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ARF Handouts

• Our contract (includes ARF frequently asked questions)
• Can you afford a "free" puppy or kitten?
• ARF Health Record form (word--interactive) (printable)
• Spay Neuter Poster
• ARF-at-a-glance
• Top Threats to Your Pets (word) (flash printable)

Behavior and Health Tips (from the Humane Society of the United States)

• General Pet Care Sheets
• Allergies: Don't trade in your pet!
• Flea and tick products: What you should know about them
• Pet Placement Guidelines: Finding a Responsible Home for your Pet
• Separation Anxiety
• Elective surgery on animals
  
• Dogs Only
  • Crate Training -- a great way to housebreak your dog
  • Housebreaking your puppy
  • Temperament Testing: Picking a good shelter dog
  • Other Dog Tip Sheets
    
• Cats Only
  • Solving Litterbox Problems
  • Declawing cats -- more than just a manicure
  • Destructive scratching in cats
  • Outside or Inside?
  • Other Cat Tip Sheets
    
• Want a specific breed? Learn about
  • Pure and Mixed Breeds
  • Adopting from Purebred Rescue groups
  • Buying from Responsible Breeders
  • Breed Rescue sites

General Information

• Humane Society of the U.S. - Our parent organization. This site is updated daily with news items about issues involving animals.
• Having trouble finding pet-friendly housing? Experiencing other pet-related housing difficulties? Visit www.rentwithpets.org.
• PETA - People for the Ethical treatment of Animals. An activist organization promoting animal welfare and animal rights.
• Pet-Tip.com - Links to hundreds of sites about pets -- from cats and dogs to turtles and ferrets.
• BestFriends - The Best Friends Animal Sanctuary houses more than 1,800 abandoned animals.
• Apply for an Action for Animals Mastercard. They donate a portion of profits each month to the Animal Welfare Group of your choice (For ARF, use Organization Code 1694).
• Spay/Neuter Information and other statistics
• Breed Rescue sites

Dog Sites

• Doginfomat - Good information for anyone who plans to get a dog.
• Dr.P's Dog Training - Does your pet have behavior problems? Want to find out how to train your puppy? Ask Dr. P.
• Breed Rescue sites

Cat Sites

• Catman-2 is a private, limited admission, no-kill, cats-only humane society near Glenville. Conceived and operated by Dr. Harold Sims, Catman-2 has placed over 650 cats for adoption in the past three years!
• Alley Cat Allies - Promotes compassion and care for feral cats. Outlines their trap/neuter/return program.
• Why Cats Paint - Fine art by cats. Produced in association with the Museum of Non-Primate Art.

Jackson County Sites

• Jackson County Web Page - Lots of helpful links for area residents.
• Jackson County Chamber of Commerce.
• Volunteer Oportunities in Jackson County.