Ph: (203) 377-0826
Email: feedback@sarahandicaps.org
Website: http://www.sarahandicaps.org
Petfinder: http://www.petfinder.com/shelters/CT108.html
Resource Assists in the care and placement of handicapped animals with continued holistic
care and continually updates a resource site with links to info about specific handicaps
and illnesses
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TRANSPORT ASSISTANCE
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NOTE: If you need transport assistance, please contact one of the groups or transport coordinators below.
In order to evaluate if they can handle the transport or to post it
to request a coordinator, the following information is needed:
Where the animal is coming from:
Organization/Shelter:
City/ State:
Email:
Contact person:
website:
Where the animal is going to:
Organization/Adopter/Foster:
City/ State:
Email:
Contact person:
Website:
Animal info:
species:
breed:
sex:
Spayed/ neutered:
size:
Special needs:
temperament:
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Canine Underground Railroad
Email: fnpeb@uaf.edu or gryphon8@aol.com
Website: http://members.aol.com/paladin003/sanctuary/cur.html
Transport Resource Provides rescue transport for needy puppers. CUR stations
now number more than 250 in the US and Canada
Dachshund Underground Railroad Lisa Rawlinson
Email: lisa@doxie.org
Website: http://www.doxie.org/
Transport Group Assists in transporting of rescued Dachshunds to their
adopting owner
Operation Roger
P.O. Box 522
Joshua, TX 76058
(682) 622-1172
Email: OperationRoger01@yah.
Website: http://www.operationroger.rescuegroups.org/
Transport Group non-profit organization comprised of regional and long-haul
truckers who volunteer their time to share their love of animals with people
who run animal shelters or animal rescue groups who are trying to save
the lives of us pets
Pilots-N-Paws
4651 Howe Rd.
Landrum, S.C. 29356
Website: http://www.pilotsnpaws.org/
Volunteer Airplane Transport/Bulletin Board A meeting place for those that rescue,
shelter, or foster animals, and pilots or plane owners willing to assist with the
transportation of animals.Has a link to a bulletin board where pilots can post their
offers and rescues and transport coordinators can post their need
Rescue Transporters.Com
Website: http://rescuetransporters.com/
Transport Assistance Site Connecting transporters to animals in need
Transport Coordinators: have coordinated transports in and traveling through Kentucky *
Bengtson, Lynne
Email: lynnebengtson@gmail.com
Boje, Kathy
Brittany Transport Team
Email: boje@buffalo.edu
Brickner, Carol
Email: cbrickner522@sbcglobal.net
Craft, April
OTRA Verified
Kentuckiana Furkids Transport
Email: kuntrykidsfurbabyrescue@yahoo.com
Cundiff, Carlean
Independent Rescuer
Email: carlean30753@yahoo.com
Daley, Jen
Furry Friends Transport Coordinator
Email: jndaley@yahoo.com
Fantuzzi, Nancy
Rogers' Rescues Transport Coordinator
Email: liltooz@yahoo.com
Gibson, Kelly
Email: mdgrrrl@msn.com
Website: http://www.myspace.com/indy_the_puppy
Higdon, Cheryl
Email: Quaslor@aol.com
Jackson, Sheri
Email: sjack959@gmail.com
Kaminski, Cheryl
Email: GetMeTherePlease@gmail.com
Kendall, Molly
Email: mugsy1961@comcast.net
Kitrell, Tanya
Independent Rescued Dog Transport Coordinator/Driver
Email: pupsavr4life@cox.net
Klemko, Toni
Transport Coordinator
Email: tklemko@verizon.net
Laura
Transport Coordinator
Email: LRMBIGL@msn.com
McClain, Krystal
Email: Krystal.McClain@Hotmail.com
Mercier, Cheri
Transport Coordinator
Email: adoptmetoday@hotmail.com
Moye, Lucy
OTRA Verified Transporter
Email: lmoye0617@sbcglobal.net
Prine, Jeanne
Transport Coordinator
Email: jprine@rx.uga.edu
Ratliff, Janet
Transport Coordinator
Email: Gone2thedawgz@yahoo.com
Skrobak, Christina
Transport Coordinator
Email: cskrobak@gmail.com
Smola, Kathy
Email: suncrazelady@yahoo.com
Swanson, Linda
Transport Coordinator
Email: los143@juno.com
Tururice, Susan
OTRA Transport Coordinator
Email: miskeira @ sbcglobal.net
White, Sandy
Transport Coordinator
Email: SPOTvolunteer@yahoo.com
Yonkers, Joyce
Transport Coordinator
Email: jyonker@columbus.rr.com
Young, Suzanne
Rescue Coordinator
Email: YoungSunDog@aol.com
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VETERINARY SERVICES
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Rural Area Veterinary Services RAVS
Contact:
Eric W. Davis DVM, MS, DACVIM, DACVS
Director, Rural Area Veterinary Services
125 Old Stage Rd.
Salinas, CA 93908
Ph: (831) 442-8359
FAX: 831-442-8320
Additional Information: www.humanesociety.org/hsvma
Website: http://www.ruralareavet.org/
Non-Profit Program Program of The Humane Society of the United States and
The Fund for Animals Combining community outreach and veterinary education
to bring free veterinary services to under served rural communities where
poverty and geographic isolation make regular veterinary care inaccessible
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VOLUNTEERS
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Volunteer Match
717 California St., Second Floor
San Francisco, CA 94108
Email: support@volunteermatch.org
Phone: (415) 241-6872
Fax: (415) 520-9650
Website: http://www.volunteermatch.org/
Resource Finding people a place to volunteer/to find volunteers.
Includes
non-profit groups
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ADOPTION
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Adoption_Assistance
http://pets.groups.yahoo.com/group/adoption_assistance/
nationwide group to network shelters, fosters, transporters, adopters, and everyone
in between
kentucky_petcycle (Informational--Do not condone!!)
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/kentucky_petcycle/
Members may offer pets or rescued animals for adoption (free or low adoption fee),
post Lost/Found messages, pet supply offers or requests (free or under $100.00),
pet information, spay/neuter events, and animal shelter requests for volunteers
and pet supplies
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ADVOCACY
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Ferrets etc Save the rescues
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/ferretsetc/
Plea/request for support of all rescues
Fight B S L Breed Specific Legislation
http://pets.groups.yahoo.com/group/fightBSL/
NEWS POSTING to stay updated about breed specific law
horserights18 Horse Rights
http://pets.groups.yahoo.com/group/horserights18/
Banning racing, stopping barn fires, banning bullfights
Kentucky_Fried_Cruelty
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Kentucky_Fried_Cruelty/
To help win the fight and stop KFC from inhumane treatment of chickens
Mand spay neuter Yes to Mandatory Spay and Neuter
http://pets.groups.yahoo.com/group/mandspayneuter/
Advocaes manadatory Spay/Neuter laws
PETA Louisville
http://pets.groups.yahoo.com/group/petalouisville/
Local group for PETA (People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals) activists
in Greater Louisville, KY. discussion of animal rights issues, and local
campaign/action alerts
No Breeders Adopt Not Breed
http://pets.groups.yahoo.com/group/nobreeders/
For the Craig's List community to flag off breeder ads more easily, helping to
enforce the rules against animal sales, reduce those sales and the number of
subsequent breedings
RDOKY Responsible Dog Owners of KY
http://groups.yahoo.com/search?query=Kentucky&sc=-1&sg=330&ss=1
Responsible Dog Owners of KY, or RDOKY, is an organization of men and
women united to protect the rights of all citizens to own and raise his or her
dog breed of choice. The RDOKY stands against breed specific laws, and--
similarly-- fully supports well-thought owner responsible laws
Transy creature CREATURE
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/transycreature/
Caring and Responsibility for Every Animal Towards Universal Rights and
Ethics
ukspca UK SPCA
http://pets.groups.yahoo.com/group/ukspca/
University of Kentucky Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals
--Student organization. Email: ukspca@hotmail.com
Website: http://www.geocities.com/ukspca
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CROSS POSTING
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Adoption_Assistance
http://pets.groups.yahoo.com/group/adoption_assistance/
nationwide group to network shelters, fosters, transporters, adopters, and
everyone in between
Blind Dogs-Rescue
http://pets.groups.yahoo.com/group/blinddogs-rescue/
Forum for all those involved in the rescue or transport of blind or visually-
impaired dogs. Crossposting for Urgent or adoptables
Rescue Crossposters
http://pets.groups.yahoo.com/group/RescueCrossposters/
Spread the word on animals that are in urgent need of help in the United
States and need widespread crossposting. Shelters join at will
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EDUCATION
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Rescue Education
http://pets.groups.yahoo.com/group/RescueEducation/
Coming up with ideas, materials, and information for educating the public about
This can include information on spay/neuter, adoption of rescue dogs, and over
breeding of animals
UR_KY_Kids_Rescue United Rescues of Kentucky - Kids Rescue
http://pets.groups.yahoo.com/group/UR_KY_Kids_Rescue/
To teach the future caretakers and lawmakers that animals are to be protected and
loved
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FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE
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Hope For Pets Vol Hope for Pets Volunteers
http://pets.groups.yahoo.com/group/HopeForPetsVol/
To help the animals in the Bullitt County, KY area. We are interested in helping
elderly and special needs people and their pets, plus other needs of animals
in our community
Labrador Harbor
http://pets.groups.yahoo.com/group/LabradorHarbor/
Provides charitable funds to assist families or rescue organizations who need
financial aid to provide necessary healthcare (surgery, after-care treatments,
hospitalization, etc.) to Labs. Special consideration is given to rescue
organizations who rehome senior Labs. Funds are distributed based on availability
via grants paid directly to veterinarians or rescue organizations
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FINANCIAL SUPPORT (for Shelters/Rescues/Fosters)
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Labrador Harbor
http://pets.groups.yahoo.com/group/LabradorHarbor/
Provides charitable funds to assist families or rescue organizations who need
financial aid to provide necessary healthcare (surgery, after-care treatments,
hospitalization, etc.) to Labs. Special consideration is given to rescue
organizations who rehome senior Labs. Funds are distributed based on
availability via grants paid directly to veterinarians or rescue organizations
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FOSTERING
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Dolphins Destiny Rescue
http://pets.groups.yahoo.com/group/DOLPHINSDESTINYRESCUE/
Help all dogs in need, any breed, anywhere. Help with transporting and
foster homes
KY Dog Rescue Anyone involved with Dog Rescue in Kentucky
http://pets.groups.yahoo.com/group/KYDogRescue/
Those willing to transport, foster. For breed rescues, anyone connected
with rescue
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HOME VISITS
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Home Visits Home Visits Needed for Rescue Animals
http://pets.groups.yahoo.com/group/homevisits/
To match US and Canada Animal Rescue Groups that need Home Visits
with volunteers who are willing to do the Home Visits
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LEGISLATION
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Fight B S L Breed Specific Legislation
http://pets.groups.yahoo.com/group/fightBSL/
NEWS POSTING to stay updated about breed specific law
KY-PET-LAW
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/KY-PET-LAW/
Exploring Laws pertaining to animals in KY and across the USA as it may
impact KY. mainly aboutstate and local legislation, lawmaking, and law-
fighting practices and methods and such ideas as breed bans, mandatory
spay and neuter, breeder registration, and licensing
RDOKY Responsible Dog Owners of KY
http://groups.yahoo.com/search?query=Kentucky&sc=-1&sg=330&ss=1
Responsible Dog Owners of KY, or RDOKY, is an organization of men and
women united to protect the rights of all citizens to own and raise his or
her dog breed of choice. The RDOKY stands against breed specific laws,
and--similarly--fully supports well-thought owner responsible laws
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LOST & FOUND ANIMALS
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Feline-Amber-Alert · Help for Lost and Found Cats
http://pets.groups.yahoo.com/group/Feline-Amber-Alert/
Nationwide group to be used for posting alerts for missing,found or stolen
cats throughout the United States (and Canada) similar to the way Amber
Alerts are used to help find missing or abducted children
K9AmberAlert K9 Amber Alert
http://pets.groups.yahoo.com/group/K9AmberAlert/
Nationwide group for posting alerts for missing dogs throughout the United
States and Canada
KY Lost Found Pet Reports
http://pets.groups.yahoo.com/group/KYLostFoundPetReports/
Network of animal lovers offering support to those missing their furkids
Rescues, Humane Societies, Pounds, Animal Clinics and all other holding
the strays they encounter on a daily basis
kentucky_petcycle (Informational--Do not condone!!)
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/kentucky_petcycle/
Members may offer pets or rescued animals for adoption (free or low adoption
fee), post Lost/Found messages, pet supply offers or requests (free or under
$100.00), pet information, spay/neuter events, and animal shelter requests
for volunteers and pet supplies
Pet Network Lost & Stolen Pet Network
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/PetNetwork/
Yahoo Group Network for people trying to help find their lost or stolen pets,
as well as being a network for those trying to find homes for pets in need
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ODDS & ENDS (& just odd!)
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ANIMAL-KY
http://pets.groups.yahoo.com/group/ANIMAL-KY/
Animal/Nature Investigation through Music, Art, and Literature (ANIMAL)
1) All animals are vitally important and have instrinsic worth beyond
their capacity to help humans. 2) The current human-animal relationship
has been severed over time, and cannot be repaired, but can be changed
for the better. 3) Exploring the way we view and treat animals is a powerful
tool for understanding the way we treat each other, our environment and the
world
Breed ID
http://pets.groups.yahoo.com/group/BreedID/
Help identify the breed of dogs of mixed and unknown heritage, in order to help
rescues, shelters and owners get a better idea of what dog breeds and mixes
Dog Rescue Equip Xchange
http://pets.groups.yahoo.com/group/DogRescueEquipXchange/
To share items we no longer need or have more than we need with the dog rescue
groups
Hearts For The Abused
http://pets.groups.yahoo.com/group/HeartsForTheAbused/
Group geared at understanding and working with the abused and beaten dogs and
overcoming their fears of humans
KY Dog Help
http://pets.groups.yahoo.com/group/kydoghelp/
Post all Kentucky animals in need of help, rescue or adoption, including urgent
KY shelter animals
Ky_DNA_DNR_DNT_lists Kentucky, Ohio, WV- DNA/DNR_Warnings
http://pets.groups.yahoo.com/group/Ky_DNA_DNR_DNT_lists/
To share FACTUAL information about sales, trades and/or adoptions with
UNETHICAL people who have lied, cheated, scammed or stolen; Millers,
Hoarders, Brokers, proven to be negligent, abusive, or dishonest
kentucky_petcycle (Informational--Do not condone!!)
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/kentucky_petcycle/
Members may offer pets or rescued animals for adoption (free or low adoption
fee), post Lost/Found messages, pet supply offers or requests (free or under
$100.00), pet information, spay/neuter events, and animal shelter requests
for volunteers and pet supplies
Puppy_Dog_N_Pets_in_KY_TN (Informational--Do not condone!)
http://pets.groups.yahoo.com/group/Puppy_Dog_N_Pets_in_KY_TN/
This group is for doggy lovers. Sell, buy and trade here in South Central KY and
North Central TN
Rescue101
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Rescue101/
Support and information for those new to rescue or those wanting to learn more
about rescue is about
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RESCUE ALLIANCES
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KYARTA KY Animal Rescue & Transport Alliance
http://pets.groups.yahoo.com/group/KYARTA/
For messages pertaining to animal rescue and transports IN KENTUCKY
Kentucky Animal Rescue
http://groups.yahoo.com/search?query=Kentucky&sc=-1&sg=460&ss=1
Kentucky Animal Rescue's primary goal is to bring people interested in
rescue, fostering, volunteering and transporting together, so more animals
can be placed in loving, permanent homes
KY Animal Rescue & Welfare Alliance
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/KYAnimalRescueAndWelfareAlliance/
To increase communication between animal rescue groups and individuals
involved with animal rescue in the Kentucky and surrounding states area.
Post conference info, legislative info, information on free
stuff for shelters and rescues, grant-related messages, events, information
on fundraising, helpful information on general shelter/ rescue operations, etc.
KY Dog Rescue Anyone involved with Dog Rescue in Kentucky
http://pets.groups.yahoo.com/group/KYDogRescue/
Those willing to transport, foster. For breed rescues, anyone connected with
rescue
Kentucky Dog Rescue
http://groups.yahoo.com/search?query=Kentucky&sc=-1&sg=570&ss=1
All topics regarding dog rescue in Kentucky are welcome
ky pet rescue Kentucky Pet Rescue
http://pets.groups.yahoo.com/group/kypetrescue/
Information exchange of "death row" pets to be rescued from shelters.
Open to rescuers, foster homes, or anyone else interested in preventing
the unnecessary euth. of cats and dogs
Kentucky_Rescue
http://pets.groups.yahoo.com/group/Kentucky_Rescue/
A mailing list for those involved in animal rescue in the state of Kentucky.
By animal rescue we refer to Cats, Dogs, Horses, Fish, Birds, Exotic
Animals, Rabbits, Ferrets, and any type of species that can bedeemed an
"animal" that is in need of help/rescue
KWRA
http://pets.groups.yahoo.com/group/KWRA/
list for members of the Kentucky Wildlife Rehabilitation Association to
share information
Rescue101
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Rescue101/
Support and information for those new to rescue or those wanting to learn
more about rescue is about
Tri-state_animal_rescue
http://pets.groups.yahoo.com/group/tri-state_animal_rescue/
For all those who are currently active or those who would want to become
active in area animal rescue
UR_KY_Kids_Rescue United Rescues of Kentucky - Kids Rescue
http://pets.groups.yahoo.com/group/UR_KY_Kids_Rescue/
To teach the future caretakers and lawmakers that animals are to be protected
and loved
UR_KY United Rescues of Kentucky
http://pets.groups.yahoo.com/group/UR_KY/
Rescues and shelters across Kentucky and surrounding states united in their
goal to save animal
We Love Rescue Dogs
http://pets.groups.yahoo.com/group/weloverescuedogs/
For people involved in breed specific rescues. Network with others about rules,
procedures and successful fund raising activites for your breed rescue group.
Foster homes experiences, adoption process, dog safety while in rescue are
topics that are encouraged
West Kentucky Rescue
http://pets.groups.yahoo.com/group/WestKentuckyRescue/
Internet based group of volunteers working together throughout the west
Kentucky area and beyond to rescue, foster, rehome, and transport pets in need.
Pets come from shelters, owner turn ins, puppy mills, and abusive situations.
Members are encouraged to post pets, transport needs, foster information,
websites and other information useful to rescuers
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RESCUES
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All Breed Non Profit Dog Rescue
http://pets.groups.yahoo.com/group/allbreeddogrescue/
For people interested in non-profit dog rescue of any breed of dogs that
need to be rescued
Dog Rescue Equip Xchange
http://pets.groups.yahoo.com/group/DogRescueEquipXchange/
To share items we no longer need or have more than we need with the
dog rescue groups
Rescue101
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Rescue101/
Support and information for those new to rescue or those wanting to
learn more about rescue is about
West Kentucky Rescue
http://pets.groups.yahoo.com/group/WestKentuckyRescue/
Internet based group of volunteers working together throughout the
west Kentucky area and beyond to rescue, foster, rehome, and transport
pets in need. Pets come from shelters, owner turn ins,
puppy mills, and abusive situations. Members are encouraged to post pets,
transport needs, foster information, web sites and other information useful
to rescuers
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SHELTER SUPPORT
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Animal_Shelter_Staff_and_Volunteer_Support
http://pets.groups.yahoo.com/group/Animal_Shelter_Staff_and_Volunteer_Support/
Share information and links for the well being of animals in shelter care
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SHELTERS
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ASRN2
http://pets.groups.yahoo.com/group/ASRN2/
Geared toward the assistance of the animal shelter itself--for shelter
workers, Dog Wardens or volunteers.
AHS-KY Anderson Humane Society
http://pets.groups.yahoo.com/group/AHS-KY/
News regarding the Anderson Humane Society in Lawrenceburg KY
Alerts regarding fundraisers, community events, needs of the Adoption
Center, animals in immediate need of permanent and/oroster homes,
animals that have been adopted, and volunteer opportunities
bgwchs Bowling Green Warren County Shelter
http://movies.groups.yahoo.com/group/bgwchs/
Help save animals of the Bowling Green Warren Co. Humane Society in
Kentucky. Rescue groups & Transporters are invited to join and very much
needed
Website: www.bgwchs.petfinder.com
Bullit County Animal Rescue
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/bullittcountyanimalrescue/
Working together to better the lives of unwanted and abandoned animals
Website: www.bcar.org
Shelter Pets Network
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/shelterpetznetwork
To bring the shelter/rescue connection together. Our vision is to place more
shelter pets into reputable rescues. Serves all areas of the US and Canada,
and all breeds
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SPAY/NEUTER
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Mand spay neuter Yes to Mandatory Spay and Neuter
http://pets.groups.yahoo.com/group/mandspayneuter/
Advocaes manadatory Spay/Neuter laws
kentucky_petcycle (Informational--Do not condone!!)
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/kentucky_petcycle/
Members may offer pets or rescued animals for adoption (free or low adoption
fee), post Lost/Found messages, pet supply offers or requests (free or under
$100.00), pet information, spay/neuter events, and animal shelter requests
for volunteers and pet supplies
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SPECIAL NEEDS ANIMALS
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Blind Dogs-Rescue
http://pets.groups.yahoo.com/group/blinddogs-rescue/
Forum for all those involved in the rescue or transport of blind or visually-
impaired dogs. Cross posting for Urgent or adoptables
Hearts For The Abused
http://pets.groups.yahoo.com/group/HeartsForTheAbused/
Group geared at understanding and working with the abused and beaten
dogs and overcoming their fears of humans
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TEMPORARY FOSTERS
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Lifeline Fosters
http://pets.groups.yahoo.com/group/LifelineFosters/
Dedicated to finding temporary short duration foster care for animals in
URGENT NEED situations who are awaiting transport. Volunteers for
animals AWAITING TRANSPORT to available rescue
Lifeline Fosters Midwest
http://pets.groups.yahoo.com/group/LifelineFostersMidwest/
Database both for individuals who are able to foster, and for rescues who
urgently need a foster. We hope to develop both temporary and long term
fosters. The temporary foster might keep a dog overnight during a transport,
or for a week while a transport is being set up. OH, IN, IL, MO, MN, WI, IA
Lifeline Fosters: When it's URGENT
http://pets.groups.yahoo.com/group/LifelineFosters/
Nationwide Rescue Group dedicated to finding temporary short duration foster
care for animals in URGENT NEED situations who are awaiting transport
to long term foster, breed specific rescue,or adopted homes. All-breed group,
totally dedicated to quality temporary foster care
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TRANSPORT
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All Animal Transport Network
http://lists.topica.com/lists/AATN
Geared toward people who are in need of legs filled in a rescue\transport
and for those who are kind enough to donate their time to help
Almost Home Almost Home Transport Services
http://pets.groups.yahoo.com/group/almost-home/
Paid transport service covering the following states: OH, PA, NJ, NY, KY,
TN, VA, GA, FL,CT, MA, ME, AR, MO, IN and IA. This yahoo group
will keep everyone aware of the routes we will be taking
Anatolian Rescue Railroad
http://pets.groups.yahoo.com/group/AnatolianRescueRailroad/
Transport rescued Anatolian Shepherd Dogs to their new homes or
foster homes
Aussie Cur Australian Shepherd Rescue Railroad
http://pets.groups.yahoo.com/group/aussiecur/
To arrange transports for rescued Australian Shepherds to foster homes or
adoptive homes
Chi_Rescue_Railroad Chihuahua Rescue Railroad
http://pets.groups.yahoo.com/group/Chi_Rescue_Railroad/
To aid in the transport of rescue Chihuahuas to permanent or foster homes
in the US
Dog_Rescue_Railroad
http://pets.groups.yahoo.com/group/Dog_Rescue_RailRoad/
Transport assistance
Dolphins Destiny Rescue
http://pets.groups.yahoo.com/group/DOLPHINSDESTINYRESCUE/
Help all dogs in need, any breed, anywhere. Help with transporting and foster
homes
(DOTS) Dalmatian Overland Transport Service
http://pets.groups.yahoo.com/group/DOTS/?v=1&t=search&ch=web&pub=groups&sec=group&slk=1
To aid in transporting rescued Dalmatians in getting to new or foster homes
East Coast Transit-Rescue
http://groups.yahoo.com/search?query=rescue+transport+NY
Transport and to post rescue help, pulls, and home visits along the Eastern Sea
Board. Cover from Maine all down the cost to Florida. Will also include NY;
PA, and all states bordering the coast line
Five_State_Rescue
http://pets.groups.yahoo.com/group/Five_State_Rescue/
For rescuers, rescue groups, fosters, transporters, and shelters. Includes Virginia,
West Virginia, Kentucky, Tennessee, and North Carolina)Cross-posts are welcome
if they pertain to rescue, transport, etc. involving one of the five states
Hitch Hiking Dogs
http://pets.groups.yahoo.com/group/hitchhikingdogs/
Help dogs ONLY. Database for you to put info so people can contact you. Place to
post legs that you need for up coming trips.... DNA database on people that should
not adopt
I-24_Transport
http://pets.groups.yahoo.com/group/I-24_Transport/
I-24 makes up the majority of a high-traffic corridor between St. Louis, Missouri, and
Atlanta, Georgia. Must either travel the I-24 corridor or cross it at a leg change. I-24
runs through Illinois, Kentucky, Tennessee, Georgia.
I-55_Rescue_and_Transport
http://pets.groups.yahoo.com/group/I-55_Rescue_and_Transport/
Help with transport of rescued animals along the I-55 corridor--goes from Laplace,
Louisiana (25 miles west of New Orleans) at Interstate 10 to Chicago at U.S. Route
41 (Lake Shore Drive), at McCormick Place
I-64_I-44_Rescue_and_Transport
http://pets.groups.yahoo.com/group/I-64_I-44_Rescue_and_Transport/
For transport of rescued animals along the I-64/I-44 corridors. PETS needing transport
in or going through or to: Virginia, West Virginia, Kentucky, Indiana, Illinois,
Missouri, Oklahoma, Texas.
I-65_Rescue_and_Transport
http://pets.groups.yahoo.com/group/I-65_Rescue_and_Transport/
Posts for transportation must either travel the I-65 corridor, or cross it at a leg change.
I-65 runs through Alabama, Tennessee, Kentucky, Indiana.
I-71_Transport
http://pets.groups.yahoo.com/group/I-71_Transport/
Posts for transportation must either travel the I-71 corridor or cross it at a leg change
I-75_Rescue_and_Transport
http://pets.groups.yahoo.com/group/I-75_Rescue_and_Transport/
Interstate highway that travels from Hialeah, FL (just west of Miami) to Sault Ste.
Marie, MI, at the Ontario, Canada border.I-75 runs through Florida, Georgia,
Tennessee, Kentucky, Ohio, Michigan.
I-76_Transport
http://pets.groups.yahoo.com/group/I-76_Transport/
I-76 runs 435 miles from an interchange with Interstate 71 west of Akron, Ohio,
east to Interstate 295 near Camden, New Jersey. For help with transport of
rescued animals along the I-76 corridor. Transport must OH-PA-NJ along I-76
the corridor
I-86_Quickway_Transport_4_Rescues
http://pets.groups.yahoo.com/group/I-86_Quickway_Transport_4_Rescues/
Quickway (I-86 & NY-17) runs from Suffern NY to the NY-PA border, I-90 at
Erie PA. Begins at I-90 near Erie PA and runs through New York Jamestown,
Olean, Corning, Elmira, Binghamton, the lower Catskills region, and Middletown
I-90_Rescue_and_Transport
http://pets.groups.yahoo.com/group/I-90_Rescue_and_Transport/
For help with transport of rescued animals along the I-90 Interstate corridor including
all spurs, i.e., I-190, I-290, I-390, I-490, I-590, I-690, I-790, I-890, and I-990.
Posts for transportation must either travel the I-90 corridor or cross it at a leg
change. I-90 runs through WA, ID, MT, WY, SD, MN, WI, IL, IN, OH, PA, NY,
or MA
KYARTA KY Animal Rescue & Transport Alliance
http://pets.groups.yahoo.com/group/KYARTA/
For messages pertaining to animal rescue and transports IN KENTUCKY
Kays Transport
http://pets.groups.yahoo.com/group/kaystransports/
Monthly transport run from Morgantown WV to the NY area and possibly to the
Canadian border and on into Mass and Conn-by way of Cranberry PA, Grove
City PA, Erie PA, Fredonia NY, Buffalo NY, Rochester NY, Syracuse NY, Albany
NY, Etc. Dogs in Ohio are more than welcome to join this transport
Kentuckiana Furkids Transport
http://pets.groups.yahoo.com/group/kentuckianafurkidstransport/
Transports to get dogs in need to safe homes in the Kentuckiana area. Includes the
Southern portion of Indiana, Ohio, Illinois, and part of Tennessee
KY Dog Rescue Anyone involved with Dog Rescue in Kentucky
http://pets.groups.yahoo.com/group/KYDogRescue/
Those willing to transport, foster. For breed rescues, anyone connected with rescue
Kentucky_Parkways_Transport_4_Rescues
http://groups.yahoo.com/search?query=Kentucky&sc=-1&sg=200&ss=1
For help with transport of rescued animals along the Kentucky Parkways. Animals
in Kentucky, or going through or to Kentucky
KY Rescue Transport and Awareness
http://pets.groups.yahoo.com/group/KYRescueTransportandAwareness/
An outlet for shelters to post urgent animals to rescue groups and members of the
board for purpose of animal exposure to potential outlets. It is also for anyone
to post transports leaving, coming into and passing through KY
LGD Bus Working Dog Railroad
http://pets.groups.yahoo.com/group/lgdbus/
Meet the rescue transport needs of livestock guard dogs (LGDs) and Working' breeds
Mac's List
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/MacsList/
Message center for transports in urgent trouble
Md WV Transport Rescue Maryland and WVA Transport & Rescue
http://pets.groups.yahoo.com/group/MdWVtransportrescue/
Covers transports and rescues thru Maryland, West Virginia, and surrounding areas
We are not limited to dogs nor to any specific breeds
Midwest Rapid Transit
http://groups.yahoo.com/search?query=Kentucky&sc=-1&sg=110&ss=1
Moving pets in rescue through the states of Michigan, Ohio, Indiana, Illinois,
Kentucky, Iowa, Wisconsin and Minnesota. Shelter pulls, home visits, a ride to
foster care or forever homes. Legs MUST travel through one of these states
Ohio Transports
http://pets.groups.yahoo.com/group/OhioTransports/
To help transport animals throughout Ohio and into other states
Pennsylvania S R Pennslvania Shelter Rescue
http://pets.groups.yahoo.com/group/PennsylvaniaSR/
Helping pound and shelter animals in PENNSYLVANIA and from OHIO, and
surrounding areas. NJ, NY, DE, LA, MD, W.VA,VA and CT
Res Trans Rescue Transport
http://pets.groups.yahoo.com/group/ResTrans/
Transportation requests only
Rescue Transports
http://pets.groups.yahoo.com/group/rescue_transports/
For people who can help transport rescued and adopted animals
RescueAngelsOnWheels
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/RescueAngelsonWheels/
Transport of Rescue Animals going to Adoptive homes and Shelter animals
going into Rescue
RescueTransport Rescue Transport List
http://pets.groups.yahoo.com/group/RescueTransport/
Place to post transports
Rochester Transport Western, NY Animal Transport
http://pets.groups.yahoo.com/group/rochestertransport/
Encompass all transports in and around the Western, NY area
rollingrescue RollingRescue
http://pets.groups.yahoo.com/group/rollingrescue/
Website: http:// www.rollingrescue.info
A place for rescues needing transport and transport volunteers to find each
other. Our mission is to recruit truckers, RVers, communters and anyone
else who travels to the network that helps to move rescued animals to safety
in a rescue or from a rescue to their new adoptive homes
Rottweiler Overland Railroad
http://pets.groups.yahoo.com/group/RottweilerOverlandRailroad/
Transporting Rottweilers ONLY from shelter to rescue, rescue to rescue,
rescue to adoptive home, or owner surrender to rescue
Shih Tzu Babies Rescue, INC
http://pets.groups.yahoo.com/group/shihtzubabiesrescue/
Have transport boards for each state for you to post for anyone with a small
breed pup looking to catch a ride
Sporting Dog Rescue
http://pets.groups.yahoo.com/group/SportingDogRescue/
Rescue of any of the Sporting or Hunting dog breeds, including but not limited
to all Retrievers, all Pointer breeds, Spaniels, and Hounds. Site to post transports
for Sporting dog breeds
Sporting Dog Trans
http://pets.groups.yahoo.com/group/SportingDogTrans/
Sporting Dog Transport Message Board for Spaniels, Retrievers,Pointers. Setters.
Weimaraners & Viszlas
S-Wheat Transports
http://pets.groups.yahoo.com/group/S-WheatTransports/
Helping transport rescued Wheatens from shelters to foster homes and to forever
homes
Transport Coordinators
http://pets.groups.yahoo.com/group/transportcoordinators/
Set up transports for rescue groups, ask other coordinators to share driver
information and post transports.Rescue groups may contact the group and ask
for assistance in coordinating transports (dogs and cats)
The Transport Express
http://pets.groups.yahoo.com/group/transportexpress/
National network of individuals who help transport, pull and temp foster animals
in high kill shelters. We have started in GA and AL and are currently working
towards TN, WI, OH, the Carolinas and KY. The Transport Express provides
regular runs and routes and strives to serve as many animals as possible. We
work with all breeds, and both dogs and cats
TRUCK-N-PAWS
Website: http://www.trucknpaws.com
http://pets.groups.yahoo.com/group/TRUCK-N-PAWS/
Transport List for pets in need, especially puppy mill dogs needing to get to their
forever homes
US-15_Transport_4_Rescues
http://pets.groups.yahoo.com/group/US-15_Transport_4_Rescues/
US-15 corridor--goes from Walterboro SC to Painted Post NY. towns include
Williamsport, Harrisburg,Frederick, Durham, Sumter.In particular US-15 provides
an alternate route avoiding the DC Beltway
Website: http://pets.groups.yahoo.com/group/US15_Transport_4_Rescues/
US-22-322-422_Transport_4_Rescues
http://groups.yahoo.com/search?query=rescue+transport+OH
U.S. 22 runs from Cincinnati, Ohio to Newark, New Jersey. Transport only list.
Home visit requests within 35 miles of the U.S. 22/322/422 corridor will be
permitted
US-23_Transport_4_Rescues
http://groups.yahoo.com/search?query=Kentucky&sc=-1&sg=90&ss=1
PETS IN THESE STATES, or going through or to:F lorida, Georgia, North
Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, Kentucky, Ohio, Michigan
US-35_Transport_4_Rescues
http://pets.groups.yahoo.com/group/US-35_Transport_4_Rescues/
Help with transport of rescued animals along the US-35 corridorWest Virginia,
Ohio, Indiana route includes WV Charleston & Point Pleasant, OH Chillicothe
and Dayton, IN Muncie, Kokomo, Losantville, Michigan City
Weekday_Transports
http://pets.groups.yahoo.com/group/Weekday_Transports/
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kentucky_petcycle (Informational--Do not condone!!)
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/kentucky_petcycle/
Members may offer pets or rescued animals for adoption (free or low
adoption fee), post Lost/Found messages, pet supply offers or requests
(free or under $100.00), pet information, spay/neuter events, and animal
shelter requests for volunteers and pet supplies
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