American Humane Association
Animals, as well as people, are often victims of volcanic eruptions, floods, tornadoes, hurricanes and other national disasters. Through an agreement with the American National Red Cross, AHA provides on-site rescue and relief for animal victims of disaster. AHA maintains an Emergency Animal Relief Fund to provide desperately needed funds to local animal welfare agencies attempting to meet animals' needs when disaster strikes.

American Pet Association
The APA is an independent, national humane organization dedicated to promoting responsible pet ownership through action, education and services.

American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals
Poison prevention, pet care, education, issues, volunteer opportunities

Animal Care and Control
We, as people, have a responsibility to animals. Animal care and control laws were first enacted in the mid-1800's to ensure that animals were treated humanely. As life became more complicated in the twentieth century, new laws were needed to enable animals and humans to continue to live compatibly. Many of these ordinances, such as the lead and anti-litter laws, protect not only the animals, but humans and their property as well.

Animal Defense League
The League provides programs and services which strengthen the bond between animals and people. Service include: ambulance service to pick up injured strays; conduction of humane education programs in schools and the community; shelter for abused and unwanted pets and strays

Animal Hospital
A list of animal hospitals, veterinary services, & veterinarians for dogs, cats, & other pets & animals

Animal Rescue Foundation
To rescue homeless, lost or abandoned dogs in order to prevent and alleviate animal suffering and reduce pet overpopulation. To provide dogs with food, shelter, care and medical attention on a temporary basis. ARF is currently developing an education and awareness program for the Indian Reserves, teaching responsible and proper care for dogs and cats.

ASPCA/National Animal Poison Control Center
This 24-hour emergency service is the first and only national animal-oriented poison information center in the United States

Boarding Kennel - Pet Hotels
A list of cat & dog boarding kennels & hotels for pets

Community Animal Rescue Effort, Evanston, Illinois
C.A.R.E. is an all volunteer organization that works in conjunction with Evanston's municipal Animal Shelter to find homes for the abused and abandoned animals that are brought to the shelter

Florida Animal Disaster Plan
The establishment of an animal disaster relief plan will serve as a blueprint which can be used and modified in the event of a hurricane. This would allow the relief effort to proceed smoothly so that the greatest part of volunteers' energy could be used constructively to provide emergency and supportive care to animal victims of a hurricane.

Humane Society of the United States
The Humane Society of the United States is the nation's largest animal-protection organization, with more than 3.5 million constituents. The HSUS was founded in 1954 to promote the humane treatment of animals and to foster respect, understanding, and compassion for all creatures.

Louisiana Veterinary Medical Association
Advancing the science and art of veterinary medicine and its relationship to the public's health and biological sciences and agriculture in the state of Louisiana and promoting the health of all species and to extend to the agricultural community and the community-at-large the benefits of sound and progressive leadership in the diagnosis and treatment of animals

Louisiana Department of Agriculture & Forestry
Responsible for administering many of the programs and enforcing the regulations that impact every aspect of the state’s agriculture and forestry.

Louisiana State University Agricultural Center (LSU Vet School)

Mesothelioma and Asbestos Awareness Center
Asbestos & Your Pets
"Can dogs and cats develop mesothelioma? According to veterinarians, the answer is a resounding "yes". Though mesothelioma, like any cancer, is not contagious, animals are prone to inhaling asbestos fibers and may eventually develop the disease. "

Sacramento SPCA
The Sacramento SPCA works to prevent the needless suffering of animals. We promote the humane care and treatment of animals by providing shelter for homeless, lost or abused pets, offering low-cost spay and neuter services, humane investigations, and public education and outreach programs.

United States Department of Agriculture-Animal & Plant Health Inspection Service.