In 1982, a Task Force on Companion Animals for the Elderly enlisted the support of 30 state, federal, and community agencies and organizations to hold the first Arizona Conference on Companion Animals for the Elderly. One of the results of that conference was the formal establishment of the Companion Animal Association of Arizona (Scottsdale, Arizona [...]
Archive for March, 2006
Companion Animal Association of Arizona
Posted in PetWork Animal Assisted Therapy, PetWork Arizona on March 31, 2006 |
The Flash and Thelma Memorial Hedgehog Rescue
Posted in PetWork Colorado, PetWork Pocket Pets, PetWork Shelters & Rescues on March 30, 2006 |
The Flash and Thelma Memorial Hedgehog Rescue (Divide, Colorado) is a non-profit organization dedicated to helping hedgehogs in need. The rescue is normally home to between 50 and 60 hedgehogs. The rescue locates hedgehogs for rescue and occasionally foster care by local word-of-mouth, screening classified ads in Colorado newspapers, from local and not-so-local breeders, from [...]
United Coalition for Animals
Posted in PetWork Cats, PetWork Dogs, PetWork Low-Cost Spay/Neuter, PetWork Ohio on March 29, 2006 |
An epidemic is sweeping our nation. It is the leading cause of death among companion animals, striking more pets than cancer, rabies, feline leukemia, and heartworm combined. But this epidemic is not an illness or disease. Its name is euthanasia, and the only way to stop it is to meet it at its source, through [...]
Angel’s Gate Hospice for Animals
Posted in PetWork Birds, PetWork Cats, PetWork Chickens & Roosters, PetWork Dogs, PetWork Ducks, Geese & Swans, PetWork New York, PetWork Rabbits on March 28, 2006 |
Angel’s Gate (Delhi, New York 13753) is a residential, non-profit 501(C)(3) home for special needs animals. Animals, many of whom are terminally and / or critically ill or physically challenged, come to live out their days at Angel’s Gate in peace, dignity and love. The focus is on wellness and quality of life. Angel’s Gate [...]
Collie Rescue of South Louisiana
Posted in PetWork Dogs, PetWork Louisiana, PetWork Shelters & Rescues on March 27, 2006 |
Collie Rescue of South Louisiana (Pearl River, Louisiana) is a non-profit group comprised of volunteers who give of their time, ability, and even their homes, to help place Collies where they will be well cared for and loved. Its main goals are the protection of Collies already here, the prevention of further over-breeding, and the [...]
Anjellicle Cats Rescue
Posted in PetWork Cats, PetWork New York, PetWork Shelters & Rescues on March 26, 2006 |
For over ten years, Anjellicle Cats Rescue (New York, New York 10019) has been a lifeline for abandoned, stray, neglected, and orphaned cats and kittens, many of whom have been anonymously left at the store, or found wandering the streets. These creatures come from all over; each is welcomed with kindness and medical attention, with [...]
Therapy Dogs, Inc.
Posted in PetWork Animal Assisted Therapy, PetWork Wyoming on March 25, 2006 |
Therapy Dogs, Inc. (Cheyenne, Wyoming 82003) helps dog owners use their dogs for therapy work in various places such as nursing homes, hospitals, and schools, as well as work with the mentally and physically handicapped. Its objective is to form a network of caring individuals who are willing to share their special animals in order [...]
Mooch’s Sunshine Rescue
Posted in PetWork Dogs, PetWork Shelters & Rescues, PetWork Texas on March 24, 2006 |
Mooch’s Sunshine Rescue (Kingwood, Texas 77339) is dedicated to the rescue, rehabilitation, and placement of Neapolitan Mastiffs (otherwise known as Italian Mastinos or Neos) and other Mastiff breeds from animal shelters, found stray, abandoned, neglected, and abused. These gentle giants crave human companionship and research should be done on the breed prior to adopting. Mastiffs [...]
Indianapolis Veterinary Emergency Center
Posted in PetWork Cats, PetWork Dogs, PetWork Indiana, PetWork Vets - Hospitals & Clinics, PetWork Vets - Specialists on March 23, 2006 |
Indianapolis Veterinary Emergency Center (Indianapolis, Indiana 46203) is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year. Indianapolis Veterinary Emergency Center offers complete medical diagnostics using today’s most advanced equipment. Services and capabilities include an in-house laboratory; complete surgical services, including orthopedics, angular deformities, bone grafting, cruciate ligament repair, fractures, hip [...]
Suffolk County SPCA
Posted in PetWork Cats, PetWork Dogs, PetWork Low-Cost Spay/Neuter, PetWork New York, PetWork Pets, PetWork Shelters & Rescues on March 22, 2006 |
Suffolk County SPCA (Smithtown, New York 11787) is a local, independent non-profit organization that seeks to protect and promote the welfare of all animals, alleviate the pain and suffering of any abused, neglected, or abandoned animal, and act as a voice for animals that cannot speak or fend for themselves. The Humane Division provides humane [...]

