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RESOURCES
Please note that the CAAA is not responsible for the content of the following web sites.
CAAA FOOD FOR PETS PROGRAM: ASSISTENCE FOR LOWER INCOME FAMILIES
The Cape Ann Animal Aid founded the Food for Pets Program. Through this program, donations of cat and dog food are collected at the shelter (un-opened food items and cat litter only) and regularly distributed to lower income families in the community to insure that they are able to keep their animal companions. If you need help providing food for your pets or feeding feral cats in your area (or know someone who needs help) please contact us at 978-283-6055.
LOW COST SPAY/NEUTER
Merrimack River Feline Rescue Society CATMOBILE (888) 495-SPAY	The Merrimack River Feline Rescue Society’s Catmobile is a subsidized spay/neuter program for cats only. The package includes spay/neuter, rabies vaccination, distemper vaccination, flea treatment, deworming and an exam. The Catmobile covers the North Shore, Merrimack River Valley and Boston areas. The cost for the package is $75 for male cats and $100 for female cats. To book an appointment call 1-888-495-7729(SPAY) between 10am-4pm Monday-Friday or email spaymass@mrfrs.org.

Friends of Animals Spay and Neuter Program	Friends of Animals offers low cost spay and neuter certificates. These certificates can only be purchased via their website at: http://www.friendsofanimals.org/programs/spay-neuter/index.html

MSPCA SNAP Program	The Spay/Neuter Assistance Program (SNAP) offers reduced cost spay and neuter operations for low-income pet owners. Visit their web site for more information.

ARL Spay Waggin'	Provides low cost spay/neuter, vaccination and wellness exams in their fully equipped mobile clinic. For current fees and schedule of upcoming locations visit their web site.

STOP Clinic	The Stop the Overpopulation of Pets Clinic is an organization dedicated to providing accessible, low cost neuter and vaccination services for privately owned and feral cats.

List of Spay/Neuter Resources	Mass Animal Coalition list of Spay/Neuter clinics listed by city

FINANCIAL ASSISTENCE FOR VETERANIARY CARE
The Pet Fund	The Pet Fund provides financial assistance to owners of domestic animals who need veterinary care.

AAHA Helping Pets Fund	The AAHA Helping Pets Fund helps those in need access quality veterinary care for their sick or injured pets.

Angels4Animals	Angels4Animals has a mission to serve as the guardian angel of animals whose caretakers find themselves in difficult financial situations.

CareCredit	CareCredit, a GE Money Company, gives you convenient payment options.

Citi HealthCard	Credit Card to help pay for healthcare.

Feline Veterinary Emergency Assistance Program	The Feline Veterinary Emergency Assistance Program provides financial assistance to cat and kitten guardians who are unable to afford veterinary services to save their companions when life-threatening illness or injury strikes.

HELP-A-PET	HELP-A-PET provides financial assistance nationwide for the medical care of pets whose owners are unable to afford the expense.

IMOM	Dedicated to insuring that no companion animal has to be euthanized simply because their caretaker is financially challenged.

Orthodogs' Silver Lining Foundation	Orthodogs' Silver Lining Foundation (OSLF) was created to serve as a place of hope for owners and/or caretakers of orthopedically challenged dogs. They provide access to fundraising resources and to make emergency funds available for exceptional cases.

HUMANE EDUCATION AND CHILDREN'S ACTIVITIES
ASPCA: Animal Land	"The web site for kids who love animals"- Produced by ASPCA

Kind News	Online edition of the humane newspaper for kids (Grades K-6). Produced by the HSUS

Humane Teen	A web site for older kids about humane issues. Features message boards, fundraising ideas, news and more! Produced by the HSUS.

GENERAL LINKS
ASPCA	American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals

HSUS	The Humane Society of the United States

Animal Planet	Web site for the Animal Planet TV Channel

Massachusetts Animal Coalition	This web site has many resources regarding Massachusetts laws, policies, and services in the animal field. MAC is a statewide, not-for-profit organization of animal professionals.

MSPCA	Massachusetts Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals

PETCO	..Where the pets go. Pet supply store.

PETsMART	Pet supply store.

Association for Pet Loss and Bereavement	Advice and information on pet bereavement.

GIFTS AND ART
Pet Portraits by Twig	Artist and animal advocate Twig Mowatt will immortalize your special four-legged friend in a customized acrylic portrait from your favorite photo. Twig donates a portion of the proceeds from each portrait to various animal welfare causes.

Pet Portraits by Brenda Wiberg	Brenda Wiberg specializes in pastel portraits and commission artwork. Her gallery is located in Rockport, Massachusetts. Her pastel portraits make wonderful and unique gift items for any special occasion.

Pet Portraits by Lynn Holoway	Lynn Holoway creates custom miniature pet portraits of your animals.

Good Dog Gallery	Art and gifts for pet lovers. Located in Rockport, MA

LOST AND FOUND PETS
PETS 911 Lost and Found	Post your lost/found pet to Pets911.com, the nation's premier pet lost and found service. You can also search their database of lost pets and found pets.
FOR READERS
The Bark Magazine	"The Modern Dog Culture Magazine"

BREED-SPECIFIC RESCUES
All Breed Rescue List	List of breed-specific rescue organizations in New England.

WILDLIFE RESCUE, REHIBILITATION & INFORMATION
New England Wildlife Center	A native wildlife preservation and educational organization located in South Weymouth, MA. Provides rehabilitation, animal habitat and environmental protection, and affording humane care to native and naturalized wild animals through a wildlife medicine hospital.

Cape Wildlife Center (508) 362-0111	Provides year-round veterinary and rehabilitative care to orphaned, injured, and ill wild animals; offers advice over the phone about solving conflicts with wildlife; and advocates on animals’ behalf. A program of The Humane Society of the United States and the Fund for Animals.

MSPCA Living With Wildlife Program (617) 522-7400	Contact the Living With Wildlife Program for more information about their program, to get help with a wildlife concern, or to find out how you can get involved and make a difference for the wild animals in your community.

MassWildlife.gov	This web site provides information about wildlife found in Massachusetts including fact sheets, a wildlife rehabilitation directory, MA laws on keeping exotic wildlife, links to related publications, and more!

Tufts Wildlife Clinic and Vet Hospital (508) 839-5302	This clinic works with good samaritans who have found an animal, animal control officers, environmental police and the Division of Fisheries and Wildlife. They have been designated by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service as the regional facility for the care of federally endangered species.

Mass Audubon Society	The largest conservation organization in New England with a statewide network of 45 wildlife sanctuaries that welcome visitors of all ages and serves as the base for conservation, education, and advocacy work. Visit their web site for more information.


LOCAL ANIMAL CARE LINKS
Annabelle's Pet Care	In-Home Pet Care Serving Cape Ann since 1994. Bonded and Insured.

Dogtown Pet Care (978) 590-0331	Dog Walking, Daycare, Off leash playgroups and Field trips, In home overnight care, Safe-caged transportation.

Paws-at-Play 978-281-PLAY 866-360-PAWS	Doggie Daycare located in Gloucester, MA

Dogtopia of Danvers	Doggie Daycare located in Danvers, MA
LOCAL PET SUPPLY STORES
Animal Krackers	Provides top quality pet foods and supplies, as well as nutritional supplements, toys, small animals, birds, and fish. Located in Gloucester, MA.

Happy Tails Pet Supply 978-546-8500	Pet supply store located in Rockport, MA.

The Essex Bird Shop & Pet Supply (978) 768-7408	Pet supply store located in Essex, MA.
ONLINE PET SUPPLY STORES
LuLo	Dog Perfumes, Fragrances, Shampoos, Spritzers , Creams, and Healthy Solutions that are finely hand blended and produced with the highest quality of organic products. LuLo supports CAAA through their "Pause for Paws" Campaign

FunLovingPets.com	"Your Personal Pet Shopper. One stop for all your pet products, 24/ 7"

LOCAL ANIMAL TRAINERS
Animal Rescue League Behavior Helpline 617-226-5666	The ARL of Boston Pet Behavior Helpline is a free service with trained volunteers that help people and their animals who are having behavior problems. Please note that the volunteers staffing the helpline are trained to tackle basic behavior issues and should not be used for serious problems such as aggression. Some of the issues the volunteers handle are: Inappropriate elimination/house soiling in both cats and dogs, barking, chewing and destruction of home by dogs, crate training in dogs, puppy behaviors, cats that claw furniture, nip at hands/feet, jump on counters.

PetDog Training	Group classes, private instruction, problem solving, training advice. Classes in Gloucester, Danvers, Dracut, Haverhill, and Marblehead.

Paws For Praise 978-356-7667	Puppy classes for pups as young as 8 weeks old, basic manners classes for older puppies and dogs. Some of specialty classes including "Click a Trick", "Rocket Recall", and "Tiny Tykes" for the smaller dogs. Bonded and insured with more seven years of all breed training experience. Located in Danvers, MA. Call for more info.

Alana Stevenson, MS, CDBC	Dog and cat behavior specialist, small animal massage therapist. Offers private lessons, behavioral consultations, phone consultations, and pet sitting/dog walking.

Hardscrabble Canines Helene Budrow 978-546-3146	Canine behavior and training, finding answers to your canine questions!

WiggleBums	Dog-Friendly Training & Behavior Consulting with Jo Jacques, Behavior Counselor & Trainer
LOCAL ANIMAL GROOMERS
K-9 KUTS 978-282-0989	Wonderful grooming business located in Gloucester, MA.

Dog Spa	Retail store and grooming salon located in Beverly, MA.

Robyn's Dog Grooming 978-283-4211	Wonderful grooming business located in Gloucester, MA

Roamin' Baths Mobile Pet Spa 978-835-3072	Mobile Pet Spa based in Gloucester, MA

Best in Show Pet Salon 978-525-4900	Wonderful grooming business located in Gloucester, MA

The Barking Lot 978-281-8444‎	Wonderful grooming business located in Gloucester, MA
ANIMAL PHOTOGRAPHERS
Muddy Paw Studio	Pet photography by Sandra Mallalieu. Has donated her services to the Cape Ann Animal Aid. You can see her photos of CAAA animals on this web site, in our newsletters, and other various publicity materials!

Underwood Photography	Photography by Tom Underwood. Tom hosts a pet portrait event to benefit the CAAA once a year. He also photographs humans including weddings, family portraits, and senior photos.

Leanne St. Germain Photography	Leanne St. Germain donated her services to the Cape Ann Animal Aid for a final school project. She takes beautiful photos and put together a wonderful multi-media piece for us as well. You can see some of her photos of CAAA animals on this web site, in our newsletters, and other various publicity materials!
LOCAL VETERINARIANS
Cape Ann Veterinary Hospital (978) 283-3238	Cape Ann Veterinary Hospital is a full service medical facility for cats, dogs and exotic pets in Gloucester, MA. They offer comprehensive wellness services for healthy pets, early detection and treatment of disease, and complete medical, dental and surgical care throughout the life of your pet.

North Shore Veterinary Hospital (978) 283-0214	The North Shore Veterinary Hospital provides care for small animals (dogs/cats), pocket pets and birds located in Gloucester, MA

Seaport Veterinary Hospital (978) 283-8883	Seaport Veterinary Hospital is a full-service medical facility that provides comprehensive health care for dogs, cats and exotic pets located in Gloucester, MA

The Cat Doctor (978) 283-4949‎	Felines only Veterinary Practice located in Gloucester, MA

Animal House Calls of North Shore (978) 535-4263	House call veterinary practice serving the North Shore of Massachusetts including Beverly, Danvers, Lynn, Lynnfield, Marblehead, Nahant, North Reading Reading, Peabody, Salem, Saugus, Swampscott, and Wakefield.