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Resource Page

On this page we have gathered a sampling of information and links from various resources in order to provide information at ones finger tips for quick reference. 

Keep in mind there are many resources available on many different topics and its up to you as a pet owner to find out what works for you and your pet. 

Check with your veterinarian also as quite offten clinics have access to articles on many topics.

This is a work in progress so if there is something you would like added or if there is a content issue please contact website administration.

The Behaviour Company – Training Resources

Slate River Veterinary Services, Thunder Bay, ON

Pet Health Information by Northwestern Veterinary Hospital:

http://northwesternvet.com/pet-health-resources/ 

One very common issue with many animals in our area is Demodectic Mange; this condition when left untreated can cause major bald spots, irritation and pain for the animal.  Not to mention a long road of recovery and medical expenses. Another ailment that can be fatal is the Parvovirus and is highly contagious but preventable by vaccinating your pet  - please see the pdf below with more information along with numerous other topics that have been requested.

SPCA Fact Sheets

http://www.ontariospca.ca/what-we-do/humane-education/companion-animals/fact-sheets.html

For example:
Cold Weather Safety - http://www.ontariospca.ca/what-we-do/humane-education/companion-animals/fact-sheets/cold-weather-safety.html
Summer Time Dangers - http://www.ontariospca.ca/what-we-do/humane-education/companion-animals/fact-sheets/summer-time-dangers.html
Ideal Dog House - http://www.ontariospca.ca/resource/publication/Brochures/Ideal_Doghouse.pdf

General Information

The animal population can increase substantially when pets are allowed to roam loose when not spayed or neutered – see below for illustration:

For more information please visit the website below:

http://www.fixyourpet.ca/factsmyths

Some Other Regional Animal Rescues/Resources

Animal Rescue Kapuskasing (ARK)                                                                  https://sites.google.com/site/animalrescuekap/home
Northern Ontario Animal Welfare Society (NOAWS)                                  http://noaws.com/
New Hope Dog Rescue, TBAY                                                                          http://www.newhopedogrescue.net/
Northern Lights Dog Rescue, TBAY                                                                 http://www.northernlightsdogs.com/
TBAY Humane Society                                                                                       http://tbayhumane.ca/
Helping Lost Pets                                                                                                http://www.helpinglostpets.com/#Search
Kitty Kare, TBAY                                                                                                  http://www.kittykare2010.org/  
Animal Services Thunder Bay                                                                   http://www.thunderbay.ca/Living/Animal_Services.htm

Teletrac Navman                                                                                       https://www.teletracnavman.com/gps-fleet-tracking-education/tracking-your-dog-with-gps

Get Me HOME (register your pets rabies tag number)                              https://getmehome.ca/