Resource Links
Poison Centers
ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center
1-888-426-4435 (fee)
Pet Poison Helpline
1-800-213-6680 (fee)
- Pet poisoning helplines offer immediate support in an emergency for a consultation fee.
Hospice Care
Partners in Care
- Located in Bend, Partners In Care is Central Oregon’s only independent, non-hospital based, not-for-profit home health and hospice organization.
Local Groomers
Deschutes Pet Lodge
- Grooming and luxury boarding services for Central Oregon pets.
Pet Insurance
Trupanion Pet Insurance
Embrace Pet Insurance
- Pet Insurance provides financial relief when companion animals have unexpected healthcare costs.
When Dogs Want to Work
Pet Partner Handler’s Course
- This program gives owners and pets the training needed to work as support animals visiting hospitals, nursing homes, rehabilitation centers, and schools.
Websites of Interest for Pet Owners
Oregon Veterinary Medical Association
- OVMA is the statewide veterinary association that is dedicated to serving the veterinary profession and the public through education, public relations and political action
Central Oregon Veterinary Medical Association
- The Central Oregon Veterinarians site provides information on local veterinary clinics and pet hospitals. Find local veterinarians and clinics that specialize in certain types of animals and diseases.
American Veterinary Medical Association
- The AVMA provides comprehensive information for veterinary professionals, public health officials, pet owners and animal lovers
AAHA Education Center
- This is the American Animal Hospital Association’s site for client education. This is a great source for information about pets of all species.
Veterinary Partners
- This is the world’s first and largest online veterinary community. Here you will find excellent client education material for all companion animal species.
Cornell Cat Newsletter
- This website provides great cat information and videos. There is an option to subscribe to their outstanding newsletter.
American Association of Feline Practitioners
- The trusted leaders in feline health and welfare for the veterinary community and cat caregivers, the AAFP website provides useful informatoin on feline care.
Companion Animal Parasite Council
- A non-profit organization of veterinarians and parasitologists dedicated to protecting families and pets from zoonotic diseases and parasites.
American Association of Equine Practitioners
- The AAEP's mission is to improve the health and welfare of horses. Search for a health topic, ask your own questions or sign up for a horse owner e-newsletter here.
The Horse.com
- This large website which is a partner of AAEP, is a great resource with many articles to help educate horse owners for the benefit of all horses.