Pet Welfare Organizations
American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals
The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals® (ASPCA®) was the first humane society to be established in North America and is, today, one of the largest in the world.
The Humane Society of the United States
We fight the big fights to end suffering for all animals.
Veterinary Associations
Pet Behavior
American Veterinary Society of Animal Behavior
AVSAB is a group of Veterinarians and doctorate-level animal behaviorists who are dedicated to improving the lives of animals and people through an understanding of animal behavior.
Pet Poison Control
ASPCA Poison Control
The ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center (APCC) is your best resource for any animal poison-related emergency, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
Pet Poison Hotline
Pet Poison Helpline is a 24-hour animal poison control service available throughout the U.S., Canada, and the Caribbean for pet owners and veterinary professionals who require assistance with treating a potentially poisoned pet.
Resources for Children
Pet-Friendly Travel Resources
Bring Fido
Get the scoop on the best places to stay, play and eat with your dog.
GoPet Friendly
GoPetFriendly provides information on pet-friendly lodgings, restaurants, and things to do together.
Service Dog Organizations
Canine Companions
Canine Companions is leading the service dog industry so our clients and their dogs can live with greater independence.
Parasites and Pets
Companion Animal Parasite Council
The Companion Animal Parasite Council (CAPC) is an independent council of veterinarians, veterinary parasitologists, and other animal health care professionals established to create guidelines for the optimal control of internal and external parasites that threaten the health of pets and people.
Heartworm Society
True to its mission of leading the veterinary profession and public in understanding heartworm disease, the American Heartworm Society sponsors heartworm education and research.
Local Shelters
Critter Calvary
Critter Cavalry Rescue (CCR) is focused on rescuing homeless dogs & some special cats from high-kill shelters in Tennessee.
Sunshine Bridge Animal Rescue
Sunshine Bridge Animal Rescue is a volunteer-based organization that also assists with local search and rescue as this is an area of great need in the community.
Williamson County Animal Control
The Williamson County Animal Center is a public open-intake shelter serving the citizens of Williamson County, Tennessee.
Emergency and Disaster Preparedness
Disaster Preparedness
Your pets are an important member of your family, so they need to be included in your family’s emergency plan.
Pet Insurance Information
General Pet Health Resources
IDEXX Pet Health Network
The pet Health Network is a community created for people like you, by people just like you – people who have dogs, cats, and other pets as part of their families.
VIN Veterinary Partner
Veterinary Partner provides the finest and most accurate pet health information on its client education website.
Pet Loss
Pet Loss Support
AVMA guidelines for pet loss support services
Pet Diet and Nutrition Resources
Pet Nutrition Alliance
The Pet Nutrition Alliance is a worldwide collaboration of nine veterinary organizations that offers valuable resources to the veterinary healthcare team.
Pet Obesity Prevention
The Association for Pet Obesity Prevention is made up of dedicated veterinarians and veterinary healthcare personnel who are committed to making the lives of dogs, cats, and all other animals and people healthier and more vital.
Purina Healthy Cat Weight Tool
Purina Body Condition Tool for Cats
Purina Healthy Dog Weight Tool
The Healthy Dog Weight and Body Condition