Pet Hotlines
"No one appreciates the very special genius of your conversation as a dog
does." - Christopher Morely
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The following numbers are for organizations that offer counseling or
support for those that have lost a pet.
Chicago Veterinary Medical Association in conjunction with the
Delta Society
708/603-3994
Consultation and call is free except for applicable long distance
charges. Offers pet loss support counseling. Hours: Messages can be
left anytime. Calls are returned 7 to 9pm, M-F.
Center for Animals in Society at the University California at Davis
916/752-4200
Consultaion is free, except for applicable long distance charges. When
counselor returns call, charges will be reversed. Offers pet loss support
counseling. Hours: messages can be left anytime. Hotline staffed 6:30 to
9:30PST, M-F during school year.
Consultation is free, except for applicable long distance charges; calls
are returned at no charge. Offers pet loss support counseling. Hours:
Messages can be left anytime. Calls are returned 7 to 9pm EST, 7 days a
week.
University of Michigan College of Veterinary Medicine
517/336-2696
Consultation and call are free except for applicable long distance
charges. When counselor returns you call, charges will be reversed.
Offers pet loss support counseling. Hours: Messages can be left anytime.
Hotline is staffed Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday, 6:30 to 9:30 pm
EST.
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These are companies that assist in recovering lost pets. Your
local animal shelter or humane society can also assist you.
National Dog Registry - NDR
800/637-6347 or 800/NDR-DOGS
Call and consultation free to anyone with a lost or found pet. Registry:
$15 single pet (lifetime) and $ 38 (lifetime) for all pets. Tattoos:
average $10 - $12. Owners are sent a list of agents/vets in their area.
Assists in locating lost pets. Hours: 24 hours a day, 7 days.
Petfinders (nonprofit)
800/666-5678
Free lost/found search for members; monthly search charge (aprx. $10) for
nonmembers. Membership fees: $20/yr for the first pet and $5 for each
additional pet. Assists in locating lost pets. Hours: 9am - 5pm EST,
M-F.
Tatto-A-Pet
800/828-8667 or 800/TATTOOS
One-time tattoo and registration fees: $20 for up to two animals; $25
for 3 or more (including future adoptions), plus a per-animal tattoo fee, max.
of $10 per animal. Hotline is free. Hours: anytime.
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National Animal Poison Control Center - University of Illinois
800/548-2423 or 900/680-0000
800 number: for vets and pet owners; $30 per case, major credit cards
accepted.
900 number: nonemergency questions; $20 for first 5 minutes, then
$2.95/min with a $20 minimum.
Offers poison control info by veterinarians. Hours: anytime.
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Animal Behavior Hotline - San Francisco S. P. C. A.
415/554-3075
Consultation is free, except for applicable long distance charges.
When a counselor retruns call, charges will be reversed. Offers behavior
information for dogs and cats. Hours: Messages can be left anytime; calls
returned within 24 hours.
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American Association of Animal Hospitals
800/252-2242
Info about member veterinary clinics around the U.S.
Veterinary Consultant - Drs. Foster and Smith
715/369-2022
Vets on call for consultations. Hours: 9am to noon CST, T&Th.
American Holistic Veterinary Medical Assn.
410/569-0795
2214 Old Emmorton Road
Bel Air, MD 21014
Info about member veterinary clinics around the U.S.
International Veterinary Acupunture Society
215/827-7245
2140 Conestoga Rd.
Chester Springs, PA 19425
Info about member veterinary clinics around the U.S.
National Centre for Homeopathy
703/548-7790
801 N. Fairfax #306
Alexandria, VA 22314
Info about homeopathy around the U.S.
Academy for Vet Homeopathy
Dr Pitcairn
503/342-7665
1283 Lincoln St
Eugene, OR 07401
Int'l Assoc for Vet Homeopathy
Susan Wynn, DVM
swynn@emory.edu
770/516-5954
334 Knollwood Ln
Woodstock, GA 30188
American Veterinary Chiropractic Assn.
309/523-3995
PO Box 249
Port Byron, IL 61275
Info about member veterinary clinics around the U.S.
East-West Animal Care Center
Cheryl Schwartz, DVM
510/534-3924
1201 East 12th St
Oakland, CA 94606
Training program in Traditional Chinese Medicine
Carolyn Harvey
510/654-8375
(East SF Bay area)
Specializes in rabbits. Phone consulting available for vets on difficult
cases.
Jeffrey Jenkins
800/DRE-XOTIC
(San Diego)
Specializes in rabbits. Phone consulting available for a small fee for
difficult cases.
Susan Brown
708/
(West suburban Chicago)
Specializes in rabbits. Phone consulting available for vets on difficult
cases.
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Tree House Animal Foundation
312/784-5488
312/784-5605 for TDD
Consulation is free, except for applicable long distance charges.
Offers info and advice on dogs and cats. Hours: 9am to 5pm CST.
Dial-a-Pet - Chicago Veterinary Medical Association
312/342-5738
Calls are free except for applicable long distance charges. Offers
recorded messages on dogs, cats, horses, small animals, exotics and fish.
Hours: anytime.
Morris Animal Foundation
800/243-2345
Pet Lover's Hotline - Jim Humphries, D.V.M.
900/776-0007
A service of the United Pet Clubs of America. Calls are $0.97/min.;
Cat Lovers of America members receive a discount. Offers recorded info.
(average recording length is 3-5 minutes) on dogs and cats. Hours:
anytime.
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Ralston Purina
800/778-7462 or 800/7PURINA
Consumer inquiries and comments. Hours: 9am to 4pm CST, M-F.
ProPlan
800/776-7526or 800/PRO-PLAN
800/835-3323 for TDD
Consultation and call are free. Offers pet nutrition and ProPlan
product info. Hours: 7am to 7pm, M-F.
Mighty Dog
800/682-7217
Consumer inquiries and comments. Hours: 8am to 4pm PST, M-F.
Friskies
800/258-6719
Consumer inquiries and comments. Hours: 8am to 4pm PST, M-F.
Milk Bone - Nabisco
800/622-4726 or 800/NABISCO
Consumer inquiries. Hours: 9am to 7:30pm EST, M-F.
Heinz
800/252-7022
Consumer inquiries and comments. Hours: 9am to 5pm EST, M-F.
Hill's Pet Nutrition Line
800/445-5777
Consultation and calls are free. offers pet nutrition and Hill's
product information. Hours: 8am to 6pm CST, M-F.
IAMS Pet Nutrition Line
800/525-4267, ext. 44
Consultation and calls are free. Offers pet nutrition and care
information. Hours: 8am to 8pm, M-F.
Alpo
800/366-6033
Consultation and call are free. Offers pet nutrition and Alph product
information. Hours: 9am to 5 pm EST, M-F.
Natura - Innova
408/261-0770
Solid Gold
800/dog-hund
Makers of Hund-N-Flocken.
Animal Food Services - Western Plateau Pet Patties
800/743-0322
675 E. State St
Iola, WI 54945
BilJack
800/842-5098
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Paul Peterson
Prairie Hay Company
708/256-8888
2123 Wilmette Av
Wilmette, IL 60091
Sells Brome Hay.
The Oxbow Hay Company
800/249-0366
402/867-2951
29012 Mill Rd
Murdock, NE 68407-2352
Sells timothy hay.
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CareFresh Litter
800/242-2287
Non-clay, non-pine litter.
"Luv My Kitty" Kitty Litter - Misty Mills
800/356-6283
Litter made from extruded saw dust from the furniture mills. Flushable,
compostable, and naturally fresh scented.
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Canine Sports Productions
410/561-1555
1810A York Road #360
Lutherville, MD 21093
Carries the Canine Athlete's First Aid Kit for a cost of $29. plus $4,00
for shipping.
New England Serum Company
800/637-3786 or 800/NE-SERUM (live operators during open hours)
800/329-6372 or 800/FAX-NESCO (electronic ordering system for off hours)
Wholesale pet supplies including vaccines. Hours: EST; 8am to 8pm M-F,
8am to 5pm Sat.
R. C. Steele
800/872-3773
Wholesale pet products. $50 min. Hours: EST; 8am to 8pm M-F, 8:30am
to 5pm Sat, 10am to 4 pm Sun.
J-B Wholesale Pet Supplies
800/526-0388
201/405-1111 (New Jersey)
800/788-5005 (fax)
201/405-1706 (New Jersey fax)
Wholesale pet supplies including vaccines. Hours: EST; 8:30am to 8pm
M-F, 10am-4pm Sat, 11am-4pm Sun.
Doctors Foster and Smith
800/826-7206
Pet care products including vaccines. Hours: anytime.
The Dog's Outfitter
800/FOR-DOGS or 800/367-3647
717/384-2500 (fax)
Wholesale pet supplies including vaccines. Hours: 7:30am to 11pm M-F,
8:30am to 5pm Sat, EST.
In the Company of Dogs
800/964-3647
Unusual retail dog products. Hours: anytime.
Pedigrees
800/548-4786
Retail pet products. Hours: EST; 8am to 8 pm M-F, 8:30am to 5pm Sat,
10am to 4pm Sun.
Groomer Direct
800/551-5048
Pet Warehouse
800/443-1160
800/254-8726(UPCO)
They have different catalogs for different species. Small animal =
rabbit.
Busy Bunny
P.O. Box 1023
San Bruno, CA 94066
415/872-2920
Gift baskets for rabbits.
Orthomolecular Specialties
408/227-9334
408/227-2732 (fax)
P.O. Box 32232
San Jose, CA 95152-2232
Phone Hrs: 10:30-12:30 & 2:00-3:00 pm Mon, Tues., Thurs. & Fri.
(VISA, MC accepted)
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Pet Plan insurance
800/268-1169
Available only in Canada.
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Direct Book Service
dgctbook@cascade.net
800/776-2665
FREE Dog and Cat Book Catalog.
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Kristull Products, Inc.
8708 Grelle Lane
Austin TX 78744
800/658-6699
512/280-1892 (in Austin)
512/282-7228 (fax)
Distributor for Torus flea products.
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National Poodle Rescue - Mrs. Harold Kline
214/235-7145
2514 Custer Pkway
Richardson, TX 75080
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Versatility in Poodles
c/o Dr. Grace Blair, President
PO Box 1615
Diamond Springs, CA 95619.
Susan Ann Tipton, Gainesville, Florida, USA / furrykids @t hotmail.com