If you would like to exchange links with PAWS, or if you would like to recommend a link we should place on this page, please contact us.

Cat Rescue Organizations

If you are looking to adopt a cat or looking to find a home for a cat, please print out this list of cat rescues throughout Connecticut and the surrounding states.

1-800-Save-A-Pet:
This is a wonderful site listings both cats & dogs for adoption! Looking to adopt? Find a shelter in your area or search by breed or any other qualities you desire in a pet. You can also find information on volunteer opportunities, spay/neuter services and much more.

Animal Life Savers
Animal Life Savers, originally known as Friends of the Stamford Animal Shelter, is a no-kill animal welfare organization founded in 1995 to rescue and rehabilitate abandoned and neglected animals from Fairfield County shelters. Though our name has changed, our mission remains to provide a second chance for our four-legged friends in need and to work toward a time when all dogs and cats have loving homes. By visiting schools, retirement homes and other public venues, we intend to enrich people's lives with the magic of animals' unconditional love, and teach them the value of proper care and responsibility.

Cat and Dog Help
This wonderful site is wealth of information for cat adoptions, special needs pets, medical issues, behaviour help and much, much more.

Critter Knitters Coalition
The Critter Knitters Coalition was created in response to the dire need for warm, comfortable blankets by abandoned animals in New York animal shelters. These blankets help frightened cats and dogs feel calm, and improve the quality of life for shelter animals while they await their forever homes.

Danbury Animal Welfare Society
The Danbury Animal Welfare Society, Inc. is a non-profit, 501(c)(3) organization. DAWS was formed in 1974 with the mission of caring for neglected, abused, stray and abandonded animals in the Greater Danbury area.

Helping Paws
Helping Paws is a non-profit, volunteer organization dedicated to saving the lives of abandoned, abused and neglected animals, getting them medical care and adopting them into good homes. Helping Paws maintains a no kill policy and utilizes foster homes rather than a kennel type atmosphere. Our dogs, cats, birds and other rescues are treated as members of the family in their temporary homes where their personality is assessed as to the type of person they need in order to lead a quality life. Helping Paws prides itself on fitting the right person with the right pet.

Kitten Rescue.org
Kitten Rescue is a Los Angeles-based organization dedicated to finding loving homes for needy cats and kittens. We're also devoted to educating the public about responsible pet ownership, and helping others rescue and care for homeless animals in their corner of the world. So curl up for a while in our cyberhome--there's lots of good stuff to pounce on! Kitten Rescue also has LOTS of good advice, information & recipes for kitten formula for people caring for orphan kittens.

Port Jervis Humane Society
The Humane Society of Port Jervis/Deerpark (New York) has served the Tri-State community for more than four decades. Our Shelter was established in 1959 by Robert Kleinstuber as a memorial to his wonderful dog, Jeff. This rescue helps cats, dogs and less common pets.

SARAH
A non-profit organization created to help raise funds and public awareness for handicapped animals through resource links and to provide assistance in the care, accessories, and placement of these animals.

The Siamese Cat Rescue Center
The Siamese Cat Rescue Center (SCRC) and Topeka Siamese Rescue (TSR) are non-profit organizations dedicated to rescuing homeless and abandoned Siamese cats and finding them permanent, happy homes. Our aim is to promote the welfare of these special cats by finding them loving and responsible owners. Rescued cats are placed in caring foster homes where they are given love and attention until a permanent home can be found. This system promotes the socialization of the cats and allows us to understand the personality and special needs of our cats.

New Rochelle Humane Society & Adoption Center
The New Rochelle Humane Society is a not for profit organization established in 1911 and administered entirely by volunteers. Leading a dog and cat's life today is not easy. That's why the New Rochelle Humane Society is here. Every day, we work for the homeless animals in our area. Helping those who, quite simply, can't speak up for themselves.

The Very Best Pet Network
The Very Best Pet Network helped thousands of pets find a home last year! A joint venture between Wal-Mart and Purina®, they hope to build upon that success by sponsoring the program's online expansion. By tapping into Petfinder.com's enormous search engine, finding an adoptable cat or dog that's right for you has never been easier.

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Dog Rescue Organizations

If you are looking to adopt a dog or looking to find a home for a dog, please print out this list of dog rescues throughout Connecticut and the surrounding states.

1-800-Save-A-Pet:
This is a wonderful site listings both cats & dogs for adoption! Looking to adopt? Find a shelter in your area or search by breed or any other qualities you desire in a pet. You can also find information on volunteer opportunities, spay/neuter services and much more.

Animal Life Savers
Animal Life Savers, originally known as Friends of the Stamford Animal Shelter, is a no-kill animal welfare organization founded in 1995 to rescue and rehabilitate abandoned and neglected animals from Fairfield County shelters. Though our name has changed, our mission remains to provide a second chance for our four-legged friends in need and to work toward a time when all dogs and cats have loving homes. By visiting schools, retirement homes and other public venues, we intend to enrich people's lives with the magic of animals' unconditional love, and teach them the value of proper care and responsibility.

Boxer Buddies
is a non-profit Boxer Dog Rescue Organization, dedicated to rescuing Boxers in need. We provide foster homes, rescue education, adoption information, and much more to Boxers, Boxer lovers, and also to those who can no longer care for their dogs.

Cat and Dog Help
This wonderful site is wealth of information for dog adoptions, special needs pets, medical issues, behaviour help and much, much more.

Danbury Animal Welfare Society
The Danbury Animal Welfare Society, Inc. is a non-profit, 501(c)(3) organization. DAWS was formed in 1974 with the mission of caring for neglected, abused, stray and abandonded animals in the Greater Danbury area.

Cocker Spaniel Adoption Center
The aim of the Cocker Spaniel Adoption Center is to help needy Cocker Spaniels find loving homes by displaying their pictures and descriptions and by telling their stories. Their links page is an excellent resource for finding canine rescue web sites.

Green Mountain Pug Rescue
Saving one Pug at a time!

Halfway Home - A Bully Pitstop
Halfway Home is a rescue dedicated to the American Pit Bull Terrier. All of our dogs are in desperate need of homes, and are waiting patiently for that forever home to live their lives in safety and happiness.

Hearts United for Animals
Hearts United for Animals is a no-kill shelter, sanctuary and animal welfare organization dedicated to the relief of suffering.

Helping Paws
Helping Paws is a non-profit, volunteer organization dedicated to saving the lives of abandoned, abused and neglected animals, getting them medical care and adopting them into good homes. Helping Paws maintains a no kill policy and utilizes foster homes rather than a kennel type atmosphere. Our dogs, cats, birds and other rescues are treated as members of the family in their temporary homes where their personality is assessed as to the type of person they need in order to lead a quality life. Helping Paws prides itself on fitting the right person with the right pet.

Hot Water Rescue
Hot Water Rescue is a rescue formed and based out of Connecticut that rescues, fosters, and places dogs all over the United States. The reason Hot Water Rescue came together as the organization it is today is because we are all people who have worked with many dogs in different capacities, and learned of the injustices done to dogs all over, especially certain breeds, which happen to be the breeds that people tend to question.

New England Bassett Hound Rescue
....saving one basset's life at a time. Covering ALL of New England

New Rochelle Humane Society & Adoption Center
The New Rochelle Humane Society is a not for profit organization established in 1911 and administered entirely by volunteers. Leading a dog and cat's life today is not easy. That's why the New Rochelle Humane Society is here. Every day, we work for the homeless animals in our area. Helping those who, quite simply, can't speak up for themselves.

Northeast Pekingese Rescue
The Northeast Pekingese Rescue exists to rescue Pekingese from kill shelters, abusive situations, and voluntary surrenders. NEPR places these Pekingese in foster homes until forever homes can be found and ensure that each Pekingese is healthy, neutered/spayed and up-to-date on all of their vaccinations. This is a non-profit organization and 100% of the donations go to help our rescues.

Paws 4 Life
Paws 4 Life is a no-kill, non-profit, Animal Sanctuary located in Christoval Texas, created to deal with the current situation at area pounds. While we cannnot take every animal, and we do not take stray animals for liability reasons, we will take pets that the owners can no longer take care of due to unforseen circumstances.

Passage East Kennels
This is a small, family-owned & operated boarding kennel that has a true passion for animals. They have dedicated a portion of their kennel space to finding new home for homeless dogs in our community.

The Penny Harris Foundation
The Penny Harris Foundation is a group of individuals from both the law enforcement community and the civilian community who are dedicated to helping communities obtain a trained K-9 service dog for law enforcement. They work to save as many dogs from piunds & shelters and retrain them for police work thereby solving 2 problems - the budget restraints of communities and helping place a honeless pet into a new home.

Port Jervis Humane Society
The Humane Society of Port Jervis/Deerpark (New York) has served the Tri-State community for more than four decades. Our Shelter was established in 1959 by Robert Kleinstuber as a memorial to his wonderful dog, Jeff. This rescue helps dogs, cats and less common pets.

SARAH
A non-profit organization created to help raise funds and public awareness for handicapped animals through resource links and to provide assistance in the care, accessories, and placement of these animals.

Stamford Animal Control (Stamford, CT)
Looking for an addition to your family? We have a lot of wonderful pets available.

Yankee Golden Retriever Rescue
YGRR is a non-profit, charitable 501(c)(3) organization which provides veterinary care and permanent new homes for Golden Retrievers from the six New England states (Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, Vermont). We are a full-service rescue and we assist Goldens of all ages and medical conditions. Our youngest Rescue Golden was part of an abandoned litter born at Riverview (our rescue and adoption facility) and our oldest Rescue Golden was fourteen at the time of admission to our program. We rescued our first Golden in April, 1985 and placed our 3000th Golden during the year 2000.

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Special Needs and Senior Pets

Cat and Dog Help
This wonderful site is wealth of information for special needs pets, medical issues, pet adoptions, behaviour help and much, much more.

Handicapped Pets
Sometimes, there are alternatives to putting down an injured or elderly animal. This site is about our best friends and some of those alternatives. Join the thousands of people caring for their elderly and handicapped pets. You can care for them.

Salt and Pepper Pets
In celebration of adult and senior dogs and cats and the people who love them!

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Wildlife, Small Animal, Reptile & Snake Rescue Organizations

If you are looking to adopt a small animal or reptile or need help with wildlife issues, please print out this list of Wildlife and Other Animal Rescues throughout Connecticut and the surrounding states.

If you come across wildlife that appears to be injured or orphaned, please go to Connecticut Department of Environmental Protection. On this website you will find a great wealth of useful information including how to handle injured wildlife, what to do if you think you've found orphaned wildlife, phone numbers for wildlife rehabilitators and much more.

Please do not bring wildlife to PAWS. There are great people who specialize in this field and they will be in the best position to help you.

The Carrot Patch of Connecticut
Their goal is to help educate the public about the proper care of rabbits including the importance of spaying and neutering to prevent the birth of thousands of unwanted animals. We also work to place abandoned or abused rabbits into good homes. All rabbits are spayed or neutered before placement.

Ferret Fans
This is a great site dedicated to all aspects of ferret care and has a section on ferrets in need of homes.

House Rabbit Society
Our mission for HRS was based on two observations: that people needed to be educated about the needs of real rabbits and that there were rabbits in shelters in need of good homes. When we incorporated as a nonprofit in January 1988, we wondered if a government agency would find pet rabbits as important as we did. It did, and in May 1988, the IRS granted HRS a federal tax exemption.

Reptile & Snakes
This site is an excellent source of information for people looking for information on reptiles & snakes of all sorts. Also includes information for those looking to place or adopt them.

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Spaying & Neutering Resources

Alley Cat Allies
Alley Cat Allies, is a national nonprofit clearinghouse for information on feral and stray cats. For more than a decade Alley Cat Allies has advocated trap-neuter-return (TNR) - the most humane and effective method to reduce feral cat populations.

ASPCAspay.org
ASPCAspay.org has a comprehensive and searchable database designed to help you find low-cost spay/neuter programs in your community.

Friends of Animals
Friends of Animals is a national organization dedicated to improving the lives of all types animals - pets, wild animals, and circus animals just to name a few. One of their goals is to help people with the spaying & neutering of all pets. Low cost spay/neuter certificates can be purchased directly from Friends of Animals. Certificates can be purchased on-line via a credit card. Visit Friends of Animals for pricing and listing of participating vets in your area.

Pets and Animals In Distress
Pets and Animals in Distress is a free non-profit pet adoption, resource information and educational awareness web site for animal lovers, shelters and homeless pets strictly funded by your donations. Pets and Animals in Distress' mission is to help save, adopt and spay and neuter animals through better marketing, advertising and educational awareness programs to the public. They are working very hard to create statewide spay/neuter programs for homeless pets in state run kill shelters. Won't you take a moment to sign their petition and help put a stop to the senseless killing of 6 million pets every year?

Prevent A Litter Coalition
Prevent A Litter Coalition is dedicated to the implementation of community, preventative and sustainable solutions to align the pet population with good homes, with guaranteed humane care for their lifetimes. Check out their site to learn more about pet-friendly car license plate programs.

Spay USA
SPAY/USA, a program of The Pet Savers Foundation, is a nationwide network and referral service for affordable spay/neuter services. Our goal is to reduce the number of unwanted cats and dogs and to stop their suffering. Anyone who needs assistance finding low-cost spay/neuter services can benefit from SPAY/USA! You can order certificates on line at Spay USA Spay/Neuter Certificates

TEAM mobile spay/neuter clinic. You may visit TEAM's web site at TEAM - Tait's Every Animal Matters or call them at 1-888-367-8326. This is a mobile clinic (for cats only) so you have to call them to find out where they will be within each town. Their fees are very reasonable - for only $67 you can have a cat spayed/neutered, get a brief vet exam, vaccines (rabies, distemper, upper/lower respiratory infection), nail trim, and ear mite treatment.

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Pet Bereavement

Cat and Dog Help
This wonderful site is wealth of information for finding resources to help cope with the loss of a pet, special needs pets, medical issues, pet adoptions, and much, much more.

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Behaviour & Training

If you are experiencing behavior problems with your cat, please review the following list of resources that can help you resolve those issues. In most cases the problem can be resolved without resorting to giving up your pet. Some of the services are free, others charge by the hour or a flat fee. Here is the list in PDF format: Cat Behavior Services or Word format Cat Behavior Services.

Cat and Dog Help
This wonderful site is wealth of information for behaviour help, special needs pets, medical issues, pet adoptions and much, much more.

Cats International
Cats International is a great website for all information related to cat behavior. They off FREE behaviour counseling to any cat owner for as long as it takes to solve the problem. They are dedicated to helping make happier cats & owners and keeping cats out of shelters. They also have an extensive archive of articles you can read & easy to follow patterns for making scratching posts.

Connecticut K9:
Mark Renick is the owner and founder of Connecticut Canine Training & Behavioral Services. He has been training dogs professionally for 8 years and is a canine behaviorist specializing in aggression problems. Mark has worked with hundreds of owners, training their dogs of all different breeds. A member of the Association of Pet Dog Trainers, United Schutzhund Clubs of America and The United States Police Canine Association, region 7, he is also a certified evaluator for the AKC's Canine Good Citizen Program. Several days a month he works as a professional decoy for police K-9 units from all over Connecticut as well as having trained with federal and military K-9 units operating in Connecticut. SPECIAL NOTE: We are now offering $20 off any of our training services, for any dog adopted from a rescue organization listed below, within 6 months of the adoption. Copy of adoption papers must be presented with payment.

Pet Education.com
This site was created by Drs. Foster and Smith's and boasts to be the Net's largest, best and most comprehensive site for articles on pet healthcare, written by veterinary experts. With information on dog and cat behavior, puppy training, housebreaking, nutrition, diseases, parasites, grooming, arthritis and more--you'll find the information and services you need for a healthy, happy pet.

Pet Video.com
is an offshoot of the renowned rescue website Pet Finder.org which has helped thousands find homes for hundreds of thousands homeless pets. They have created this informative and fun website where you can watch videoas on everything to teaching your dog how to sit & stay, to helping solve litterbox issues with cats, teaching your dog not to jump up on people, to introducing a new pet to other pets in the home and MUCH more! Plus you can post and watch videos from other pets owners & see the amazing things their pets can do!

Port Chester Obedience Training Club
This is training & obedience club located in Port Chester, NY. They have an excellent listing of breed rescues for the East Coast. Where no local group could be found, they have given national rescue contacts. They also have detailed information regarding their classes in obedience, training & agility.

Pup Forum
provides a gathering place for rescue and shelter groups, professional dog trainers, veterinarians and dog enthusiasts alike. Our goal is to connect rescue and shelter groups with potential adopters, dog trainers and veterinarians with dog owners seeking answers to questions and dog enthusiasts with each other to meet and share information.

Sticky Paws
Don't declaw! Use "Sticky Paws"! These transparent adhesive strips are a great tool for training your cat not to scratch the furniture! Can also be used to retrain cats who are going to the bathroom in places they shouldn't be. A truly safe & humane remedy for these two problems.

Tufts Behavior Clinic
PETFAX is a remote consulting service for the Tufts Behavior Clinic. People from all over the country and the world have used PETFAX to solve pet behavioral problems such as: anxiety, fear, aggression, compulsive disorders and inappropriate elimination to name a few. The dedicated and highly trained staff can work with dogs, cats and even bunnies!

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Pets & Allergies

CNN article on how pets may protect children from allergies later in life.
In a study presented at the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology conference this week, researchers found that having a dog around during a baby's first year of life is associated with a reduction in allergies.

PETA article on living with allergies to pets.
Do you suffer from allergies to cats, dogs, or other animals? People with these allergies used be routinely advised to get rid of their companion animals, but, increasingly, doctors are recognizing the importance of the animal-human bond. Eighty-one percent of allergists who live with animals themselves now encourage their allergic patients to find ways to coexist healthily with the animal.

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Pet-Friendly Apartment/House Rentals & Pet-Friendly Travel

Every years thousands & thousands of pets are relinquished to shelters because their owners were unable to find rental housing that allowed pets. Far too many pet caregivers have felt forced to give up their pets because they thought pet-friendly housing wasn't available.But if you are a responsible pet owner looking to rent and are overwhelmed by the challenges of finding pet-friendly housing, don't despair. With planning and a few compromises, you can find pet-friendly housing in virtually any area of the country. After all, isn't your pet worth it?

The Humane Society of the United States has an excellent article with information on How to Find Pet-Friendly Rental Housing

So...let's get moving. Just follow the links below to find housing where your pets are welcome:
www.1888pets911.com - Renting with Pets Article
www.aokapartmentlocators.com (Dallas/Fort Worth)
www.apartments.com
www.apartmentworld.com
www.dogfriendly.com
www.nofeerentals.com
www.peoplewithpets.com
www.petapartments.net
www.petswelcome.com
www.rent.net
Rent-Direct.com (New York City and New Jersey Metro areas)
www.rentwithpets.org
www.homestore.com
www.TopNYCapts.com

Cat & Dog Help - Moving With Your Animals:
Excellent guidance for making a safe and humane move.

If you are a landlord or rental manager did you know that offering pet-friendly housing can attract tenants that are more stable and have less turnover? The Humane Society of the United States has a excellent article on How a Pets-Allowed Policy Can Work for Rental Managers. Are you a landlord or rental manager that allows pets? Contact us so that we can help spread the word!.

Cat & Dog Help - Traveling with Your Animals
Animal-Friendly Travel and Lodging: Information & Resources for Traveling with Pets & Other Animals compiled by a long-time FoP (Friend of PAWS).

Doginmysuitcase.com
Specialize in hotels that allow pets to stay. We are the one-stop-shop for all your pet travel needs, from a one night stay to a complete vacation package including car, airfare and hotel. All 100% pet friendly!

Pet Vacation Homes.com
Florida Vacation Rentals Pet Friendly Hotels Homes, Condos and Holiday Villas allow dogs and pets in Venice FL, Sarasota, Destin, Orlando, Disney World, Kissimmee and Palm Coast Florida. Rent cat and dog friendly vacation rental beach houses condo cabins and inns where dogs welcome and pets allowed!

Pet-Friendly Travel
Want to travel with your pet? Find pet friendly hotels and lodging so you can travel with your pet. Pet Friendly Travel gives you easy access to pet friendly accommodations, including pet friendly hotels, vacation rentals, motels, inns, bed and breakfasts, resorts and lodges in the US and Canada. They also have information on pet-friendly apartments/houses available for rent.

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Pet Health, Medical Information and Financial Aid

Financial Aid for Medical Expenses: Medical care for pets care become quite costly especially if there is an emergency or your pet requires long term medical care. If you need financial assistance to help pay for your pet's medical expenses, please download our Financial Aid Packet for financial aid resources.

American Red Cross
Would you know how to help your pet if he or she was critically ill or injured? If there was an emergency and you had to evacuate your home, do you have a disaster plan in place that ensures your pets are safe and have somewhere to go? The American Red Cross has great information on pet first aid classes, disaster planning and emergency care.

Animal Wellness Magazine
Animal Wellness Magazine is all about people who are using their resources to help animals, articles on natural healing and nutrition, advice from leading animal experts holistic veterinarians, coping with pet loss, alerts to endangered species, and highlighting the best quality natural products and nutrition available for your animals in each issue. It's everything our four-legged family members have been waiting for! NOTE: By following the above link to Animal Wellness Magazine, if you sign up for a subscription to their magazine, PAWS will receive a $5 donation!

Poison Control Center
The ASPCA Poison Control Center is the premier animal-oriented poison control center in North America. So, it's the best resource for any animal poison emergency, 24/7, 365 days a year.

Cat and Dog Help:
This wonderful site is wealth of information for medical information, special needs pets, pet adoptions, behaviour help and much, much more.

Dog Cancer.net:
Dogcancer.net helps in treatment of bone cancer in dogs, dog tumors, canine cancer with K-9 Immunity supplement derived from all natural, all 100% certified organic sources.

Feline Diabetes.com
FelineDiabetes.com is an introductory guide to the treatment of diabetes in cats. Has your cat been newly diagnosed? Feline diabetes is a treatable disease & here you will find the the information and support you need to get you from diagnosis to regulation.

Doctors For Pets
DoctorsForPets is an emerging association of Veterinarians, business professionals and people like you who's wish is to improve animal health, reduce animal suffering and improve the opportunities for pets all over the world. We believe that with free information and improved communication, we can better the lives of our animal friends. DoctorsForPets is a free web site for pet owners to get quick health and nutrition information about their pet, ask a veterinarian pet questions or find a humane society, animal shelter or rescue organization in their area. Also we provide emergency pet information, pet nutrition, pet health pointers, and pet stories.

FIV+ Cat Discussion Board
This is a discussion board for people who have cats living with FIV. You can discuss anything about your cat, their treatment and whatever you would like about your FIV+ cat.

Kitten Rescue.org
Kitten Rescue is a Los Angeles-based organization dedicated to finding loving homes for needy cats and kittens. We're also devoted to educating the public about responsible pet ownership, and helping others rescue and care for homeless animals in their corner of the world. So curl up for a while in our cyberhome--there's lots of good stuff to pounce on! Kitten Rescue also has LOTS of good advice, information & recipes for kitten formula for people caring for orphan kittens.

Pet Education.com
This site was created by Drs. Foster and Smith's and boasts to be the Net's largest, best and most comprehensive site for articles on pet healthcare, written by veterinary experts. With information on dog and cat behavior, puppy training, housebreaking, nutrition, diseases, parasites, grooming, arthritis and more--you'll find the information and services you need for a healthy, happy pet. No web site can ever replace a visit to your own vet. So if you think that your pet is ill or needs medical attention, a trip to your own vet is the best medicine!

Pregnant Woman & Cats / Toxoplasmosis
Many people, especially pregnant women, worry about catching Toxoplasmosis from cats or from cleaning a cats litterbox. The truth is that in the United States, people are much more likely to become infected through eating raw meat than from handling cat feces. People also become infected by eating unwashed fruits and vegetables. Do not just focus on cats. This is an excellent article on how to protect yourselves and your pets from catching this illness.

Tinkle Trousers
A waterproof dog diaper designed to be used with disposable baby diapers. Used for incontinent pets, females in heat and males marking indoors.

The Veterinary Referral and Emergency Center
VREC is staffed 24 hours a day, 365 days a year to provide state-of-the-art medical care for your pet. Our center is designed to function as an extension of services provided by your regular veterinarian. We understand that your pet is an important member of your family and deserves the best possible medical care. The center is located in Norwalk, CT.

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Animal Welfare, Advocacy & Education Organizations

Alley Cat Allies
Alley Cat Allies, is a national nonprofit clearinghouse for information on feral and stray cats. For more than a decade Alley Cat Allies has advocated trap-neuter-return (TNR) - the most humane and effective method to reduce feral cat populations.

American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals
The ASPCA promotes humane principles, prevents cruelty, and alleviates pain, fear and suffering of animals through nationwide information, awareness and advocacy programs.

Animal Defense League
The Animal Defense League is a nationally active, grassroots, animal liberation and defense organization. The ADL differs from many mainstream, national groups in that we work to inform the public about animal abuse issues on a local level. Understanding that we are involved in a system that rewards animal abusers while attempting to cover up the abuse itself, the ADL takes the animal rights movement very seriously, and encourages a more direct level of activism by individuals involved in the movement.

The Animal's Voice
The Animals Voice is an award-winning, independent, networking source of timely information, news, campaigns, boycotts, action alerts, and thought-provoking editorial and compelling photography about animal rights and its defenders. Visit us for invaluable information about animal rights, farmed animals, rodeos, zoos, hunting, whaling, animal research, circuses, cruelty-free products, endangered species, fishing, fox hunting, animal sanctuaries, poaching, puppy mills, Tom Regan, trapping, veal, vegetarianism, vivisection and a whole lot more!

Cat and Dog Help
This wonderful site is wealth of information for animal welfare information, pet adoptions, special needs pets, medical issues, behaviour help and much, much more.

Dogs Derserve Better
Dogs Deserve Better is a nonprofit organization dedicated to becoming the voice for all dogs living chained outside.

End Misery
End Misery is taking on Puppy Mills in the United States and speaking for those who have no voice!

Free To A Good Home.com
FreeToAGoodHome.com is a site designed to be a FREE service to you that's GOOD for pets! They are all about pets, animal news, animal health, animal adoptions/rescue and more!

Friends of Animals
Friends of Animals is a national organization dedicated to improving the lives of all types animals - pets, wild animals, and circus animals just to name a few.

Hearts United for Animals
Hearts United for Animals is a no-kill shelter, sanctuary and animal welfare organization dedicated to the relief of suffering.

The mission of Hugs for Homeless Animals is: To be an advocate for companion animals, to provide comfort to those animals who are awaiting placement into good homes, to work with humane societies, shelters, and fostering programs to assist in increasing the availability of good permanent homes. To provide a working forum for shelters to communicate with their peers to improve their skills and outreach, to address the middle ground issue of increasing the numbers of temporary housing and health care for all homeless and displaced animals. To educate the public in proper care and guardianship, to provide an outreach lost and found pets program, to provide an up-to-date shelter directory of shelters, humane societies and rescue organizations around the world, to provide a source for improving health conditions for all companion animals.

Help Willy Friends
Willy's Mission: With your help "Help Willy's Friends" strives to promote the movement and benefits of animal adoption. At any given time, thousands of animals are available in local area shelters for adoption to loving, good famililes. But across the nation the numbers are even more staggering. Nationwide there are millions of animals who are homeless through no fault of their own. Willy's Mission to help EVERY homeless pet find a loving home of their own!

People For the Ethical Treatment of Animals
People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) is an international nonprofit organization based in Norfolk, VA. Founded in 1980, PETA operates under the simple principle that animals are not ours to eat, wear, experiment on, or use for entertainment. PETA educates policymakers and the public about animal abuse and promotes an understanding of the right of all animals to be treated with respect. PETA is a wealth of information for everything ranging from vegetarianism to buying products that are not tested on animals to living with allergies to pets and MUCH more.

Prevent A Litter Coalition
Prevent A Litter Coalition is dedicated to the implementation of community, preventative and sustainable solutions to align the pet population with good homes, with guaranteed humane care for their lifetimes. Check out their site to learn more about pet-friendly car license plate programs.

Puplinks
This is a fun & informative sight geared towards owner education and down to earth, practical advice.

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Vegetarian & Environmental Sites

EarthSave.com
EarthSave educates people about the powerful effects our food choices have on the environment, our health and all life on Earth, and encourages a shift toward a low-fat, plant-based diet. Our influence and effectiveness is dependent upon our members, donors, and benefactors.

E/The Environmental Magazine
If you're concerned about the future of our planet, and want to know "What Can I Do?" to make a difference for the environment, you'll love reading E/The Environmental Magazine.

E's provocative mix of features, news and lifestyle stories will keep you up to date on what's happening in the world of environmental advocacy and the work of key organizations, large and small, local and national.

E covers all the key and emerging issues - with contact information to help you investigate issues further or get active yourself on efforts to turn the tide.

Plus, E's six "GREEN LIVING" departments will provide you with loads of practical ideas and resources to help you live more lightly on the Earth:

NOTE: By following the above link to E/The Environmental Magazine, if you sign up for a subscription to their magazine, PAWS will receive a $10 donation! You can also get a free trial issue before you subscribe.

VegSource.com
The mission of VegSource is to offer the most up to date health and diet information possible, and to encourage the many good reasons for a plant-based diet. We do this by sponsoring leading authorities and organizations and promoting their critical message. Most importantly, our mission is to provide 24-hour-a-day support via discussion boards, live chats, and e-mail to help you implement the critical information you learn into your everyday routine.

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Lost & Found Listings

If you have lost your pet there are several things you can do to increase your chances of getting them back quickly & safely. Download our Lost Cat Packet or our Lost Dog Packet. These packets contain information on how & where to look for your pet, the most common mistakes people make when looking for their pet, flyers to help you advertise your pet, web sites for listing your lost pet and much more.

America Strays
AmericaStrays.com is a Web site dedicated to helping owners reunite with their lost pets, and to finding homeless-or unwanted-animals a warm and comfortable place to live.

Cat and Dog Help
This wonderful site is wealth of information for helping to reunite lost pets with their people, pet adoptions, special needs pets, medical issues, behavior help and much, much more.

Cats in the Bag
This site has great information and advice on finding lost pets. Has information on how to search based on your pet's personality type.

A comprehensive website for people who have either lost a dog or found a dog. This site includes a database of lost & found dogs, templates to create posters, info on how to notify shelters & vet hospitals, create your own website to help look for your dog and much more. Please note: Some features of this website require payment/registration fee. Other features are free.

Lost & Found Pets
HomeVet Natural Pet Care is generously hosting the "HomeVet Connecticut Lost Pets" page. This is a databases of both lost & found pets throughout Connecticut. Full descriptions & photos are included in the listings.

Have You Seen This Pet.com
Have You Seen This Pet, LLC was started by a pet loving engineer who saw the need for a well organized, internet based means of reuniting lost pets with their owners. To a lot of us, our pets are members of our family and when one of them is lost, it can be traumatic. Our goal is to help reunite pet and owner as quickly as possible while rewarding those good sumaritans who help bring our loved ones home. A portion of all profits generated by our site is donated directly to the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals.

Lost and found.com
Lost & Found.com is a national listing of lost & found pets and even items.

Lost and Pound.com
Losing a pet may be one of the most heartbreaking and anxiety-producing situations anyone will ever experience. We are here to make the search for your lost pet fast, easy and thorough. Getting your pet home to you quickly and safely is what we’re all about.

Printablechecklists.com
Just like children, pets need to be watched carefully. It just takes an instant for your dog, cat, or other pet to slip out the front or back door, window, or through an outside gate. We have been involved in finding a few lost pets recently, and have come up with a checklist of some important things you should do once you discover that your pet is missing. Keep this checklist handy, and print out our flyer, so you'll be prepared in case of emergency. Good luck, and please keep your pets safe!

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Merchandise & Services for Pampered Pets & The People They Own

The Animal Rescue Site
Now you can buy great, environmentally friendly products and help pets in need at the same time. Every purchase helps to fund free food for shelter pets. Be sure to make this site your home page and "click" on it every day. Just by visiting the site and clicking a button also supplys free food. Be sure to visit the other areas of their site: The Breast Cancer site which works to fund free mammograms to needy women, The Rainforest Site which works to preserve the rainforest, and more.

The Ark Pet Supply
We are a family owned and operated business who provide pet owners with products to fully care for their pets in a helpful, warm and friendly atmosphere. Located in Stamford, CT.

Austin Cotton
Austin Cotton is a t-shirt company that has lots of wonderful and fun designs for people who love pets. They also have a selection of shirts that helps spread the message of spay/neuter and helping to end the plight of homeless pets. NOTE: By using the link above you will ensure that PAWS will receive a $5 donation from Austin Cotton for every shirt sold.

Cat Claws Inc.
Cat Claws Inc. is the home of the "Cat Claws Scratching Pad" and other great toys, pet care products and other items for the pussycats in your life!

CC Pet Supplies
We Supply unique, high quality pet products that you won't find at just any pet store. Check out our dog beds, feeding bowls, cat furniture and much more.

Kennebec River Co.
Kennebec River Company has THE best catnip around! Every cat at PAWS has given this wonderful, organically grown catnip a "paws up"! Grown without pesticides or harmful chemicals, this catnip is the best we have ever found and believe us, we've gone through alot of catnip over the years! Please visit their website for catnip and other quality pet items.

http://www.discountfleaproducts.com
Don't give fleas a biting chance!

Doctors Fosters & Smith
Doctors Fosters & Smith is a complete pet care catalogue filled with great products at great prices!

E/The Environmental Magazine
If you're concerned about the future of our planet, and want to know "What Can I Do?" to make a difference for the environment, you'll love reading E/The Environmental Magazine.

E's provocative mix of features, news and lifestyle stories will keep you up to date on what's happening in the world of environmental advocacy and the work of key organizations, large and small, local and national.

E covers all the key and emerging issues - with contact information to help you investigate issues further or get active yourself on efforts to turn the tide.

Plus, E's six "GREEN LIVING" departments will provide you with loads of practical ideas and resources to help you live more lightly on the Earth:

NOTE: By following the above link to E/The Environmental Magazine, if you sign up for a subscription to their magazine, PAWS will receive a $10 donation! You can also get a free trial issue before you subscribe.

Earth Animal.com
Our mission is to serve you and your companion with friendship and compassion, offering holistic products and services of environmental integrity. We are building EarthAnimal.com to be your complete resource for your animal's good health and long life.

Felix Katnip Tree Company
FELIX' renowned reputation is established by providing sturdy scratching posts made with the finest materials for the cat. The post is known for longevity and is noted as the number one scratching post for attracting the cat. FELIX was chosen by Marc Morrone, cat specialist, in October 2002 Martha Stewart Living as the cat post that will "persuade him to obey his instincts somewhere other than the sofa". Our dedication and focus is always the health, happiness, and well-being of cats and their owners. We use these posts at PAWS and our cats give them a "paws up" rating! The trees are a bit more expensive for the inial purchase but their superior quality and durability means they last MUCH longer. This makes them less expensive in the long run.

Flint River Ranch Pet Food
Give your dog or cat the best in all-natural food with Flint River Ranch Super Premium Health Food. Formulated to help your companion animal heal holistically through properly balanced nutrition, Flint River Ranch pet food has been called "the next best thing to home-cooked meals." We at Safe-T-Pet are convinced it's the best cat and dog food on the market!

Modern Dog Magazine
is a celebration of the contemporary canine and our relationships with them. It also is a celebration of life in general and how our loyal and loving companions have become an inextricable part of our daily pursuits.

From now until July 15th, 2005, Modern Dog Magazine will make a donation to PAWS for every subscription purchased through our dedicated link. They will donate $5 for each 1 yr subscription & $7 for each 2 yr subscription purchased.

If you would like to purchase a subscription; you must use the following link to ensure that PAWS receives the donation: Modern Dog Magazine

Passage East Kennels
One of the best kept secrets in Fairfield County. Located in the historic Cannondale section of Wilton, Connecticut, Passage East has 37 year history of caring for your special pet.We know that the selection of a temporary home for your pet is an important desicion. Passage East, is by design, a relativley small kennel that only handles 65 special guests at one time. Be assured that the smaller size of our facility ensures that your pet gets the one on one attention that they deserve. Passage East is a small family owned facility - not part of a chain or franchise. Our live-on-site staff care deeply about the welfare of your animals. As passionate animal lovers, a portion of the profits are reinvested in helping homeless dogs find loving homes.

For more information about Passage East Kennels or to see photos & bios of dogs that are currently available for adoption, please visit www.passageeastkennels.com

Purr-fect Fence
Keeping Cats Happy, Healthy and Safe ... Outside. Purr-fect Fence is the first complete backyard fence enclosure for cats. Now any cat can safely enjoy all the health benefits of the great outdoors, without you, their owner worrying about their safety.

Snaks 5th Avenue
Is your dog part of the family? If so, then you're in the right place! We freshly bake our entire collection of delicious All-Natural and Organic Dog Treats, providing healthy treat options for dogs because we understand how truly important they are.

Sticky Paws
Don't declaw! Use "Sticky Paws"! These transparent adhesive strips are a great tool for training your cat not to scratch the furniture! Can also be used to retrain cats who are going to the bathroom in places they shouldn't be. A truly safe & humane remedy for these two problems.

Unleashed Pet Shop
Fairfield, CT's newest source for the healthiest pet foods, unique toys and accessories.

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