Orgs Helping People and Pets

 

Organizations Helping People and Pets

People and Pets – provides foster care for people with mental health challenges who are away due to hospitalization (located in Toronto), they’re always looking for foster homes

http://www.peopleandpets.ca/index.html

Ontario Veterinary Medical Associations SafePet Program - OVMA is dedicated to helping battered women leave abusive relationships. Many delay the decision to leave because of their pets. This program places the woman's pets in a veterinary facility or foster home until they are able to be reunited. For more information check out the link below or visit your veterinarian.

http://www.ovma.org/pet_owners/safepet.html

Gateway Equine Healing Centre – an amazing program that helps abused and neglected horses and through programming helps hurting people as well.

http://www.gatewayequinehealingcentre.com/

Autism Dog Services – provides service dogs to children with autism and related disorders in Ontario.

http://www.autismdogservices.ca/wp/

 

A Circle of Hope – provides therapy with animals and nature to people of all ages and abilities to help them physically, emotionally and spiritually. Website is not up and running yet, please contact if interested in more information. D.Kelly.ACircleofHope@gmail.com or 519-227-0233

www.acircleofhope.ca

 

Network of Animal Helpers (NOAH) – Organization dedicated to helping people and animals though global networking.

http://networkofanimalhelpers.blogspot.com/

 

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Animal Advocacy Groups

Animal Advocacy Groups

(Last updated April, 2013)

Humane Society of Canada - a charity that helps to protect all animals both domestic and wild, leads investigations, has education programs and has a wide array of information on their website.

https://www.humanesociety.com/index.php?Itemid=1

C4P Animal Rescue – “is an advocacy network that connects animal-loving citizens all across Canada, promotes rescues, fosters and adoptions, and provides information on the state of animal welfare in Canada” (they do this by sending out a weekly newsletter) http://www.c4panimalrescue.com/index.php

Helping Homeless Pets - they support pet rescues and help to educate people about various issues like spaying and neutering pets. http://www.helpinghomelesspets.com/index.htm

Adopt an Animal Canada – they promote adoption of animals in shelters, responsible pet ownership and advertise animals in shelters across Canada. http://www.adoptananimal.ca/about/

Canadian Federation of Humane Societies - connects spca's and humane societies across Canada, is a strong advocate for animal welfare in Canada. They also have fact sheets and information and positions on animals in research, farms and the wild. http://cfhs.ca/info/who_we_are/

 

The Feline Fund – Helps promote cat rescues in Ontario. http://felinefund.yolasite.com/

 

Finding Fido – “a program of the Canadian Federation of Humane Societies (CFHS). This site will help you figure out if you're ready for a dog, how to pick the right one for you, and how to avoid supporting the cruel puppy mill industry” http://findingfido.ca/

 

London Animal Welfare Association – Organization dedicated to improving animal welfare in London and encourages adoption as well as spay/neuter. Meetings are on the third Thursday of every month. For location and time please contact lawa.info@gmail.com or call 519-475-1503

 

Little Anne’s Diamond Dogs – Little Anne's group mission is to bring together on all levels, dedicated animal lovers, to share helpful hints, stories of success and hope, but also aid as a part of the huge network to help adoptable pets find their forever homes.

https://www.facebook.com/groups/120253728051318/

 

Kawartha Turtle Trauma Centre - Helping Ontario's turtles! Turtle trauma and education centre. http://www.kawarthaturtle.org/index.php?p=about&t=intro

 

Stop Animal Abuse - Website trying to update Canada's animal welfare laws and educate the public. http://stopanimalabuse.ca/

 

No Hot Pets - OSPCA campaign to try and stop people leaving pets in hot cars. Lots of information and resources! http://nohotpets.ca/

 

Canadian Animal Assistance Team - Emergency veterinary care and assistance in emergencies and natural disasters in Canada and abroad. http://www.caat-canada.org/

 

Niagara Action for Animals - "Our mission is to advocate for all animals through education and community outreach and through these efforts, we envision a compassionate society that respects the innate worth of all animals." http://www.niagaraactionforanimals.org/

 

BunSpace – Online community for bunny owners around the world, make profiles for your bunnies, support rabbit rescues and talk with other bunny owners

http://www.bunspace.com/

 

PupBuds – Online community and allows you to search for pets needing homes in North America as well as pet sitting and other experts.

http://www.pupbuds.com/

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Pet Loss

Pet Loss

The Rainbow Bridge – a website based off of the famous poem. They have resources for dealing with pet loss and grief and forums for communication with other pet owners.

http://rainbowsbridge.com/hello.htm

 

Second Hope Circle’s Rainbow Bridge – Have your pet remembered through SHC’S rainbow bridge page, pet’s names are listed and we will never forget them.

http://www.secondhopecircle.org/index.php/animals-for-adoption/rainbow-bridge

Canadian Centre for Pet Loss and Bereavement – Offers support and counseling for pet loss in Canada.

http://www.petlosssupport.ca/resource.php

OVC Pet Loss Support Hotline – offers a phone service to help you with pet loss. Run by volunteer students. Located in Guelph Ontario but supports anyone going through pet loss.

http://www.ovc.uoguelph.ca/petloss/

 

Halton/Peel Pet Loss Support Group - "If you are trying to cope with the loss of a pet, or are facing a euthanasia decision we are there to help." http://www.mississaugapets.com/petloss.html

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Pet Related Information

Pet Information

(Last updated March 2013)

 

24/7 Animal Poison Control Center – do you think your pet has been poisoned? Call here immediately to find out what you should do and what you can do to save your pet’s life!

http://www.petpoisonhelpline.com/

 

Ontario SPCA – there are many useful factsheets on this website, check them out! Please also look at the provincial legislation for Ontario, also found on their website.

http://ontariospca.ca/6-factsheet.shtml

http://www.ontariospca.ca/1-provincial.shtml

 

Fix Your Pet – Information on spaying/neutering your pet. Information provided by the OSPCA.

http://www.fixyourpet.ca/

Ontario Veterinary Medical Association - has fact sheets on dogs, cats and traveling with your pet

http://www.ovma.org/pet_owners/index.html

Paws Ability – Canine prosthetic and orthotic services. They make amazing prosthetics for dogs upon veterinary recommendation.

http://www.pawsability.ca/

 

Leggings for Life - not-for-profit group connecting animals who need custom leggings to protect their legs from ulcerations or assist with walking, with individuals who can crochet these leggings. Located in the States but will also help animals in Canada.

http://www.facebook.com/Leggingsforlife?sk=info

Sick Dog Symptoms – A website that has resources on symptoms that predict illness for dogs. A great resource if you are concerned about your dog’s health!

http://sickdogsymptoms.net/

Toronto Pet Services – A great resource for pet owners in the GTA as you can find local pet businesses and rescues (in print and online). I’ll also add that local rescue groups can be promoted and listed!

http://www.petdirections.com/

Hotels Allowing Pets – A website that shows hotels that allow pets (in the States). Great resource when you’re planning a trip!

http://www.hotelsallowingpets.com/index.php

 

Pet Friendly – A website that shows hotels and other locals that are pet friendly in Canada. A great resource if you want to be able to travel with your pet!

http://www.petfriendly.ca/ontario.php

 

Pet Food Association of Canada – Learn more about your pets food and what’s going on in the pet food industry.

http://www.pfac.com/

 

Right Pet – a great place to search for pets across North America. They have listed a lot of rescues and shelters in Ontario. You can recommend them as well and if your local rescue/shelter isn’t listed, encourage them to do so!

http://www.rightpet.com/Providers/adoption-rescue-organizations

 

Benefits of Pets – an article with many cited resources about the benefits of having pets

http://www.optionsanimal.com/healthy-options-animals-our-lives

 

Dog Paw Problems - Information on problems and treatments associated with dog paw pads

http://www.dog-answers.com/Dog-Paw-Pad-Problems.html

 

Pets and Allergies - Information on pets and their allergies

http://www.purina.ca/mydog/article.aspx?article_id=605

 

Pet Allergies and the Cause - Information on human allergies to pets, causes and possible treatment/prevention.

http://ontariopets.ca/2012/09/pet-allergies-causes/

 

 

Common Dog Diseases and Health Problems - Information on dog health and common problems

http://www.extension.purdue.edu/extmedia/4H/4-H-852-W.pdf

 

Canine Diabetes - Information on diabetes in dogs and treatment/management

http://www.caninediabetes.org/

 

Dog Disease Signs - Indicators of illness and disease in dogs

http://www.gopetsamerica.com/dog-health/disease_signs.aspx

 

Health Directory for Dogs - Lots of great links for dog health resources (This is only for the health directory, we do not support the sale of puppies and believe in the adoption and rescue of pets).

http://www.puppiesndogs.com/healthdirectory.php

 

Pet Cleaning Basics - This page has suggestions and tips for cleaning up pet hair and preventing pet messes in your home. Cleaning basics for you and your pet!

http://www.bbcleaningservice.com/office/cleaning-for-pets-and-humans.html

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Pet Insurance

PetCare Insurance - http://www.petcareinsurance.com/index.asp

OSPCA Pet Insurance - http://www.ospcainsurance.ca/index.asp

 

President’s Choice Pet Insurance - http://www.pcfinancial.ca/english/pet-insurance/pet

 

Pet Secure Pet Insurance - http://www.petsecure.com/index.aspx

 

Vet Insurance - http://www.vetinsurance.com/

Quick Care Pet Insurance - http://www.quickcarepetinsurance.com/can/index.asp

 

CherryBlue Pet Insurance - http://www.cherryblue.ca

 

Trupanion Pet Insurance - http://www.trupanion.com

PurinaCare Pet Health Insurance - http://www.purinacare.ca/index.aspx

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SHC Participating Organizations

SHC Participating Rescues and Shelters

(Last updated March 2013)

 

Abbey Cat Adoptions – Cat rescue group in the GTA. http://abbeycats.org/

The Donkey Sanctuary of Canada – Donkey rescue and sanctuary in Guelph. http://www.thedonkeysanctuary.ca/

The Animal Guardian Society – Cat & Dog Rescue group in the Durham and surrounding areas. http://www.animalguardian.org/

Friendly Giants Dog Rescue – Large dog breed rescue in Ottawa. http://www.friendlygiantsdogrescue.com/default.asp

Helping Paws Rescue – Dog rescue group in Aylmer. http://www.petfinder.com/shelters/ON260.html

New Moon Rabbit Rescue – Rabbit rescue group in Ottawa. http://www.newmoonrabbitrescue.ca/

Simcoe and District Humane Society – Cat, dog and small animal rescue in Norfolk county. http://www.s-dhs.ca/

West Highland Terrier Club Rescue – Westie Rescue for Ontario. http://www.canadawestieclub.ca/rescue.html

Freedom Valley Horse Rescue – Horse rescue located in Omemee Ontario. http://freedomvalleyhorserescue.eu.pn/

Canadian Chinchilla Rescue – Chinchilla rescue located in Ontario. http://www.canadianchinchillarescue.webs.com/

 

All Breed Canine Rescue – Cat and dog rescue located in St. Thomas Ontario. http://members.petfinder.com/~ON229/MAIN.html

Precious Paws Rescue – Cat and dog rescue located in Barrie Ontario. http://www.preciouspawsrescue.ca/

2^nd Time Around Spaniel Rescue – Spaniel rescue located in Oxford County Ontario. http://www.2ndtimearoundspanielrescue.org/index.html

Sheba’s Haven Rescue – palliative and special need dog rescue located in Inverary Ontario. http://www.petfinder.com/shelters/shebashaven.html

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Ways you can make a difference

Ways you can make a difference

(Last updated August 28th 2012)

Care2 - A website that allows free ‘click-to-donate’ as well as a point earning system that you can cash in to help various causes.

http://www.care2.com/

Ontario Volunteer Centre Network – Has a list of the various volunteer centres in Ontario, you can then find volunteer opportunities within your community!

http://www.ovcn.ca/ovcn.aspx?ReturnUrl=%2fmembers%2fadvisorycommittee.aspx

Charity Guide – This website lists way you can help animals (and other causes) in different amounts of time (15 minutes, a few hours or on vacation)

http://volunteerguide.org/volunteer/animal-protection.htm

Therapeutic Paws of Canada – an organization that provides therapy animals for many different people. If you think your cat or dog would make a good therapy animal, they have a certification process

http://www.tpoc.ca/GuidelinesForVolunteer.aspx

 

KIND – a health food company but they also have this amazing idea to spread kindness through a monthly ‘kindness mission’. Sign up for the monthly kindness mission and if enough people sign up for that mission they give back to the community in specific ways! It’s really fun thing to participate in and you’ll know that through your small act of kindness you are also help KIND spread kindness as well!

http://www.kindsnacks.com/dtkt/

 

Get Involved – a website where you can list your availability as a volunteer or find volunteers! Really useful tool for Canadians!

http://www.getinvolved.ca/

 

Get Volunteering – a website where you can list your availability as a volunteer! http://getvolunteering.ca/

People For Good – a website sharing inspiration & ideas on doing good!

http://www.peopleforgood.ca/

 

Goodnet – a website where you can list your availability as a volunteer or find volunteers around the world.

http://www.goodnet.org/about

Idealist – find volunteer, work and internship opportunities around the world with nonprofit organizations, nonprofits can also use this to find volunteers etc.

http://www.idealist.org/

 

Koodo Microvolunteering – Help nonprofits by volunteering online in minutes! Nonprofits can also list small online tasks that they need help with.

http://koodo.sparked.com/home

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Finding and Listing Lost Pets

Finding and listing lost pets

(Last updated July 22nd, 2012)

Parrot Alert – A website that helps lost birds find their way home, by notifying those in the surrounding area and creating a network of caring people.

http://www.parrotalert.com/

Helping Lost Pets - a website where you can list your pets and if they ever get lost you can switch their 'safe' status to 'lost'. A notification will go out to the people listed within your geographic area so they can look for your pet.

http://www.helpinglostpets.com/

Info Pet – a website to help you find your lost pet, or to list a lost pet. They support responsible pet ownership and adoption of animals.

http://www.infopet.ca/

London Lost Pets – website where you can list a lost pets and have help getting the word out.

http://www.londonlostpets.ca/index.html

Quinte Lost Dog Network – Facebook page that tries to help lost dogs and owners reconnect in Belleville ON.

http://www.facebook.com/theQLDN

Simcoe and District Humane Society – Report lost and found pets in the Norfolk County and Simcoe areas.

http://www.s-dhs.ca/index.php/lost-and-found-animals/report-a-lost-or-found-animal

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Financial Aid for Veterinary Costs & Spay/Neuter

 

Financial Aid for Veterinary Costs & Spay/Neuter

(Last updated July 22nd, 2012)

The Farley Foundation - helps low-income seniors and people with disabilities pay for veterinary care for their pets. (Through the OVMA)

http://www.farleyfoundation.org/

Low cost spay/neuter clinics – A list of low cost spay/neuter clinics in Ontario, this list is compiled by the Humane Society of Canada (click ‘ON’ at the top of the page)

https://www.humanesociety.com/low-cost-spay-neuter-clinics-in-canada.html/#ON

OSPCA High Volume Spay/Neuter Clinic – this clinic is offered not only to the public but rescue groups and shelters. It is by appointment only.

http://www.spayneuter.ontariospca.ca/

Bunnies In Need (BIN) - Helps raise funds for bunnies requiring non-routine medical procedures. Wonderful organization helping bunnies in need!

http://bunniesinneed.net/

 

Angels 4 Animals – Organization that helps owners pay for veterinary costs. Based in the United States but will help animals in Canada on a case-by-case basis.

http://www.Angels4Animals.org/

AAHA Helping Pets Fund – American Animal Hospital Association has a fund to help owners pay for veterinary costs and will help in Canada as well.

http://www.aahahelpingpets.org/

 

Silver Paws – is an organization under the Humane Society of Canada that helps senior citizens and their pets stay together by helping out with veterinary costs

http://www.silverpaws.org/index.php?option=com_frontpage&Itemid=1

 

Ontario Spay Neuter Task Force – Through the City of London some people who meet the requirements are able to get free spay/neuters for their pets.

http://canfix.org/

 

Humane Society of the United States – A page offering information and suggestion of how to speak with your vet about payment plans, fundraising ideas and organizations that can help with veterinary expenses.

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

 

 

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