Related Links

Virginia Pet Resources

Maple Shade Animal Hospital works closely with a number of dog trainers and animal rescue groups in Dale City, Woodbridge and Prince William County. Please visit the websites of the businesses and groups we work with.

All About Dogs - A professional dog training company based in Woodbridge and dedicated to family pet dog training. All of All About Dogs' trainers are members of the Association of Pet Dog Trainers and advocate a humane, positive approach to training.

CES Dog Training - Manassas-based trainer Carmen Childs, PhD, offers training programs in behavior modification, private lessons, training camps, socialization camps, canine good citizen classes, group classes and complete puppy packages.

Northern Virginia - Mid-Atlantic Great Dane Rescue League - A non-profit volunteer rescue group dedicated to rescuing, caring for and finding loving homes for Great Danes in Northern Virginia.

Pet Care Resources

The American Animal Hospital Association - Pet care information and resources for pet owners and veterinarians alike.

American Veterinary Medical Association - Veterinary medical news, information and resources by one of the leading veterinary medical professional organizations.

Dog Related Sites

This is Purina’s Website for Dog Owners.

A website devoted to Older Dogs

Dog Breeds from A to Z

Cat Related Sites

Information on Cat Shows, Cat Breeds, Cat Care and a showcase of top winning cats.

The Website of Cornell University Veterinary School's Feline Health Center. This website contains information on medical topics relating to cat health care.

Needs, Information and Problems Concerning Your Indoor Cat, Ohio State University's Indoor Cat Initiative.

The Cat Fanciers Association's guide to Cat Breeds

The Internet Guide to Feline Diabetes

Heartworm is not only a disease for dogs. Cats can get Heartworm. Learn more by visiting KnowHeartWorms.org or The Feline Heartworm Society.

Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine offers Online Feline Health Videos for today's cat owners

General Pet Sites

The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals – The ASPCA exists to promote humane principles, prevent cruelty and alleviate fear, pain and suffering in animals. If not the ASPCA, then who?

Lots of wonderful information on petcare, adoption and animal welfare issues. If animals were able to talk, you would find their voices here – The Humane Society of the United States promotes the protection of all animals.

Delta Society – The Human/Animal Health Connection.

Looking to Adopt a Pet? Are you looking for a Lost Pet? You can do both at PetFinder.com. This website is updated daily.

ASPCA Poison Control – for any animal poison-related emergency, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.

Growing Up With Pets – How to help parents foster strong, healthy relationships between their children and their pets.

Recommendations for the Diagnosis, Treatment and Prevention of Parasite Infections.

Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine - Partners in Animal Health provides information and resources for today's pet owner.

Pet Loss Information

The University of Florida offers a Grief Support Hotline plus some articles on coping with pet loss.

Tufts University offers a Grief Support Hotline and articles regarding the loss of a pet.

The University of Illinois Grief Support Hotline

Traveling With Your Pet

Visit DogFriendly before you plan your trip.

If you are planning a vacation with your cat, Cat Fancy Offers Some Good Advice.