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Reduced risk vaccines for felines
Heartgard
Frontline
Hills
Revolution
Laxíaire
Invisible Fence company
Association of American Feed Control Officials
U. S. Food and Drug Administration Center for Veterinary Medicine

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Companion Obedience

There are many different techniques to make your pet a obedient part of the family. We encourage everyone to join a obedience group not only for the training part of the experience but to get your pet socialized. Sometimes the costs of doing this can seem expensive at first but the long term rewards and situations that are avoided are always a bigger benefit.

Christine's K-9 Service
Pawsitive Vybe
The Humane Society of Kent County
Bark Busters
Certification Council for Professional Dog Trainers (CCPDT)
Association of Pet Dog Trainers (APDT)
Animal Behavior Associates - great website with a lot of good information
Urban Puppy
Puppy Smarts
My Smart Puppy

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Animal Welfare Organizations

Indoor Cat Initiative
Five Million Reasons
Humane Society of Kent County
Humane Society of the United States
PetFinder

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Local Adoption/Rescue Groups

We want to make sure you are getting your new family member from a reputable organization. Adopting a pet is a long term investment and we want the adopter to standby their adoptions and that their interests are in the welfare of the community and not their pocket book.

Humane Society
Vicky's Pet Connection
Crash's Landing
Kent County Animal Shelter
Mecosta County Animal Shelter

Or adopt one of these great pets!



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Wildlife Organizations

Blandford Nature Center's Wildlife Education Center and Rehabilitation Facility is one of Grand Rapid's most exciting educational resources. Wildlife rehabilitation, up-close public viewing of live native Michigan species, and entertaining educational programs are all part of what makes the Wildlife Education Center valuable to the community.

Blandford Nature Center

Wildlife Rehab Center Ltd. is an independent, nonprofit, volunteer organization dedicated to offering the West Michigan area a reliable, high-quality resource for the rehabilitation of orphaned, abandoned, injured, or incapacitated wildlife

Wildlife Rehab Center

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Veterinary Organizations

American Veterinary Medical Association
Michigan Veterinary Medical Association

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Insurance

Pet insurance has become increasingly more common and important in many companion pet households. Plans are available that cover emergency care only but many also offer coverage for routine care with the option to add coverage for hereditary conditions, chemotherapy, accidental death, and final disposition costs. Costs of these plans vary greatly depending on your family’s needs and desires. We encourage you to investigate several insurance providers and obtain quotes to see which company best suite your family needs.
When obtaining quotes consider the following:
-Multiple pet discounts
-Microchipped pet discounts
-Special needs certification discounts
-Indoor versus outdoor lifestyles
-Hunting dog
-Purebred or prominent breed hereditary exclusions





For kittens and puppies under 12 months old



















Pet Plan

TheBestPetInsurance.Com - website that reviews pet insurance


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Organization & Associations

MSU Center for Comparative Oncology
American Kennel Club
The Cat Fanciers' Association
Orthopedic Foundation for Animals

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Video Information

Caring for Your Diabetic Cat
Giving Your Cat a Pill or Capsule
Giving Your Cat Liquid Medications
Trimming Your Cat's Claws
Taking Your Cat's Temperature
Brushing Your Cat's Teeth



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School Resources and Safe Links for Young Explorers

Young people are our future and we want to encourage them to have an interest in veterinary medicine and in the environment. These links are safe for all ages and provide a vast amount of information on how they can become involved.

For vet bound college students
Becoming a Veterinarian

Animated journey's in owning a pet
ASPCA AnimalLand
Science for Kids (USDA)
Kids and Wildlife
National Association for Humane and Environmental Education for Teens
Discovery Channel's Animal Plane
National Geographic Kids
Smithsonian National Zoological Park
AVMA Accredited Veterinary Colleges
Association of American Veterinary Medical Colleges
College of Veterinary Medicine at MSU. One of the premiere Vet Schools in the world.

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Pet Publications

Play More Magazine
ASPCA Newsletter
Pets Matter
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Local Links

Rockford Chamber of Commerce
City of Rockford
City of Cedar Springs
The Rockford Squire
The Rockford Independent
Mitchell's Run thru Rockford