Pet Care
Work & Family Resources: We're Here for You
The above is the content of a program done in June 2009 that you may find helpful.
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DVDs & Books Available at HR
Now you can borrow some great DVDs and books to help you balance work and home!
Click below for a list of Work & Family-to-Go titles. We have some great pet books.
Adoption
Adoption of spayed/neutered cats and dog, training of recently adopted pets,
resources, volunteer programs.
627 Cottage Street, Springfield, MA
(413) 781-1484
Dakin Springfield Adoption & Education Center
171 Union St.
Springfield, MA 01105
413-781-4000
info@dpvhs.org
Dakin Leverett Adoption Center
163 Montague Road
Leverett, MA 01054
413-548-9898
leverett@dpvhs.org
Petfinder
Non-profit organization dedicated to placing homeless cats and kittens into safe and
loving homes. Cats receive full medical, including testing for feline viruses,
vaccinations and spay/neuter.
Feeding Hills, MA 01030
E-mail only please: chexmix@att.net
North Shore Animal League
Now featured on Animal Planet.
World’s largest no-kill facility. Has mobile adoption events.
25 Davis Ave, Port Washington, NY 11050
(516) 883-7575
General Care-Pet Selection-Problem Behavior
The Pet Show
Animal radio show host Warren Eckstein is America’s Pet Therapist and Humorist.
Has a great pet photos, books, and advice!
Petco Companion Animal Care Sheets
Helpful information on choosing and caring for a wide range of pets.
Emergency Care & Disaster Planning
Pioneer Valley American Red Cross "Pet First Aid" course,
Offered when they have sufficient interest.
Other American Red Cross Chapters in
Massachsuetts offering "Pet First Aid"
MSPCA Rowley Hospital has closed.
See below for local care 24/7
1235 Boston Road, Springfield
Emergency 413-783-0603
Other 413-783-1203
Animal Control Poison Center
Click Pet Care on ASPCA site to learn about dangers,
and order a FREE Animal Poison Control magnet
Poison hotline open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year
A $55 consultation fee may be applied to your credit card.
(888) 426-4435
Pet First Aid Books and Kits
Available at Amazon.
Online Money Savers
Oh My Dog Supplies EMPLOYEE DISCOUNT
WNEC employees get 10% off of upscale dog supplies purchases
including dog beds, elevated dog feeders, and dog toys.
The 10% off any size order can be redeemed
at http://www.ohmydogsupplies.com/ using the code *UNIDISC* at
checkout. Expires 03/31/10.
Lambert Vet Supply
Wide variety of products including popular products such as
flea and tick treatment, heartworm treatment.
Services a wide range of animals: dogs, cats, cows,
horses, birds, sheep – you name it. Competitive pricing.
Entirely Pets
Wide variety of products for pets. Includes order tracking capability
and free shipping for orders over $100. Comp[etitive pricing.
Drs. Foster and Smith
Another good online pet product website. Also has nice pet related
items such as furniture throws.
WNEC Pet Discounts
Oh My Dog Supplies
WNEC employees get 10% off of upscale dog supply purchases
including dog beds, elevated dog feeders, and dog toys.
The 10% off any size order can be redeemed
at http://www.ohmydogsupplies.com/ using the code *UNIDISC* at
checkout. Expires 03/31/10.
Pet Super Store
WNEC employees get a 10% discount on all pet
accessories and dog training equipment. Use
coupon code: WNEC10 at checkout.
http://www.pet-super-store.com/
Spay/Neutering Assistance
Second Chance
Voucher program for low-income pet owners who can't afford to spay or neuter.
These vouchers are accepted at participating veterinarians and through the shelter.
Application for voucher can be downloaded from their website.
Homeless Cat Project
Alternative to euthanizing those free-roaming cats who you feed but can't adopt.
Since 1998, HCP has captured and altered over 2,800 cats, having a significant
impact onthe population. Cats returned to their famliar environment.
(413) 783-4996.
Dakin Animal Shelter
Sponsor of Feral Spay Sunday, a trap-neuter-return program held
one Sunday a month. Goal is to reduce the population of feral cats.
63 Montague Rd., Leverett, MA 01054
(413) 548-9898
Pet Sitting/Grooming
Wags to Whiskers Pet Sitting
For more information, contact smangier@wnec and cduda@wnec.edu.
Pet-Sitters.biz
Pet sitters & dog walkers listed
Let the Fur Fly Mobile Grooming
They come to YOU to groom your dog or cat in
their state of the art groom van!
Great Toys
At last, a website with toys for your fiesty feline!
Toys that sound just like mice!
http://playnsqueak.com/
Loss of a Pet
Association for Pet Loss & Bereavement
North Shore Animal League
Includes Rainbow Bridge
Includes State-by-State Guide to
Support Groups, Counselors & Pet Cemeteries
Below are direct links to chapters in our locale.
MA chapters http://www.pet-loss.net/resources/MA.html
CT chapters http://www.pet-loss.net/resources/CT.html
The Pet Show
Website of the popular animal behaviorist Warren Eckstein
where you will find his radio show archives, advice, and books.
Books about Pet Loss
at Amazon and other bookstores:
Coping with Sorrow on the Loss of Your Pet by Moira Anderson, M.Ed. (available at HR)
(Anderson's chapter on emotions is available online
at the Pet Loss Support Page
Thoughtful Guide for Adults & Children by Herbert A. Niebur
I'll Always Love You by Hans Wilhelm (children's book available at HR)
When Only the Love Remains: The Pain of Pet Loss by Emily Margaret Stuparyk
Coping with Sorrow on the Loss of Your Pet by Moira Anderson, M.Ed. (available at HR)
(Anderson's chapter on emotions is availalbe online
at the Pet Loss Support Page
ESI Employee Assistance Group
FREE, CONFIDENTIAL, assistance for you
and famly members
Just call 413-785-4200 locally between 8:00 a.m. & 5:00 p.m
.to schedule an appointment or
just call one of their two 24/7 800 numbers if you'd like to just talk
1-800-252-4555 1-800-225-2527
http://www.theeap.com/
Click here to download directions on how to access the EAP's website.
Legal Issues
North Shore Animal League
Information on legal issues, including setting up a pet trust.
Estate Planning for Pets
Non-profit organization with helpful info.Includes a section entitled
"Where can I find an organization to care for my pet when I no longer can?"
Good resource for those who become disabled and can't care for their pets or
those who wish to make plans for their pets in the event of their own passing.
Resources are for educational purposes only.
Western New England College assumes no responsibility for information
used by viewers and participants.