Links and Information

Statistics

• Did you know.....
  • an estimated 25% of animals in shelters are purebreds?
  • Between 3 - 4 million pets are euthanized in shelters each year?
  • A cat can have 3 litters a year, and can produce 420,000 offspring in 6 years?
  • People who surrender or abandon their pets are more likely to be young and uneducated? (read more...)
• Statistics from the Humane Society of the United States
  • Pet overpopulation statistics
  • Pet ownership statistics
  • Animal abuse and cruelty information
  • Facts about puppy mills
  • Why you should spay or neuter
• Statistics from the Jackson County Animal Shelter
  • Number of animals euthanized in 2004: 214 (thru June 30th)
  • Number of animals euthanized in 2003: 632
  • Number of animals euthanized in 2002: 671
• Moving on: a frequently cited reason for abandoning an animal
• Night-time shelter drop off: why don't we have one? (Read, think about our hidden cameras, and remember: abandoning an animal anywhere is a criminal offense.

Handouts

• Can you afford a "free" puppy or kitten?
• Spay Neuter Poster
• Surrendering a pet? Bring this personality profile:
  • Canine
  • Feline

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

• General Pet Care Sheets
• Coping with Pet Allergies
• Crate Training -- a great way to housebreak your dog
• Housebreaking your puppy
• Guidelines for Finding a Responsible Home for your Pet
• What you should know about flea and tick products
• Temperament Testing: Picking a good shelter dog
• Other Dog Tip Sheets
• Declawing cats -- more than just a manicure
• Destructive scratching in cats
• Other Cat Tip Sheets
• Elective surgery on animals
• 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 Humane Society (ARF) - fosters many shelter animals.
• Jackson County Web Page - Lots of helpful links for area residents.
• Jackson County Chamber of Commerce.
• Volunteer Oportunities in Jackson County.