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Links
The Bill Foundation is part of a network of organizations trying to help homeless animals find new and safe homes. Below are a few links to other such organizations as well as medical, practical, behavioral, emotional and fun links. Take a moment to check out what we consider to be worthwhile links to important information. You might just learn something new or better yet, make a difference.
Website Links
- Medical
- Behavior
- Emotional
- Food
- General
- Animal Rescue
Recommended Reading
- Your Rescued Dog
- Overall Care
- Training
- Understanding Behavior
- Just for Fun
Medical . . .
Pet Education.com
A comprehensive website maintained by two veterinarians, Drs. Foster & Smith, with a wealth of information covering everything from behavioral problems to nutrition to your pet’s environment.
Medical Encyclopedia (A-H) and (Hi-W)
An alphabetical listing of dog medical and behavorial problems.
ASPCA Poison Control Center
This is important information that could save your pet’s life should they inject a harmful substance. It also offers advice and warnings on current pet health issues. Have the poison control number by your phone 888-426-4435, it is a 24 hour, 7-day a week service.
Pet Care Library, American Animal Hospital Association
A very good reference source.
American Veterinary Medical Association
Medical and verterinary reference material
Behavior . . .
Doggie Door
The Dogpatch
Dog Training Basics
Canines.com
Emotional . . .
The Human - Animal Bond
A website maintained by Purdue University which has indepth articles on the realtionship between humans and their animal companions including some very interesting ones dealing with health benefits to humans. Also, the articles on dealing with the loss of a pet are extremely helpful.
Food . . .
Sea Dog Treats
Great dog treat recipes
Poop Pantry
More doggie recipes
Brand Food Comparison Chart
Dog food comparison charts - some very interesting information, be sure to scroll down because it looks like a doperman rescue sit at first
Springtime, Inc. - "Fresh Factors for Dogs" Offering natural, whole food supplements.
General . . .
Dog.com
A great website for all things dog.
100 Top Dog Sites
Dog Owner's Guide
ASPCA Main Website
Large national site that deals with dog health, behavior and rescue. Fun topics too.
Pet Friendly Travel
Where to stay when traveling with pets
Pet Helpers
What to do if you have lost your pet.
Pet Name Suggestions
Petnames or
BowWow Petnames or
Petrix Dog Names
The Humane Society of the United States - Pet Care
102 Ways to be a Responsible Dog Owner - AKC org
Tips on Adopting a New Pet - SPCALA
Adopting a Dog, Guide to the 1st Few Weeks - Animal Matchers
Pet Owner Education - Oregon Humane Society
Health Care Issues
Training your dog
Dog Bite Laws
Hopefully one you will never have to use - Dog Bite Laws, but it is good to know.
Listing a Lost Pet - A place to list and search for lost pets.
Lost Dogs - Fantastic information and suggestions on finding lost pets.
Animal Rescue Websites:
Click here for a list and photos of the dogs currently available for adoption at the North Central Los Angeles Shelter - Courtesy of devildogranch.com
German Shepherd Rescue of Los Angeles - A no-kill shelter dedicated to saving and finding homes for purebred German Shepherd Dogs
Rescuers.com California's directory of Pet Adoption Resources
Petworking A guide to pet resources in your community.
H.A.R.T. Humane Animal Rescue Team of Fillmore, California. They rescue senior dogs from senior citizens who can no longer care take.
Ace of Hearts - Dog rescue (primarily medium & large-breed dogs) in Los Angeles
Lhasa Happy Homes - Lhasa Apso, Shih Tzu, Maltese and small breed rescue
Recommended Reading . . .
Featured below are a few books worth reading. If you purchase these books through our website from Amazon.com, a portion of the proceeds goes to The Bill Foundation. Please visit our on-line store.
Rescue Advice & Stories ---
 Adopt the Perfect Dog: A Practical Guide to Choosing and Training an Adult Dog by Gwen Bailey
This book is unique in that it talks specifically about adopting a shelter dog. Shelter dogs have a whole different set of challenges and experiences than puppies - and this book has simple, straight forward advice on a successful and rewarding adoption. A truely worthwhile book -- leads those interested in adopting and saving the life of a shelter dog, rather than taking the puppy mill or breeder routes, through a step-by-step analysis of how to ascertain the right dog for your family and how to judge a dog by more than its cover! Buy it and you will feel empowered in the proper way to go about making a friend for life.
 The Adoption Option: Choosing and Raising the Shelter Dog for You by Eliza Rubenstein & Shari Kalina
Every year there are ten million dogs in shelters across the U. S. Of these, about three million (25%) get adopted. For many dog lovers, shelters are an ideal place to find a pet: they are saving a life, spending less money, and getting lots of dogs to choose from. The Adoption Option explores every stage of adopting a dog, from deciding if a shelter dog is right for you, to tips for starting life together on the right paw. Specific chapters help readers decide how to assess what kind of dog will suit them best and how to make certain that the shelter is a reputable one. Invaluable information regarding what to expect from a dog with a new life "on the outside' and stories of successful adoptions punctuate the text, and make it clear that, with a little wise advice, a shelter dog will become your best friend.
 Mutts: America's Dogs by Brian Kilcommon & Michael Capuzzo
A reference guide to mutts provides detailed information on more than one hundred mixed-breed types of canines, shares stories from dog owners, and recommends the best mutts for children, families, and singles. Training and advice about adoption are touched upon in this book, but even more so, there are heartwarming stories, and very humorous descriptions of different types of mixed breeds (including a section titled "hybrids are like Honda accords". I would (and do!) recommend this book to anyone who likes dogs. It is one I pick up again and again when I need a good laugh.
 Lost & Found by Elizabeth Hess
Hess, an arts journalist who has written for the Village Voice and the Washington Post among other publications, first visited the shelter to adopt a dog for her daughter. A "series of ramshackle buildings and a shabby trailer, surrounded by a few chickens and a couple of contented cats," the Columbia-Greene Humane Society grounds were humble at best. But what Hess found inside the shelter inspired her to write Lost and Found: Dogs, Cats, and Everyday Heroes at a Country Animal Shelter. From the dog kennels and the cat rooms to a puppy mill raid and rides in the shelter ambulance, Hess introduces innumerable animals and humans who will inspire, educate, and break your heart. With more than 20 million animals ending up in shelters each year in the United States alone, Hess's demand to rethink our relationships with domestic animals couldn't have come at a better time. Perceptive, well-written, and utterly moving, Lost and Found is a rare find indeed.
 Found Dogs by Elise Lufkin, Diana Walker, &
Peter Mayle
There are thousands of dog stories, but none compare with this real-life collection of winners. Every story will remind you of someone you know, or inspire you to look for a dog "just like that one." The photographs are sensitive and captivating. Leave this book on the coffee table, and find out things about your friends that you never knew. You will start a priceless stream of memories among your family and friends. Send this book to anyone who has ever spent time with a dog
 Shelter Dogs: amazing Stories of Adopted Strays
by Peg Kehret & Greg Farrar
Animal lovers will enjoy these eight short stories about shelter dogs going on to do great things. Among the dogs featured are Tracker, who was adopted by an animal trainer and has starred in TV commercials and movies; Ivan, who was trained by a hearing-impaired woman and ended up saving the lives of both the woman and her daughter when the fire alarm sounded; and amazing Bridgett, who can predict an epileptic seizure up to 20 minutes before it actually happens. A black-and-white photo of the dog and its owner begins each story, and a short section on a related topic (such as fire prevention) ends the segment. Kids will find the heroics appealing, but the book's greatest achievement may be its potential for increasing adoptions from shelters.
 Saved: A Guide to Success With Your Shelter Dog
by Myrna L. Papurt, M. L. Paupert
Buying a shelter dog can save a fine animal from destruction, while bringing a good new friend and pet into the household. This three-part book describes the dog shelter scene, offers advice on choosing the right dog from a shelter, and gives detailed instructions on dog training, health care, and how to provide a good home environment for the new pet. Full-color photos & illus.
Overall Care
 ASPCAComplete Dog Care Manual - Dr. Bruce Fogle
A comprehensive canine care reference contains sections on nutrition, health, essentials of care, feeding, grooming, first aid, caring for older dogs, obedience training, and other key topics. By the author of Know Your Dog
Basic Training Books
 Good Owners, Great Dogs - Brian Kilcommons &
Paul Kunkel
A student of the renowned British trainer, Barbara Woodhouse, reveals the secrets of lifetime behavioral dog training techniques and provides information on everything from canine dietary needs to termperament testing.
 Don't Shoot the Dog : The New Art of Teaching and Training -Karen Pryor
Now Karen Pryor clearly explains the underlying principles of behavioral training and through numerous fascinating examples reveals how this art can be applied to virtually any common situation. And best of all, she tells how to do it without yelling threats, force, punishment, guilt trips--or shooting the dog. 8 methods for putting an end to all kinds of undesirable behavior. The 10 laws of "shaping" behavior--for results without strain or pain through "affection training." How to combat your own addictions to alcohol, drugs, cigarettes, overeating or whatever, how to deal with such difficult problems as a moody spouse, an impossible teen, or an aged parent. Plus. . .House training the dog, improving your tennis game, keeping the cat off the table, and much more!
 Childproofing Your Dog : A Complete Guide to Preparing Your Dog for the Children in Your Life -
Brian Kilcommons, Sarah Wilson
The authors of Good Owners, Great Dogs offer advice on picking the best breed for a family dog, avoiding common dog/toddler problems, training an older dog to accept an infant, and other topics.
 Surviving Your Dog's Adolescence : A Positive Training Program; Carol Lea Benjamin
As a professional dog trainer, Benjamin focuses her advice on positive training techniques designed to help both parent and teen through the tumultuous adolescent period. Many of her insights are portrayed through the eyes of a canine, and help to illustrate the types of thoughts entertained by the teen dog. These range from the dog who responds to his owner's calls of "Come" with "When Pigs Fly," to the dog who demonstrates his tenacity by staking out a mole hill with a flag that says "Never Say Die." Also included are techniques for effective training, guidelines for appropriate dog-owner relationships, and tips for dealing with specific dog "problems." Case studies of real-life dogs offer substantial evidence to back up Benjamin's recommendations.
 Dog Problems : A Professional Trainer's Guide to Preventing and Correcting Aggression, Destructiveness,
Housebreaking Problems, Excessive Barking, Dogfights, Tugging, Jumping, Shyness, Stealing, Begging,
Car Chasing, Fear Biting, Object Guarding, and much, much more -
Carol Lea Benjamin
 Catch Your Dog Doing Something Right : How to Train Any Dog in Five Minutes a Day - Krista Cantrell
Taking a unique no-force training approach, "Catch Your Dog Doing Something Right" shows how happy dogs learn faster and have fewer problems when training sessions feel like playtime. Fifteen exercises demonstrate how dogs learn and reveal how to change a dog's behavior, while stories, facts, and step-by-step instructions make this book easy to understand. Photos
 The Dog Who Loved Too Much -
by Dr. Nicholas Dodman
The author, who also narrates this abridgment, is a veterinarian, now practicing at Tufts University, who has years of experience treating "problem" dogs. He tells their stories here: fearful dogs (such as the dog in the title, who cannot bear to be separated from her owners), phobic dogs and dominant dogs, among others. Dodman's clear, expressive British voice, along with his personal interest in each dog and owner, enhances this interesting story of how we can better understand our dogs' behavior and the treatments that can help solve problem behaviors. Dog owners and dog lovers will find this a fascinating program.
 How to Teach a New Dog Old Tricks by Ian Dunbar
Fun training with toys, treats, lures and rewards. Easy and effective, dog-friendly techniques for teaching a new puppy old tricks (such as basic manners), or for teaching an older dog that is new to training.
Heralded by many dog trainers as 'the best dog training book ever written'. A comprehensive workbook for the motivated dog owner, comprising sections on basic off-leash obedience, temperament modification, behavior troubleshooting, training theory and health care.
 Culture Clash by Jean Donaldson
The Culture Clash is special. Written in Jean's inimitably informal yet precise lecture style, the book races along on par with a good thriller. *The Culture Clash depicts dogs as they really are - stripped of their Hollywood fluff, with their loveable 'can I eat it, chew it, urinate on it, what's in it for me' philosophy. Jean's tremendous affection for dogs shines through at all times, as does her keen insight into the dog's mind. Relentlessly she champions the dog's point of view
 Mother Knows Best...Second Hand Dog...The Chosen Puppy... by Carol Lea Benjamin
With more than 150,000 copies sold, Mother Knows Best is one of the top training books of all time. Based on the natural way a mother dog trains her puppies, Benjamin's training method is humane, effective and all natural. Now we've put a bright new cover on a timeless classic.
Behavior
 The Dog's Mind : Understanding Your Dog's Behavior - Bruce Fogle, Anne B. Wilson
Combining twenty years of practical experience as a veterinarian with an understanding of the latest research, Dr. Bruce Fogle has written the most inclusive and relevant book on how the canine mind works. This informative book tells how the canine mind works. Well written, with bits of dry humor, it describes how a dog thinks and why it does what it does. Includes a section on how to train a dog to respond to simple commands such as "sit" and "stay".
 277 Secrets Your Dog Wants You to Know - Paulette Cooper, Paul Noble
Admit it. Your dog has done a few things over time that made you cringe and hope no one was looking, right? This is an entertaining book with tips, advice, and anecdotes. You'll find the 10 most embarrassing things dogs do, the 10 products that can save your dog's life, and much information to help you understand and care for your canine friends. Useful Information is based on more than 50 interviews with dog experts and hundreds of written sources. Major pet experts such as Cleveland Amory, Roger Caras, Brian Kilcommons, Captain Haggerty, Warren Eckstein, and many others, have provided indispensable advice and insight into dog behavior, psychology, physiology, habits, preferences, and tendencies. The topics surveyed include the whimsical (Should Your Dog Kiss You?),...
 The Blessing of the Animals : True Stories of Ginny, the Dog Who Rescues Cats -
Philip Gonzalez, Leonore Fleischer
Move over, Lassie--the dog who rescues cats has struck a chord in America that will not stop resonating. This canine crusader's uncanny ability to find and rescue stray cats has melted hearts from coast to coast, generating massive media attention, making her the top dog in the talk-show circuit and winning her a host of humanitarian awards.
The Blessing of the Animals lets fans catch up on Ginny's latest adventures. Her newfound fame hasn't diminished her selfless devotion to her feline friends, and since the publication of her first book, she's carried out some of her most incredible rescues yet. In one episode, she burrows frantically through a container filled with broken glass, badly cutting her paws, to expose a tiny injured kitten. Sure to warm the hearts of all who read it, this unforgettable reading experience makes the perfect stocking stuffer, Valentine's Day keepsake or all-around feel-good gift for animal lovers everywhere.
 Dogs Never Lie About Love: Reflections on the Emotional World of Dogs - Jeffrey Moussaieff Masson
Jeffrey Moussaieff Masson was, oddly enough, pet-free when he decided to write about their key role in his life. Not to worry, though. In a trice he acquired a troika of pups (a purebred and two mongrels) and a couple of kittens. (The pussycats, alas, play only cameo roles.) In Dogs Never Lie About Love, Masson finds plenty of new things to say about canines--not that there hasn't been a plenitude of pupper reportage in the '90s. Or at least he easily articulates what some of us might already think: "Dogs feel more than I do (I am not prepared to speak for other people)," Masson asserts. "They feel more, and they feel more purely and more intensely." Often, however, he seems to be writing less about animals than humans: "In searching for why we are so inhibited compared with dogs, perhaps we can learn to be as direct, as honest, as straightforward, and especially as intense in our feelings as dogs are." But this book is not just a cozy mix of navel gazing (bestial and human) and long, leash-filled walks. Masson offers several proofs that dogs do take the high moral road--one police pooch, for instance, refused to acknowledge his handler's attack command. A good thing, too, since Masson himself would have been the victim! In more ways than one, Dogs Never Lie About Love is a Milk-Bone masterpiece.
 The Body Language and Emotion of Dogs : A Practical Guide to the Physical and Behavioral Displays Owners and Dogs Exchange - Myrna M., D.V.M. Milani
Why do dogs and their owners, both social animals, often have problems? As a practicing veterinarian, Dr. Milani found that many owners fail to understand the meaning of dogs' behavioral displays. By mistaking territoriality for spite, dominant behavior for love, and making other false interpretations, owners often respond inappropriately. Many owners also fail to grasp how their own emotions and body language affect their relationships with their pets. Here, based on fascinating case histories form her own practice, Dr. Milani offers a guide that goes beyond solving dog behavioral problems.
The Body Language and Emotion of Dogs also explores the powerful emotions aroused in those of us who seek satisfactory bonds with our pets. Understanding both the social nature of dogs and also that our own emotional responses enhance the physical, mental, and emotional health of both owner and pet. Dr. Milani uses fact, practical experience, and above all, sensitivity and tolerance to help owners build better relationships with their dogs.
 Feeling Outnumbered? How to Enjoy your Multi-Dog Household by Karen B. London & Patricia B. McConnell
Looking for some tips to create a little order out of the canine chaos in your home? Concerned that there might be some tension between two of the dogs in your pack? Not sure if all that growling during play means trouble or not? This booklet has the answers to those questions and many more. Written to help you maximize the joy of living in a multi-dog household, it emphasizes the use of Ethology and Positive Reinforcement to teach your dogs to be polite and patient instead of demanding and pushy. Filled with practical ideas about keeping life fun in houses that have two dogs or many more than that, Feeling Outnumbered is a great resource for all multiple dog owners, whether novice of professional.
Just for Fun
 Our Best Friends: Wagging Tales to Warm the Heart
by Michael Capuzzo, Teresa Banik Capuzzo
Culled from material sent to Michael Capuzzo's syndicated ``Wild Things'' column, only this time the adored object is Rover. Dogs of every rank and radius are profiled here: dogs rescued from abuse and dogs who rescue others from abuse, dogs who are mentors and dogs with diabetes, a dog who went to meet his master at the train station each day for ten years after the master had died (found under the chapter heading ``Loyalty''), a dog on Valium because he attacks and destroys ringing telephones (found under ``Perseverance''), and, of course, a mention of Balto, the dog who saved Nome, Alaska, from a diphtheria outbreak and inspired the Iditarod sled race (found under ``Heroism''). Most of the contributions are short and submitted by the common citizenry, though a number of celebs make appearances:
 Unforgettable Mutts: Pure of Heart Not of Breed
by Karen Derrico & Susan McElroy
A long-awaited celebration and moving tribute to mutts and the people who love them. From dogs who made history, to dogs in cyberspace, to everyday dogs across America, Unforgettable Mutts profiles more than a hundred magnificent mutts and their people. Inside you'll meet: Owney, the beloved U.S. postal mascot who traveled 143,000 miles around the globe; Josh, the "wonder dog" and first official canine candidate to run for U.S. President; Charlie, the Arctic explorer who trekked for 27 days and 365 miles on a grueling journey to the North Pole; and Daisy, a "teacher" at a school for disabled children, just to name a few.
In addition to dozens of delightful and heartwarming photo-essays, Unforgettable Mutts also includes an extensive resource section that every dog lover will appreciate. Inspiring, filled with laughter and tears, and always entertaining, Unforgettable Mutts will leave you with many fond memories of some truly one-of-a-kind dogs.
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