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 The
American Veterinary Medical Association The American Veterinary
Medical Association (AVMA), established in 1863, is a not-for-profit
association representing more than 72,000 veterinarians working
in private and corporate practice, government, industry, academia,
and uniformed services. Structured to work for its members, the
AVMA acts as a collective voice for its membership and for the
profession.
 The
Aiken SPCA is Aiken’s local animal shelter, where many
loving dogs and cats are waiting for find a new home. Click this
link to find out about adoptable pets, volunteering, SPCA services,
and special events at the shelter. The SPCA also offers several
levels of obedience training as well as a free puppy workshop.
 The
Aiken County Animal Shelter also has many adoptable pets who
need new homes! This link takes you to a government site where
they post several photos of cats and dogs who have been picked
up or turned over to the shelter. The address, location, and phone
number can also be found at this site.
 Humane
Society of the United States makes a difference in the lives
of animals here at home and worldwide. The HSUS is dedicated to
creating a world where our relationship with animals is guided
by compassion. They seek a truly humane society in which animals
are respected for their intrinsic value, and where the human-animal
bond is strong.
 AAHA
Pet Care Library The American Animal Hospital Association is
an international association of more than 33,000 veterinary care
providers who treat companion animals. You will find a wealth of
information here on dogs, cats and unique pets of all kinds.
 The
Palmetto Poison Center serves as the Regional Poison Control
center for the State of South Carolina and is the only poison control
resource in the State. The Center is a cooperative effort of Palmetto
Richland Memorial Hospital and the U.S.C. College of Pharmacy.
Assistance for exposures to poisonous substances is available 24
hours a day, seven days a week. They can be reached through their
free hotline: 1-800-922-1117.
 ASPCA
Animal Poison Control Center has specially trained veterinary
toxicologists on-duty around the clock. We have an extensive collection
of scientific journals and books as well as sophisticated databases
available nowhere else. The center's clinical experiences collected
over the past ten years can be rapidly reviewed for diagnostic
and treatment insight.
 In
Memory of Pets offers a special place where you can express
your feelings with a Tribute, Memorial or a Candle Light in honor
of your beloved pet.
 MyVetOnline.com is an educational web site for people to find reliable and valuable information about pet health.
 PetFinder.com is
an adoption website for all kinds of pets across the country. By
specifying your zip code, you can find a specific breed, age, gender,
or size of an adoptable pet locally, regionally, or nationally.
Petfinder.com typically lists the local pet shelters, SPCA´s,
and adoption groups, making it easier to view all of the available
pets at your local adoption agencies.
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