Louisa
Humane Society
P.O. Box 1837
Louisa, VA 23093
email: info@louisahumanesociety.com
"He is your
friend, your partner, your defender, your dog. You are his life, his love,
his leader. He will be yours, faithful and true, to the last beat of his
heart. You owe it to him to be worthy of such devotion." ~Mark Twain
"The problem with cats is that they get the same exact look whether they see a moth or an ax-murderer." ~Paula Poundstone
"There is no psychiatrist in the world like a puppy licking your face." ~Ben Williams
"Cat's Motto: No matter what you've done wrong, always try to make it look like the dog did it." ~Unknown
"A barking dog is often more useful than a sleeping lion." ~Washington Irving
"You may own a cat, but cannot govern one." ~Kate Sanborn
"Things that upset a terrier may pass virtually unnoticed by a Great Dane." ~Smiley Blanton
Your pet is part of your family and the more informed you are, the better you can ensure your pet's well being and happiness. The following links provide information on health and behavior issues that you may be experiencing. We encourage you to look at these websites, and hope that they give you useful information and perhaps answer some questions you may have.
Note that each of these links will take you to a website outside of LHS, and will open in a new browser window, so that you may easily return to the LHS site.
Take me directly to Spay & Neuter Resources & Help.
www.pirc-cva.info
PIRC (Pet Information and Resource Center) was compiled for the benefit of companion animals and concerned individuals in Louisa County and neighboring areas. We hope to promote the use of this site as an information clearinghouse for those seeking information about how to care for their animals, what to do about stray and ill-tended animals, and to learn about a host of other issues relating to animal welfare and living well in the company of animals. This resource does not attempt to replicate the wide array of information available on the internet. Rather we aim to list local resources and to organize easy access to web information relevant specifically to residents of central Virginia.
Adopting a Pet
Concerning Cats
Disease Prevention
Distinctly Dogs
Fleas & Ticks
Grieving the Loss of a Pet
Household Dangers...Protecting Your Pet
Nutrition
Pet Odor & Stain Removal
Positive Reinforcement & Training
Seasonal Pet Information & Care
Spay & Neuter
Special Circumstances
Territorial Marking Behavior
Unusual Pet Eating Habits
Adopting a Pet...What You Should Consider back to top
| Is this the Best Time to Adopt? | http://www.ddfl.org/behavior/besttime.pdf |
| Selecting the Right Pet for You | http://www.ddfl.org/behavior/right-pet.pdf |
| Children & Dogs | http://www.ddfl.org/behavior/kidsdogs.pdf http://www.hillsidespca.com/dogproofing.htm |
| Think Before You Buy Pets as Christmas Presents | Holiday Pets |
| The Joys of an older pet | Adopting an Older Pet |
Concerning CATS back to top
Disease Prevention back to top
| For Cats | http://www.avma.org/careforanimals/animatedjourneys/pethealth/feline.asp |
| For Dogs | http://www.avma.org/careforanimals/animatedjourneys/pethealth/canine.asp |
Regarding DOGS back to top
Fleas & Ticks, Oh MY! back to top
| What You Should Know About Flea & Tick Products | http://www.hsus.org/ace/11795 |
Grieving the Loss of a Pet back to top
| Grieving the Loss of a Pet | http://www.ddfl.org/behavior/grieving.pdf |
| Coping with a Pet's Death | http://www.hsus.org/pets/pet_care/ coping_with_the_death_of_your_pet/ |
Protecting Your Pet from Household Dangers back to top
| Household Dangers for Pets | http://www.hsus.org/pets/pet_care/protect_your _pet_from_common_household_dangers/ |
| Free Emergency Rescue Sticker (ASPCA) | http://www.aspca.org/site/PageServer?pagename=pets_rescuesticker |
Pet Nutrition...Keeping Your Pet Healthy back to top
| 10 Tips on Good Nutrition for Puppies & Kittens | http://www.aspca.org/site/PageServer? pagename=pets_petnutritionpuppykitten |
| Top 10 Nutrients Your Pets Need and Why | http://www.aspca.org/site/PageServer? pagename=pets_petnutritionnutrients |
| 10 Tips on Feeding Your Adult Pet | http://www.aspca.org/site/PageServer? pagename=pets_petnutritionadult |
| 10 Tips on Feeding Older Pets | http://www.aspca.org/site/PageServer? pagename=pets_petnutritionolder |
Pet Odor & Stain Removal back to top
| Removing Pet Odors and Stains | http://www.ddfl.org/behavior/clean-stains.pdf |
Positive Reinforcement & Training back to top
| Positive Reinforcement: Training Your Pet with Treats and Praise | http://www.ddfl.org/behavior/positive-reinforce.pdf |
Seasonal Pet Information & Care back to top
| Winter Hazards | http://www.ddfl.org/behavior/winter-tips.pdf |
| Halloween: How Keep Your Pet Safe | http://www.ddfl.org/behavior/halloween-tips.pdf |
| Holiday Hazards: Keeping Your Pet Safe | http://www.ddfl.org/behavior/holiday-tips.pdf |
| Stuffed Toys Make the Best Easter Pets |
http://www.ddfl.org/behavior/easter2.htm |
| Hot Weather Hazards | http://www.ddfl.org/behavior/hot-weather-tips.pdf |
| Keep Your Pet Safe On The Fourth Of July | http://www.ddfl.org/behavior/july4.pdf |
Spay & Neuter back to top
| Why Spay or Neuter | http://www.aspca.org/site/DocServer/Why_SpayNeuter-English.pdf?docID=188 http://www.spayva.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=50&Itemid=55 |
| Myths & Facts | http://www.hsus.org/pets/pet_care/myths_and_facts_ about_spaying_and_neutering.html |
Free or Low Cost Spay/Neuter Services |
http://www.spayva.org/ |
Special Circumstances to Consider back to top
| Moving with your pet | http://www.ddfl.org/behavior/moving.pdf http://www.hsus.org/pets/pet_care/moving_ how_to_move_your_pet_safely.html |
| Preparing Your Pet for Baby's Arrival | http://www.ddfl.org/behavior/babyprep.pdf |
| Choosing a Boarding Kennel | http://www.ddfl.org/behavior/boardken.pdf |
| Choosing a Pet Sitter | http://www.hsus.org/pets/pet_care/choosing_a_pet_sitter/ |
Territorial Marking Behavior back to top
| Territorial Marking Behavior | http://www.ddfl.org/behavior/territorial.pdf |
Unusual Pet Eating Habits back to top
| Unusual Eating Habits in Pets | http://www.ddfl.org/behavior/pica.pdf |
