Blithewold Manor
The Norman Bird Sanctuary
General Rhode Island and New England Travel Information:
About dogs, guide dogs, animal shelters,
and animal adoption:
Pet Finder
To find a shelter dog that suits you and your lifestyle, check out PetFinder, an online database of pets for adoption all across the country.
http://www.petfinder.com/
Guide Dogs for the Blind
Guide Dogs for the Blind is a school – for both people and dogs – but no other school even comes close to what we offer to people who are blind or visually impaired. We offer guide dogs and training free-of-charge to blind and visually impaired people throughout the US and Canada.
http://www.guidedogs.com/
Dog House Wines
“At Dog House, we make premium varietal California wines that are dependably delicious, approachable and affordable. Because we love wine and man’s best friend, Dog House is a loyal friend to Guide Dogs for the Blind, a charitable organization that provides free guide dogs and training to the blind and visually impaired.”
http://www.doghousewine.com/
The Potter League
Located in Middletown, Rhode Island, “The Potter League for Animals is committed to Zero Tolerance of animal suffering and homelessness…Our doors are opened to all unwanted animals in Newport County - the ill, the aged, the dangerous, the badly behaved and the unappealing as well as the highly adoptable animals.”
http://www.potterleague.org/
The Best Friends Animal Sanctuary
“The Best Friends Animal Sanctuary at Angel Canyon, at the heart of the Golden Circle of national parks in southern Utah, is home on any given day to about 2,000 dogs, cats, and other animals, who come from shelters and rescue groups around the country for special care they can only receive at Best Friends.
A few, who are too old or too sick, or who have suffered extra trauma, find a home and haven at the sanctuary, and are given loving care for the rest of their lives.”
http://www.bestfriends.org/
Puppies Aren’t Products
“The Puppies Aren't Products initiative seeks to help people understand the link between puppy mills and pet stores. Our goal is to shine light on the truth behind the puppy in the pet store window, so that American consumers no longer unknowingly support puppy mills. Our goal is to see that America's dogs no longer live in these cruel conditions.”
http://www.puppiesarentproducts.com/
The John DeBella Show
The John DeBella Show is a popular morning radio show on Philadelphia’s 102.9 WMGK classic rock station. Every spring, DeBella sponsors an annual Dog-Walk in Fairmount Park to promote animal adoptions through PAWS (Philadelphia Animal Welfare Society). Check out the “Dog Stuff” link on his website for information on purchasing or adopting a dog and other links to dog-related sites.
Philadelphia Animal Welfare Society
“PAWS is Philadelphia's largest rescue organization and only no-kill shelter, and is working to make Philadelphia a city in which every healthy and treatable pet is guaranteed a home. Through its adoption locations, special events, and foster care network, PAWS finds loving homes for thousands of animals each year.”
North Shore Animal League
Located in Port Washington, New York, “North Shore Animal League America is the largest no-kill animal rescue and adoption organization in the world, housing an average of 300 animals at any given time.”
Morris Animal Refuge
Located in Philadelphia, “The Morris Animal Refuge offers innovative and high quality care for cats, dogs and other small animals. The Refuge provides a full range of preventive, protective and adoption services for abused, neglected and abandoned animals.”
Animal Welfare Association
Located in Voorhees, New Jersey, “The Animal Welfare Association (AWA), is a non-profit, organization providing shelter for orphaned animals, low-cost spay and neuter services, pet assisted therapy and humane education for the community since 1948. For more than fifty years, AWA has been committed to the prevention and eradication of animal suffering.”
MUTTS comic strip
Patrick McDonnell’s MUTTS comic strip “has been described by Peanuts creator Charles Schulz as ‘one of the best comic strips of all time.’ McDonnell is involved with many animal and environmental charities, and is a member of the Board of Directors for both The Humane Society of the United States and the Fund for Animals.” Check out his “Animal and Environmental Friends” tab on his website for more great links.
The Humane Society
“The Humane Society of the United States is the nation's largest and most effective animal protection organization—backed by 11 million Americans, or one in every 28. Established in 1954, The HSUS seeks a humane and sustainable world for all animals—a world that will also benefit people.”
About ALS (Lou Gehrig’s Disease)
and MS (Multiple Sclerosis):
The ALS Association
The ALS Association is “the only national not-for-profit health organization dedicated solely to the fight against ALS. As the preeminent ALS organization, The Association leads the way in research, patient and community services, public education, and advocacy — giving help and hope to those facing the disease.”
http://www.alsa.org/
The National MS Society
The National MS Society “helps people affected by MS by funding cutting-edge research, driving change through advocacy, facilitating professional education, and providing programs and services that help people with MS and their families move their lives forward.”
http://www.nationalmssociety.org