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Pet Health Care
List of emergency veterinary services in Central
Ohio
First Aid for Pets:
Pet Alert First Aid For Pets
American Veterinary Medical Association First Aid
Red Cross Disaster Services
Pet Preparation Guide
Humane Society of the United States
Cat First Aid Kit
Humane Society of the United States
Dog First Aid Kit
Poison Control:
ASPCA Poison Control Center
Other Internet
resources for veterinary information:
Cornell
University College of Veterinary Medicine- Feline health information
Ohio State University College of Veterinary
Medicine- Indoor Cat Initiative
Understanding
cat FIV and FELV:
Best Friends Animal Sanctuary FIV Facts
Article on FIV by Virginia Clemans, DVM
Article on FELV by Virginia Clemans, DVM
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Pet Health
Insurance
www.gopetplan.com
or 866-467-3875
www.aspcapetinsurance.com or
866-861-9092
Pet Behavior and
General Care
Complete list of
Central Ohio resources related to dogs:
www.columbusdogconnection.com
Caring for
pets/resolving behavior issues:
HSUS Pets for
Life
Best Friends Animal Sanctuary Caring for your Pets
Best Friends Animal Sanctuary Online Assistance
with Pet Questions
Cornell University Partners in Animal Health
ASPCA Behavior Center
HelpingFido.com
HelpingKitty.com
HSUS Guide to Common Household Dangers
Choosing a Pet Sitter:
HSUS Guide to Choosing a Pet Sitter
We do not endorse declawing- here's
why - plus tips to encourage your cat to use a scratching post and
other declawing alternatives and solutions:
Declawing: The Price of Convenience
Cats International statement on declawing
Soft Paws
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Keeping Your Pet
Safe
HSUS Safe Cat brochure
Outdoor enclosures for cats - a safe
way for your cat to experience the outdoors:
Stanford Cat Network
Cats Of Australia
Local, low-cost microchipping for your
pets:
RASCAL Unit
Holiday Safety Tips for Cats:
Pet Education Article
Traveling with Pets
HSUS Guide to Traveling with Pets
HSUS Guide to Pet Travel Supplies
HSUS Guide to Traveling with Pets by Car
HSUS Guide to Traveling with Pets by Air
HSUS Tips when Taking Pets on Summer Vacation
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Links to help you care for homeless cats
Alley Cat Allies is a national advocacy organization that offers
comprehensive resources on a wide range of topics related to homeless
cats including TNR, how to respond to neighbors' complaints, and so
forth. Please visit their website at
www.alleycat.org, and follow the
link "What We Do" to "Help People Help Cats."
Winter Tips
Use straw for insulation in
shelters rather than cloth bedding, which holds moisture.
Outdoor heated kitty pad (K
& H Manufacturing)
Snuggle safe pet heat pad (Pet Supply Imports Inc.)
Feral Cat
Caretakers feeding stations
Neighborhood Cats
tips for preventing water from freezing
PACT Humane Society
winter tips
Example of a fully enclosed, attached outdoor cat
enclosure
Building or Buying Feral Cat Shelters:
Note: for shelters that
incorporate Styrofoam, add a protective layer of material over the
Styrofoam so cats don't claw/ingest.
Alley Cat Allies guide to providing shelter
Pact Humane Society guide to
building an easy winter feral cat shelter
Spay and Stay Winter Shelter
Neighborhood Cats Winter Shelter
Indy Feral Winter Shelter
Satya Magazine Feral Cat Winterizing
Maryland Feline Society
Feral Cat Shelters and Care Guide
(pdf)
Purchase a Feral Villa
Thanks to Jim Toney with
Growing Solutions
on Georgesville Road, Colony Cats has access to converted barrel
shelters, into which dry straw can be added for insulation. If you are caring
for outdoor cats and would like to find out about obtaining a barrel
shelter, please contact
Colony Cats while supplies last.
Lost and Found Pets
What to do if you
lose or find an animal:
Pets Found By the
Internet (Pet FBI) Online Database
Petfinder Classifieds
In central Ohio, found cats are
turned in to the
Capital Area Humane Society.
In central Ohio, found dogs are
turned in to the
Franklin County Dog Shelter.
Craigslist Central Ohio
Lost and Found Board
Ohio Cat and Dog
Organizations
Please adopt from shelters and
rescues!
Volunteer and support humane organizations in
your community.
Lists of animal shelters and
rescue groups in Ohio:
Columbus Dog Connection List of Ohio Rescue Groups
Petfinder.com
Note: We encourage owners who have a pet issue to consult with
veterinarians and other animal experts to find a solution so pets can
remain in their homes. If surrendering a pet to a shelter or rescue
group is necessary, carefully screen the organization before
relinquishing your animal.
If you are placing an animal
in a new home yourself:
Best Friends Animal Sanctuary Guide to How
to Find Homes for Homeless Pets
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Moving with your Pet
Apartment rental & hotel directory
accepting cats, dogs, and other pets:
HSUS Guide to pet-friendly housing
Home
Properties Quick Search
In Ohio:
Columbus Pet Rentals
How to move your pet
safely:
HSUS Guide on Moving your Pet Safely
Moving: Settling into your new home:
HSUS Guide to Settling into your New Home
Urgent Assistance
Caring for pets during a
financial crisis:
HSUS Guide to Caring for your Pet During
Foreclosure
HSUS Guide to Relocating with Pets
HSUS Tips on Affording Veterinary Care for your
Pet
To report animal neglect, abuse, and
abandonment:
To report cruelty, animal abandonment,
or cases of animal fighting, contact the Capital Area Humane Society at
(614) 777-7387 to reach confidential voicemail. Be prepared to provide
the street address and zip code of the property where the animal is
located.
For assistance with pets in households experiencing domestic
violence:
Contact Capital Area Humane Society's SAFE HAVEN for Pets Coordinator at
(614) 315-0102
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Children and Animals
Teaching children to be kind to animals:
K-I-N-D News,
a kid-friendly website
from the Humane Society of the United States. (Kids In
Nature's Defense)
HSUS Guide to Teaching Children How to be Kind to
Animals
Ohio Pet License Plate
Help raise funds
for spay/neuter by buying an Ohio pet license plate:
Pets Ohio
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