
The AnimalShelter.org web site was created in an effort to place homeless animals throughout the United States. These animals are often located in one of thousands of animal shelters and rescue’s throughout the Country which offer a temporary placement while a loving family is found. At the AnimalShelter.org we provide a database of animals which will allow you to search for your next pet based on animal type, breed, size, gender and location. You can also search through our growing directory which now includes, animal shelters, lost, found or adoptable pets, pet medications, dog parks, and hundreds of frequently asked questions. If you would like to make a gift or support our cause please purchase a ribbon from our animal shelter support page. Remember adopting a pet is saving a life.
Daily Pet Tips & Info...
Enjoying Thanksgiving with your pet
The Animal Shelter has published these safety tips regarding treating your pet to a few nibbles of your Thanksgiving leftovers.
-- Gobble Gobble - Talkin' Turkey. Giving your pet a small nibble of turkey is OK — just make sure that it's boneless and fully cooked. Raw or undercooked turkey can contain salmonella bacteria, and dogs can choke on bones, which splinter easily. Neither of these will make for happy holidays.
-- A Feast Fit for a Kong. While the humans are chowing down, consider giving your cat and dog their own little feast. Stuff bits of turkey, dribbles of gravy or vegetables such as sweet potatoes and green beans — inside a Kong toy (if you do not have one they can be purchased at your local super store for around $5.00). They'll be happily occupied for hours trying to get their meal out, and way too busy to come begging for table scraps.
-- Sage Advice. This herb makes stuffing taste great, but sage also contains some essential oils and resins that can cause pets to suffer an upset stomach and has also been known to cause depression of the central nervous system, either way its not worth the risk, so find other treats you can share.
-- Bread Dough. According to veterinarians at the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center (APCC), when bread dough is ingested, an animal's body heat causes the dough to rise in the stomach. As alcohol is produced during the rising process, the dough expands. Pets who've eaten bread dough may experience abdominal pain, bloat, vomiting, disorientation and depression. All of these are bad, so please refrain from sharing bread dough with your pets.
If you are concerned about food that your pet has indigested, you may call the APCC emergency hot line 24 hours a day at (888) 426-4435.
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Pet friendly vacation rentals We are pleased to offer
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In Memory Of. After many requests we have added an In Memory Of page to our site.
A gift can be given here and we will add your name, the amount, and any message you would like to our page of memories. Click
In Memory Of to see what memories and stories have been added.
Search for local dog parks.Our dog park directory is new and growing, Dog parks are an excellent place to take your dog for exercise or fun.

You can now lookup some of the most common
pet meds, how they should be used, stored, and potential side effects. Click now to get a list of common medical conditions, and treatments.
You can now add your shelter or rescue organization If your shelter or rescue is not listed you can now add it to our directory of nearly 6000 organizations .
State based search for animal shelters and rescues is now available You can now click on your state and view all shelters and rescues.
Zip Code search for Pets is now available You can now enter your zip code and a range in miles to determine which pets are in your area.
Zip Code search for Animal Shelters is now available You can now enter your zip code and a range in miles to determine which organizations are in your area.
You can now place a quick search link to our site using the code available on this link.
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