PETS AND TRAINING

• Pet Behavior Tips
  Articles on dog, cat, and other small pets behavior and training from the Dumb Friends League of Colorado. (You'll need Adobe® Acrobat® Reader® to read these articles)
  


• Choosing and Getting a Pet
  If you're thinking of getting a pet, this article will help you define what you want, and explore how a pet will work with your family and lifestyle.
  


• Getting a Dog
  An excellent set of informative articles on getting a dog as a pet, from what kind of dog is right for you, to how to buy a dog.
  


• The Red Flags of a Puppy Mill
  Things to watch out for when you buy a puppy. If you see these red flags, you're probably not dealing with an ethical nor honest breeder.
  


• Choosing a Responsible Breeder
  Read about the hallmarks of a good breeder. There's also a list of "registries" that should set off alarms that you are not dealing with a responsible breeder.
  


• What's Wrong with Pet Shops?
  If you can't keep your eyes from that cute little doggie in the window...
  


• Before You Get A Dog
  More good insights on dog ownership and responsibilities
  


• What Makes a Breeder "Responsible"?
  Exerpts from posts to the rec.pets.dogs newsgroups, from eleven experienced breeders
  


• The Importantce of Obedience Training
  Obedience training trains dogs to be obedient, and to obey anything and everything they're told to do. Help your dog be the family member you dream about by training him.
  


• Obedience Training Your Dog
  Training techniques, how dogs learn, and what to look for in an obedience trainer.

PET ADOPTIONS

• The Oregon Humane Society
  If you're interested in adoption a pet that needs a home, check with Oregon Humane. They also need volunteers!
  


• Cat Adoption Team
  On an average day, the Pacific Northwest’s largest non-profit, no-kill cat shelter and hospital cares for 250-300 cats of all breeds and personalities. A great place to find a cat or kitten.
  


• Homes For Hounds
  This Pacific Northwest non-profit matches retired racing greyhounds with loving families.

PUREBRED ASSOCIATIONS

• American Kennel Club
  Registering purebred dogs in america for over 120 years
  


• Cat Breeds
  Read the history and profile of each of the 37 CFA-recognized cat breeds.
  


• CFA Northwest Region
  Links and information for Northwest Cat Fancier Association member clubs
  


• Cat Fanciers' Association
  The world's largest registry of purebred cats

MIXED BREED ASSOCIATIONS

• The Mixed Breed Dog
  An even-handed discussion of the qualities of the mixed breed dog
  


• Mix Breed Dog Clubs of America
  With the Mixed Breed Dog Clubs of America (MBDCA), owners of mixed breeds can enjoy the thrill of competing for titles in obedience, conformation, tracking, lure coursing, and more. MBDCA strongly encourages responsible ownership of all dogs. Dogs registered with MBDCA must be spayed or neutered.
  


• The American Mixed Breed Obedience Registration
  The American Mixed Breed Obedience Registration was established in 1983 in an effort to improve opportunities for mixed-breed dogs and to acknowledge the efforts and achievements of their handlers in obedience and agility competition.