Below is a list of useful links for Kansas City area pet owners.

American Animal Hospital Association - www.healthypet.com

Find an AAHA-accredited hospital, look up useful information on a variety of pet health-related topics

AVMA's Care For Pets - www.avma.org/care4pets/

How to select a veterinarian, how to select the right pet, health topics, pet loss resources, and activities for kids

Petfinder - www.petfinder.org

Thinking about adopting a new pet? Start your search here!

No More Homeless Pets KC - www.kcpets.com

A coalition of veterinarians, humane societies, municipal shelters, rescue groups, spay/neuter groups, and individuals who are working toward a time when there will be No More Homeless Pets in Kansas City. The purpose of this organization is to end pet overpopulation in the Kansas City area through cooperative spay/neuter, adoption, and education programs.

Animal Poison Control Center - www.aspca.org/site/PageServer?pagename=pro_apcc

The Animal Poison Control Center is your best resource for any animal poison-related emergency, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Call (888) 426-4435. This service is available for a fee.

Animal Behavior Resources Institute - http://abrionline.org

Great videos and articles about a variety of behavior problems and solutions.

Cure Canine Cancer - http://curecaninecancer.org

Learn more about Morris Animal Foundation's efforts to raise money to fund research that will develop a cure for canine cancer within the next 20 years.

VeterinaryPartner - www.veterinarypartner.com

A reliable source of information on a wide variety of veterinary topics for dogs, cats, small mammals, reptiles, birds, and more.

KC Dog Trainers - www.kcdogtrainers.org

A local organization of progressive and compassionate dog trainers for the KC Metro area.

Yahoo! Pets - http://pets.yahoo.com

Information on animal health, behavior, maintenance, nutrition, breeds, and more.

Pet Planet - http://animal.discovery.com/petplanet/

Animal Planet page offering cutest pet puzzles, wallpaper, and eCards, along with pet health and behavior articles.

Make Your Pet's Home Poison-Safe - www.aspca.org/ideum/petsafe.html

This interactive website provides basic instruction about common household poisons and how to protect pets.

Pets for Life - www.hsus.org/pets

Find pet care articles, pet adoption information, local animal shelters, and pet-related news from the Humane Society of the United States.

Growing up with Pets - www.growingupwithpets.com

A Parents' Resource

LOST & FOUND PETS

KC Pet Connect - www.kcpetconnect.com

web site for lost and found animals

Call Lost Dog Registry at 816-333-0020 if you've lost your pet or have found a pet.

If you have lost your pet:

• make flyers and post them in your area as soon as possible; offer a reward

• contact the lost pet services above

• go to all of your area shelters

• put an ad in the newspaper

• contact area veterinarians

• tell your postman, neighbors, neighborhood kids

• Always keep current ID on your pets. Microchip your pet to increase chances of recovery if lost!