Animals

Helpful Resources

Helpful Resources

HAVA does not necessarily endorse any Web site or service included on this page. We offer the links and phone number for your exploration.

Emergency Care

General Health Information

Adoption and Rescue

Pet Behavior

Wild Animals

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Always investigate before you use any service or make any purchase over the Internet. Consult with a trusted expert before making decisions that may affect your pet's health or well-being!

American Veterinary

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GENERAL HEALTH INFORMATION

Please keep in mind that none of the following sites are intended as substitutes for good veterinary care. If your pet has a known or suspected health problem, see your veterinarian

 


American Veterinary Medical Association
   Basic information on common problems and on caring for a new puppy or kitten

VetInfo - Veterinary Information Service
  Definitions and descriptions of many common and uncommon animal medical conditions

Holistic Care for Pets
   General information and links on alternative vet care

Petdoc.com
  Dog and Cat Health Care presented in Q&A format

EMERGENCY CARE

Animal poison hotline:
1-888-232-8870
This is a fee-based service that has saved many animals' lives

Emergency vet care in the Twin Harbors region:

Vetters Animal Hospital, 2420 Ocean Ave., Raymond: (360) 942-3440
Willapa Veterinary Service, 230 Ocean Ave., Raymond: (360) 942-2321
Willapa Veterinary Service, 2012 State Rt. 105, Grayland: (360) 267-4444
Country Pet Vet, 300 Parpala Rd., Naselle: (360) 484-7228

ADOPTION AND RESCUE
PAWS (Progressive Animal Welfare Society):
800 W. First St., Aberdeen, Washington: (360) 533-1141 (adoptions on Wednesdays only)
 
Feline Friends Cat and Kitten Rescue and Adoption:
Serving Olympia, Shelton and surrounding communities.
 
Long Beach, Washington, Humane Society:
234 Second St. NE, Long Beach, Washington: (360) 642-1180

Infodog.com. Dog rescue organizations, listed by breed
 
YOUR PET'S BEHAVIOR

Noah's Friends dog behavior help and cat behavior help. (Scroll down to bottom of linked page.) Offers lists of common problems and solutions.
 
Alpha Boot Camp (aka "Who's in Charge Here?"). Possibly the best article on the Internet on how to take charge when your dog has decided he's the boss.
 
Dr. P's Dog Training. This site offers help on everything from separation anxiety and submissive urination to working with your deaf or blind dog.
 
Pet Behavior Problems.com. Fee-based consultations on pet behavior and on choosing the right pet for your personality and lifestyle.

(HAVA does not endorse this or any other fee-based service; you should personally investigate any service before you use it. Keep in mind that much good information is available at no cost on the Internet.)


INJURED WILD ANIMALS

North American Wildlife Center
Craig Sparks
360 665-3595
1000 201st
Ocean Park, WA
 
Wildlife Rehab Center of the North Coast
Sharnelle Fee, Director (503)338-0331 or Pager at (503)338-3954
PO Box 1232
Astoria, OR 9710
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ANIMAL ABUSE

Contact your local law enforcement agency