Resources for Animal Lovers!

Disclaimer: These resource links are intended as a sharing of knowledge and information from the research and experience of Val Heart and her community. The resources listed here have been personally reviewed and approved for listing by Val Heart and her Team. However, Val bears no responsibility or liability in any way for the individual companies and products, which are solely the work of the respective owners. In some but not all cases, Val Heart & Friends may receive a small commission in exchange for her time and trouble to tell you about these resources, should you choose to invest in the resource posted here. Information is not intended to replace a one-on-one relationship with a qualified pet health care professional and is not intended as medical advice. Val encourages you to make your own pet health care decisions based upon your research and in partnership with a qualified pet health care professional.

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Help for Horses

Help for Dogs

Help for Cats

Help for Pets in General

Help for You

Interesting Resources

Animal Communicators Who Specialize in Working with Cats

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A list of Val’s favorite resources geared toward helping you with the care of your animal friends, and for your own personal and business growth. Visit http://www.parelli.com

Help For Horses

• Jane Savoie, 3 Time Olympic Master Horse Trainer has created a revolutionary new program: Guide To Training A Happy Horse,
• Equine Education Connection:  For horse training and therapy tips please visit www.eec-equine-therapy.com.  This is a free source of pertinent information for anyone working with horses.
• Pat Parelli, Natural Horsemanship: http://www.parelli.com
  Learn how horses move, think, and dominate each other so you can become a natural horseman and the respected leader of your herd.
• John & Josh Lyons: http://www.johnlyons.com/
  John Lyons and his son, Josh, have much to offer in their tried and true approaches to horsemanship, handling problems and bad horse behavior, learning how to develop a calm, happy working horse.
• Clinton Anderson, Downunder Horsemanship: http://www.downunderhorsemanship.com/
  Learn how to gain respect and control on the ground with your horse first before climbing in the saddle.
• Reach out to Horses: www.reachouttohorses.com/
  Anna Twinney is an internationally respected Equine Specialist, Natural Horsemanship Clinician, Communicator and Intuitive Healer. Through the Reach Out to Horses Program, the former Monty Roberts instructor is taking NH to another level and conducts clinics in Europe, Australia, Canada and the US. In the field of gentle horsemanship, Anna stands out in that she solely works in the horses’ own language.
• Info Horse: www.infohorse.com
  An online directory for horse lovers of all kinds. Loaded with all kinds of great information!
• Equine Affaire: www.equineaffaire.com
  Equine Affaire, Inc. was established in 1993 with the following mission: To create a first-class, education-oriented horsemen’s convention that would be second-to-none.
• Horses For Sale In MD Reddemeade provides English riding lessons for people of all ages . Reddemeade is a complete horse center, with friendly, professional staff qualified to teach horseback riding from the beginner to the advanced student to the dressage rider.
• http://ezall.com – For many horse owners, sheath cleaning is a daunting task. When it comes down to tackling this task, eZall Sheath Cleaner provides you with a new and effective formula for even the dirtiest jobs.
  At least every six months, a horse’s sheath needs to be cleaned of built up smegma and debris. Smegma is simply a collection of dirt and bodily excretions that build up inside the sheath. Healthy microorganisms live inside the horse?s sheath, so you do not want to use an antibacterial soap for cleansing; instead, use eZall Sheath Cleaner to remove unwanted bacteria and debris.
• What’s the true cost of owning a horse?  Great article explaining the costs involved!

Help for Dogs

• Pat McKay: www.patmckay.com
  The key to nutrition for healthy, happy cats and dogs is raw food. Pat McKay is devoted to giving you the information, products and services necessary for feeding your carnivores the way Mother Nature intended.
• Halshan: www.halshan.com
  Halshan Premium Raw Food provides your dog and cats with a healthy foundation of fresh meats and vegetables.
• Flint River Ranch Premium Dog Food: http://www.frrco.com/T154
  Human grade organic ingredients with no fillers or dyes, manufactured fresh, sent directly to your home from the plant closest to you, and comes with a 30 day money back guarantee!! Plus, it is cheaper than comparable quality foods! Hard to beat that deal, plus animals love it.
• Association of Pet Dog Trainers (APDT): www.apdt.com
  The mission of the APDT is to enhance the human-dog relationship by educating trainers, other animal professionals and the public and advocating dog-friendly training.
• Cesar Milan, People Training for Dogs: www.cesarmilaninc.com
  Cesar, The Dog Whisperer, is sometimes criticized for his occasional harsh approaches with dogs. However, his true gift is that he specializes in training people to understand their dogs viewpoints, dog psychology, how to create stable dog environments and packs, and how to become a calm, assertive Leader.
• Dogwise: www.dogwise.com
  Dogwise offers the widest variety of positive-method dog books and products.
• Dog Breeds, Dog Care and Dog Information – Dr. Jungle’s pet and animal care resource on dog care, behavior, training, diseases, feeding, and diet. Dog breed information and pictures along with how to take care of a dog to provide your pet with the best dog health care. http://animal-word.com
• Tim Link Cumming, GA 404-422-6355, [email protected], www.wagging-tales.com Tim is a lost/missing animal specialist.
• Dr. Kruesi, D.V.M: www.crvetcenter.com
  Cold River Veterinary C-enter: Nutritional Medicine for Dogs and Cats
• Top Tag Pet ID – www.toptagpetid.com – This brand new dog tag technology allows anyone to find out the details of a lost dog. Simply plug the tag into your computers USB port and you have access to all of the personal information regarding the dog, such as home address and telephone number. As a dog owner you can put any medical information on the tag in case of a medical emergency
• Orthopedic Dog Beds – http://www.mammothoutlet.com/
  Superior quality orthopedic large dog beds and designer dog beds at discount prices recommended by vets and breeders for over a decade. Visit the online dog bed outlet.
• Dog and Horse Related Marketplace and Directory- http://www.animaroo.com/
  Labradoodle Puppies and Quarter Horses for Sale! This site is also a great information resource for dog and horse care and anything dog and horse related. You can list your dog in their online directory and touch base with other dog owners with similar interests! This is a very versatile site with a wealth of great information.
• Dog and and Cat Sitting for Our Friends in the UK-  www.animalangels.co.uk
  For the times you need to travel without your animal friends and need a sitter, or someone who can aid you when you have a big project and can’t pay enough attention to your friends.
• Dog Powered Scooters – http://www.dogpoweredscooter.com/
  This is a very fun website to visit! Many choices for dog powered vehicles that will make both you and your dogs very happy!.
• http://veterinariantechnician.org/top-50-reads-for-understanding-the-animal-obesity-epidemic/ This is a fantastic site that will help you understand obesity in dogs.
• Dog Food Recalls – Don’t feed your dog bad food – stay up to date on the latest dog food recalls –http://dogfoodchat.com/dog-food-recalls/
• Natural Pet Remedies – In an age of over toxicity based on our environment, food supply and medications it is nice to find a resource for all natural products and remedies for our dogs. http://thevintagedog.com/product_list.html
• dog spray
  Our all-natural cat and dog spray plus dog wipes and cat wipes are safe and effective for killing germs and keeping you and your pet clean. Pet-e-Pure all-natural pet wipes are also convenient to carry and can be accessible any time and anywhere
• Dog Obedience Training New Orleans New Orleans, Louisiana home dog obedience trainer, best dog barking training advice, dog behavior & easy dog biting training from In Control Dog Training.
• Protection Dogs
• Going Rawr! A Complete Guide to putting Your Dog on a Raw Food Diet (ebook) – Many doctors are now recommending we feed our dogs raw food, and this ebook gives many suggestions and tips on how to easily manage this for a healthier and happy furrkids
• Moving Dogs to Hawaii Welcome to Island Pet Movers – Looking to relocate your Pet to or from Hawaii? We Ship Pets!, Quarantine processing, pet relocation service in Hawaii
• www.dogfoodadvisor.com – Find hundreds of online dog food reviews
• http://dog-training-equipment-store.com/ – Dog training equipment, harnesses, collars, bite sleaves, muzzles and more.
• http://mastiff-dog-breed-store.com/, http://all-about-cane-corso-dog-breed.com/, http://dog-muzzles-store.co.nz/, http://wire-dog-muzzles.com/, http://belgian-malinois-dog-breed-store.com/, http://black-russian-terrier-dog-breed-store.com/store/, Muzzles, leashes, and everything dog related.
• Boxer Dog Breed Wearing – The best fitting harnesses, collars, muzzles, leashes and other training and walking gear for your Boxer.
• Leather Dog Muzzles for Active Dogs – A wide range of Leather Walking and Leather Agitation Muzzles are available in this Leather Dog Muzzles Webstore.
• Professional Originally Designed Great Dane Breed Accessories – Uniquely designed dog collars, harnesses, muzzles, leashes, and other dog stuff for Great Dane breed.
• Dog Equipment Specially Created For Rottweiler Breed – Best fitting collars, harness and muzzles for your Rottweiler. Big choice of dog toys and different training equipment.
• All Necessary Equipment For Amstaff Breed – Big choice of walking and training, unique handcrafted and everyday collars, muzzles, harnesses and leads.
• Professional Training American Bulldog breed equipment – Best quality American Bulldog accessories: collars, harnesses, leashes and muzzles, bite sleeve, dog toys, etc.
• English Bull Terrier Equipment Store – Order now great variety of Bull Terrier Harnesses, Muzzles, Collars, Leashes and other training products at best prices!
• All About Doberman Dog Breed – Professional dog training equipment for your Doberman – Click Here!
• Best choice for your Siberian Husky – High quality Siberian Husky training equipment, muzzles, harnesses, leshes, collars, bite tugs and toys
• http://www.sharpei-dog-breed-store.com/ – Specialized Shar Pei Training Equipment Store. Wide range of heavy duty and decorative harnesses and muzzles as well as collars, leads and other approved quality training tools designed to fit the needs of your Shar Pei.
• http://www.schutzhund-bite-sleeves-k9-store.com/ – Schutzhund Bite Sleeves Store. Excellent selection of bite sleeves (hidden, intermediate, puppy sleeves, etc.) and a variety of other high quality heavy duty equipment for K9 and Schutzhund training.
• http://www.k9-equipment-store.com/ – Great number of Muzzles, Harnesses, Collars, Toys, Bite Suits etc. for medium and large dog breeds and for different purposes. Ordinary
  walks, traveling, training, agitation and other types of activity will become even more pleasant things for you and your dog.
• http://www.cane-corso-dog-breed-store.com/ – Best Cane Corso Outfit. Unique and excellent quality Harnesses, Collars, Muzzles, Leads and a lot of other Cane Corso Training Equipment. Check them yourself!
• http://www.all-about-belgian-malinois-dog-breed.com/ – Belgian Malinois high quality professional dog training equipment. Order now dog training equipment, dog supplies, and handling items for Belgian Malinois. High dog-safe quality, low prices.
• http://www.schutzhund-training-store.com/ – High quality equipment for professional Schutzhund training: Harnesses, Bite Suits, Sleeves, Muzzles, Collars etc. Different shapes, colors and sizes are available. All products are eco-friendly.
• http://www.all-about-mastiff-dog-breed.com/ – Get now Luxurious Harnesses, Muzzles for Large Mastiff Breeds, Gorgeous Collars and Strong Leashes for Powerful dogs!
• http://www.all-about-german-shepherd-dog-breed.com/ – Best fitting harnesses, muzzles, elegant collars, reliable leashes for your German Shepherd!
• http://www.boxer-dog-breed-store.com/ – See wide range of Professional Harnesses, Muzzles, Collars, Leashes, Bite Training Equipment and Teeth Care Toys for active Boxer! Choose the perfect equipment now!
• http://www.german-shepherd-dog-breed-store.com/ – Great choice of high value German Shepherd muzzles, harnesses, collars, leashes, bite tugs and toys.
• affordable pet medications Finding the right affordable pet products for your family pet can be tough. The price is usually high, but the family will go through with it so the best thing to do is search for cheap pet medications at advocacy groups such as www.apaw.org today.
• natural pet remedies Do your dogs get the right amount of treats and supplements? For flea and tick control problems, you can get great deals on them and other dog care or dog health items right now online at VetIQ.com. Learn more and keep your dogs happy and healthy.
• discount dog bones :-When purchasing bulk dog treats online, find the best discount pet treats are available at MintiesBones.com where you can find healthy dog treats made in the USA at the right price points for your budget. Find cheap dog biscuits & treats today.
• dog mosquito protection :- Learn everything you need to know about dog flea and tick prevention from the experts at VetguardPlus.com today and keep your flea and tick problems to a minimum this year. LearN about flea control for dogs and what products will work best on yours.
• True Science If you are looking for quality treats for your pet, trust your pet to TruRx. Cord Christensen is part of the management team at True Science. Located in Eagle, True Science products are an excellent choice for your pets health.
• Scott Adcock True Science There are many ways to treat and care for your dog’s coat, one would be to look at all the different products available from Skin and Coat that are online from True Science LLC. Find vitamin E for dogs and help with issues like dry irritated skin.
• Excellent outfit for your Bullmastiff. Great variety of collars, muzzles, harnesses, leads – everything you need for your dog’s walking, tracking, pulling, training and future championship.
• Excellent selection of everyday and specialized training dog equipment for Newfoundland breed at very affordable prices. Custom made products are available.
• One of the leading Dalmatian dog breed webstores. Excellent variety of every day and specialized equipment for your dog’s needs.
• Professional webstore for Pitbull breed. Approved quality and thought-through design of harnesses, muzzles, collars and other equipment for Pitbulls.
• Certified Quality Dogue de Bordeaux Dog Breed Equipment. Thought-off design of muzzles, harnesses, collars, leads and other professional training equipment for your noble defender!
• Amazing stuff for your beloved pet. Find your favourite collar, leash, harness, muzzle, dog toy or whatever for your dog – train him professionally and with style.
• Best selection of dog daily and specialized equipment for Bulldog breeds. Considered design, approved quality materials and affordable prices. Leather and nylon collars, great variety of muzzles, lots of harnesses, healthy chewing toys and leashes to any taste are available here.
• Must have canine equipment for your Golden Retriever. Excellent quality and unique designs will meet the needs of the most demanding dog owner.
• Specially created collars, harnesses and muzzles for Labrador breed. Handcrafted training and everyday dog equipment.
• Can a Dog Eat That?  Click here to to take a Fun Quiz & Guide for Mealtime
• Autism Speaks Assistance Dog Resources
• Tons of Info on Protecting your pets during an emergency Pet and Animal Emergency Planning
• Want to Foster a Service Dog? Service dogs for America
• VA Benefits for Service Dogs
• Great site for all dog lovers! http://www.insidedogsworld.com/dog-care/
• Pet-Proofing – Tips for Keeping your Home & Yard safe for Dogs
• Great Article on Camping with your dog – https://goalloutdoors.com/camping/how-to-camp-with-your-dog/
• Great Article; Driving With Dogs 101: How to Keep Your Dog Safe and Happy in the Car

Help for Cats

• Male Cat Names: http://www.catnamesmeow.com/male-cat-names.htm, Hundreds of boy cat names organized alphabetically.
• Boston cat sitter Whether you are out on vacation, business or just work weird hours, Boston Felines and Fidos will care for your dog, cat or other pets as if they were our own. Contact us for a free, in-home consultation.
• Pet-Proofing – Tips for Keeping your Home & Yard safe for Cats

Help for Pets in General

• Top 20 Pet Food Forums and Message Boards http://veterinariantechnician.org
• Quickcare Pet Insurance: Pet insurance for those times when caring for your pets gets very costly. As you know the cost for surgery has skyrocketed. Check out  www.quickcarepetinsurance.com to see how affordable pet care insurance really is.
• Earthfire Institute: http://www.eathfireinstitute.org
  Earthfire Institute is an Animal Rescue Sanctuary dedicated to conservation, education, protection of Native Wildlife and research into developing a better understanding
• Nature’s Corner: http://www.naturescornermagaziine.com
  Nature’s Corner(tm) explores the intelligence of all types of animals in our homes, our backyards and in the rest of Nature.
• Animal Wellness Magazine: http://www.animalwellness.com
  Articles on natural healing and nutrition, advice from leading animal experts, coping with pet loss, and acting on behalf of endangered animals.
• Animal Behavior Network: http://www.animalbehavior.net
  All that is necessary for a good pet to do bad things is for the pet parent to know nothing about normal species-specific behaviors and gentle pet behavior.
• Animal Behavior Careers: http:/www.indiana.edu/~animal/help/careers.html
  Find out about careers in animal behavior from the Education Committee of the Animal Behavior Society, center for integrative study.
• Animal Behavior Society: http://www.animalbehavior.org
  Includes Applied Animal Behavior Certification information and selected animal behavior web resources.
• Animal Behavior – Wikibooks: http://en.wikibooks.org/wiki/animal_behavior
  Explore the mechanisms and evolution of animal behavior, life cycles, migration…
• Pet Friendly Real Estate: Arkadia: Real estate listings & homes for sale
  International real estate classified ads from homeowners or brokers to buy, sell or rent your property, house, apartment, business, land. Worldwide directory of vacation rentals by owner! Pet Friendly!
• Pet Supplies and Information – http://www.cheappetstore.com Compare prices on over 50,000+ unique and customized pet gifts, giftware for cats, dogs and favorite pets, pet lover gifts and much more. Visit Cheappetstore.com today.
• Environmental Working Group – http://www.ewg.org Top news stories covered by a group dedicated to helping our world’s animal population. Find out what the critical news is today that impacts you and your animal friends.
• Foster Program for Military Pets- http://www.netpets.org Foster homes are found for any pets belonging to miliary personnel who are on active duty and deployed throughout the world. Many different kinds of pets are fostered from to domestic to exotic.
• Jobs for Pet Lovers – http://www.getanimalcarejobs.com/ If you are looking for a job caring for animals then I suggest checking out this animal care job posting site.
• Pet Transport-Pet Relocation- Aground transport shipping company offering dog and cat shipping. Add Your pet related web site to our Pet Directory-Pet link exchange where you can find many puppies for sale from dog breeders.
• Cat Scratching Posts from CozyCatFurniture.com – For the cat parent who loves to spoil their furrkids.  You will find every kind of scratching post to condo imaginable, and at an affordable price.
• Teacup Chihuahua Fashion Dress, Leash Lead Unique Crochet Stitch – Myknitt.com, Myknitt specializes in making handmade crochet stitch dog clothes, dog fashion dress, teacup chihuahua best sweater, and many other pet apparel designs.  Their designs are very unique, luxurious and at a very reasonable price
• How does Smoking Affect your Pets?  Click here to learn more
• State by State Guide to Moving with Pets:  https://www.goodcall.com/moving/moving-with-pets/
• National Council for Aging Care’s guide on Pets for Seniors: http://www.aginginplace.org/seniors-and-pets/
•  Website with tips and reviews for cat and dog owners:  https://best1x.com/
• Live in a HighRise or Condo?  This Blog post has lots of great information on caring for your pets; http://www.highrises.com/pet-care-in-condos-and-apartments.php
• The Simple Dollar’s guide to financial aid for pets. During medical emergencies and times of need, some owners may not have the financial means to cover the high cost of emergency vet bills. To ensure every pet gets the help they need, we created a state by state guide that provides a list of the resources and organizations in each state that are offering financial assistance for pet owners in need.
  https://www.thesimpledollar.com/the-ultimate-guide-to-financial-aid-for-pets/
• Pet Insurance Reviews – Read reviews of the top pet insurance companies from industry experts. https://365petinsurance.com/
• Lost Pets?  A guide to prevention & rescue: https://purringpal.com/lost-pets/
• Everything You Need to Know About Renting with Pets
• Curious about Pet Insurance? We have an excellent resource for you here; https://policyscout.com/pet-insurance-explained
• Information on Security Cameras and Safety for your pets: https://www.cctvcameraworld.com/security-cameras.html
• Does Homeowners Insurance Cover Pets? https://www.thezebra.com/homeowners-insurance/coverage/does-homeowners-insurance-cover-pets/

 

Help for You

• Mary Cordaro, H3Environmental: http://marycordaro.com/
  H3 Environmental is more than a healthy home products and consulting group. Help for not only the chemically sensitive and those prone to allergies but anyone trying conscientiously to maintain their health and the health of their home.
• The Ultimate Guide to Shopping Green for your pet!
• Kundalini Reiki Healing: http://www.kundalini-reiki-healing.net
  Experience the energy of Kundalini Reiki Healing for healing and personal development.
• The Omega Institute: http://www.eomega.org/omega/workshops
  A world renowned institute of higher self learning, growth and spiritual development.
• The BodyTalk(tm) System of Healing Therapies: http://www.bodytalksystem.com/
  Dr John Veltheim, founder of this remarkable system of healing, has created the #1 fastest growing healing modality in the world.
• Health and Wellness Made Easy: http://www.easyhealthandwellness.blogspot.com
• The Mitteeijers provide an interactive way to discuss the latest news on health and wellness. Be sure to check out what they have to say about Mangosteen Juice for just a taste of what they have to offer.
• Accredited Nursing Home Health – www.accreditednursing.net Accredited Nursing Home Health specializes in providing dependable and compassionate home nursing to individuals in a home setting. Animals need guidance to know what is happening with their people when they are ill, injured or dying. They want to know who the nursing assistants are and why they are there, what is happening to their person, how they can be of assistance and what is needed or wanted from them. And, there are also times when their animals reflect their person’s problems in their own behavior and health as well.
• Salt Lamps and Organic Skin Care – www.SpiritualQuest.comSpiritualQuest.com provides a wide variety of natural crystal salt lamps, and other natural Himalayan Salt Crystals and organic related works fo art. Salt lamps will help rid your space of negative energy.
• Water Filters – Find solutions to your water filter and reverse osmosis filtration system needs. at http://www.advancedwaterfilters.com
• Organic Meals Delivered Get your organic meals delivered and taste the delicious, freshly prepared, energy enhancing, balanced meals available for delivery.
• Alkaline Food Chart: Check out energiseforlife.com for a great alkaline food chart.
• Natural Organic Agave Syrups  http://www.naturelwest.eu/agave-inulin-need-know/
• Need help with Vet costs?  This site may help
• Information about human health is important for making people aware of how to stay well, how to recognize signs of illness, https://www.recallreport.org/health-information/conditions/
• https://mesothelioma.net/pets-asbestos-exposure-mesothelioma/ and https://www.cerebralpalsyguidance.com/cerebral-palsy/treatment/pet-therapy/
• Help for Senior Citizens struggling with addiction; https://rehabnet.com/
• Animal Assisted Drug Rehab Therapy  https://www.drugrehab.com/treatment/types-of-therapy/animal-assisted/
• The Complete Guide to Pet Ownership for Seniors https://www.aplaceformom.com/resources/pets-for-seniors/
• Fast facts about mental illness https://www.arrowpassage.com/mental-illness-facts/

 

 

Interesting Resources

• A Network for Grateful Living: http://gratefulness.org/index.htm
  A worldwide community for grateful life and action, their mission is to challenge and inspire people to go beyond mere thanks-giving and find a deeper purpose.
• Griffin Kanter, Body Talk and Animal Talk, “helping animals express their thoughts and emotions.” [email protected],www.talkwiththeanimals.com, 713-728-4985 (Houston).
• Jackie Klieger, Body Talk and Animal Talk too (Houston) 713-660-0084.
• Charity Navigator: Your Guide to Intelligent Giving. http://www.charitynavigator.org/This site is a great place to research a charity that you are considering donating to. It is also a resource for finding worthwhile charities that support what you are most passionate about.
• http://www.actiondonation.org/articles/tips-for-choosing-a-charity.html  Action Donation is a website that shines a light on some of the ways to choose a charity. They also have a list of charities that you may not be aware of, such as the Lions, Tigers & Bears charity.
• Teleclass learning center: List your classes for free – http://www.CCULearning.com
• A dog-friendly site chocked full of interesting information. http:www.majikpoodle.com. You will want to check out their very useful insights into dog food brands.
• American Society of Dowsers, Inc.  800-711-9530
  www.dowsers.org
• How can having a Pet Prevent Kids from Using Drugs or Alcohol?  Click here to learn more!

 

 

These are animal communicators who specialize in working with cats:

Tera Thomas: [email protected], www.hummingbirdfarm.org

Marie Way: www.animalloveconsulting.com, telephone 970-881-3709.

Griffin Kanter: www.talkwiththeanimals.com, telephone 713-728-4985

Kristin Thompson: www.communicatewithanimals.com, telephone 716-778-6233

Morgine Jurdan, telephone 360-686-9886

Diane Samsel – Telephone 828-859-5912. www.dianesamsel.com