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Services Contacts Staff Info Pet Links Pet News What's New? Take a Tour Senior Pages		Hoss' Homeless Hotel Leslie Burgard has a new project, Hoss's Homeless Hotel. It is her vision of a progressive animal shelter. To quote from her mission statement : HHH realizes that the animals we love are here for a relatively short time. Each day with them is a gift and it is our goal as an animal shelter to show compassion both to the animals in our care and the communities we serve. Together we can make the very best of each and every day we are blessed with! Check out the website at http://hosshomelesshotel.com/ and look at what donations she needs to make this a reality! Dog Training Dogs Think Dog's Think is Leslie's full service dog training center located in Julian. Animal Welfare Organizations Centre County PAWS • PAWS is a registered, not-for-profit group of volunteers commited to solving a problem--pet overpopulation. PAWS believes that responsible pet ownership is the only solution to this problem. To change attitudes towards pets and promote responsible ownership, PAWS offers several services to pet owners and animal lovers, including our pet adoption service, our spay/neuter assistance program, an education program and emergency medical aid for homeless animals The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals(ASPCA) • When a drug dealer beats his dog to make him mean, a forlorn kitten needs a home or a pet owner loses his job and can't afford veterinary services, it's The ASPCA that comes to the rescue, thanks to the help of individuals like you. Veterinary Organizations American Veterinary Medical Association-- AVMA Online • The major organization for animal hospitals and DVM’s, this site contains recently updated information regarding veterinary care and issues. Some areas are for members only but the bulk of information is available to anyone. Association of American Veterinary Medical Colleges • "The Association of American Veterinary Medical Colleges coordinates the affairs of the 27 U.S. Veterinary Medical Colleges, 4 Canadian Colleges of Veterinary Medicine, Departments of Veterinary Science and Comparative Medicine, and the animal medical centers. In addition, the association fosters the membership's teaching, research and service missions both nationally and internationally. Pennsylvania Veterinary Medical Association • The state branch of the AVMA, this site contains animal news and events. "PVMA Main Objective: To advance the science and art of veterinary medicine, including the relationship of the profession to public health." General Animal Sites Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service(APHIS) • APHIS provides leadership in ensuring the health and care of animals and plants, improving agricultural productivity and competitiveness, and contributing to the national economy and the public health. This includes information regarding the import and export of animals and animal regulations. American Kennel Club (AKC) • "The American Kennel Club (AKC), a not-for-profit organization established in 1884, maintains a purebred dog registry, sanctions dog events, and promotes reponsible dog ownership. " This site contains tons of information regarding breeds, raising your dog, and showing dog. PA Federation of Dog Clubs • "The Federation was founded in 1970 to benefit dogs and dog owners in the state of Pennsylvania. It is now composed of over 100 member clubs that sponsor a great variety of dog related activities including showing, training, rescue work, sled dog racing, field work, herding, agility and pet therapy. These clubs count many thousands of people among their members." NetVet • "NetVet & the Electronic Zoo originate from the vivid imagination and late night web-surfing of Dr. Ken Boschert, a Veterinarian at Washington University's Division of Comparative Medicine, located in St. Louis, Missouri. Among this server's Web Pages are numerous views of Veterinary Medical and Animal resources available on the Internet and beyond." Healthy Pet • "You've reached Healthypet -- your link for healthy pets. We are the American Animal Hospital Association, an organization of more than 17,000 veterinary care providers committed to giving you excellence in small animal care. You can count on AAHA for accurate, up-to-date, and entertaining information. We know your pet is an important member of your family. We will help you make the most of the relationship between you and your pet." The Virtual Veterinary Center • This site is filled with international pet information, as well as countless links to other animal sites around the world. On-Line Publications Animal Network • A great place to begin! Animal Network lists pet related publications like Dog Fancy and Cat Fancy. Just click here to read the latest issues! Veterinary Economics • This journal covers business solutions for practicing veterinarians through in-depth articles and features. It also selects a practice of excellence each month. Metzger Animal Hospital received this award in the April 1998 issue. Pet Related Products and Companies Bayer • This site is dedicated to Advantage. "With more than 70 million doses dispensed worldwide and millions of flea-free pets, Advantage¨ (imidacloprid) Topical Solution is proven and accepted as North America’s number one flea control product." Idexx • "Every day around the world, thousands of veterinarians rely on IDEXX instrumentation and visually-read tests for accurate, on-the-spot assessment of infectious diseases, reproductive status, physiological function and other health concerns for dogs, cats and horses." Pfizer Animal Health • "Pfizer Animal Health serves veterinarians, pet owners, livestock producers and horse owners through its continuing commitment to providing products and services which keep animals well. With this web site, Pfizer Animal Health is further extending its commitment to serving pet owners, livestock producers, horse owners and veterinarians who share our dedication to keeping animals well."