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Dog Resource Library

Please see our SPAY & NEUTER section for more information and low/no-cost spay-neuter resources.

Please click on the blue links below for more information:


Full Resource Library from Best Friends Animal Society


Full Resource Library for Dogs by Best Friends Animal Society


How to choose a dog

Welcoming Home a New Dog    Prevent Problems from Day One.

Introducing Dogs to Each Other

Introducing a Cat and a Dog


Preventing your Dog from Chasing the Cat

What Dogs Need to Be Happy


Cold Weather Care For Dogs

Pets' Dental Health

Reference guide for Dog Foster Care Volunteers


Finding a New Home for a Pet

Finding A New Home For A Pit Bull Terrier Type Dog


How to Find Homes for Homeless Pets

Getting a Service or Therapy Dog to Help with Autism


DOG HEALTH

Common Illnesses in Dogs


Ringworm is a fungus related to athlete’s foot; it is not actually a worm.
Signs & Symptoms: Irregularly shaped areas of fur loss; the skin of the areas will usually appear rough and scaly
Treatment: Veterinary care, including an injection and/or topical treatment
Transmission: Very contagious to other dogs, cats and people, but usually requires direct contact with the infected animal


Ringworm Treatment in a Nutshell

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Rescued Pit Bull Mix, Stella. Photo copyrighted.
The Truths & Myths about Pit Bulls & Staffordshire Terriers
You may be very surprised when you strip away the myths.

Fear vs Fact Regarding Pit Bull Dogs


The show strain is labeled the American Staffordshire, while the non-show dog strain is labeled the American Pit Bull Terrier, and they now recognized as separate breeds. Today the American Pit Bull Terrier is being bred with the same gentle qualities as the American Staffordshire Terrier.  Both breeds make wonderful pets with the right kind of owner.

Here are informative links regarding Pit Bulls...
http://bestfriends.org/Pit-Bulls/


Pit Bull Facts & Myths
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