Fairmount Pet Service
Pet Related Services
Links to Pet Stores, Veterinarians, Pet Forums & other Pet Services
These
are sites I found that are useful to not only my clients but also other pet sitters,
pet owners, or if you need training, or are looking to adopt.
PET SITTING RELATED: Sites if you are looking for a pet sitter, boarder
or kennels in your area.
The
Pet Sitters International site provides links and contact information for
pet sitters and dog walkers, in your area. You can search by zip code.
The Pet Sitters Associates site provides insurance, bonding, and online listing for members for all forms of pet sitting: Pet Sitting, Pet Walking, Pet Transportation, and Pooper Scoopers.
An
online pet sitter, walker, pooper scooper and pet boarding search engine.
Search by zip code to locate a pet sitting business in your area.
Boarders and Kennels at My Pet Care. Search by zip code to find pet specialists in your area.
NAPPS
is the source for everything animal owners need to know about hiring a pet
sitter, including online and toll-free phone pet sitter locator services.
Pet
sitters that offer sitting services for cats, dogs, & other pets. This
site is a list of sitters and dog walkers in major U.S. cities.
ADOPTION: Local places to adopt pets.
The
Philadelphia branch of the SPCA provides adoption for cats and dogs found
on the street, or returned by owners. 350 E. Erie Avenue, Philadelphia, PA
(215)426-6300.
Philadelphia
Animal Welfare Society is a non-profit no-kill shelter, so if you are thinking
of adopting then consider them - or at least donate. 100 N. 2nd Street, Philadelphia,
PA 19106, (215) 238-9901
Fairmount
Pet Shop sells pet products and pet food for both dogs and cats and other
pets. They also have cats for adoption. 2024 Fairmount Avenue, Philadelphia,
PA (215)236-6080.
VETERINARIANS: Vets local to the Art Museum area of Philadelphia.
A veterinarian for all types of pets located in Fairmount. 2315 Fairmount Avenue, Philadelphia, PA (215)684-1439.
A
veterinarian specifically for cats providing checkups, surgeries, as well
as some supplies. Cat boarding is also available. They are located at 535
N. 22nd Street, Philadelphia, PA 19130. Phone: (215)561-7668, Fax: (215)561-3616,
Email: meow@thecatr.com.
A
veterinary clinic with affordable rates. Located at 2806 W Girard Ave, Philadelphia,
PA 19130, (215) 232-0831.
Offers all veterinary specialties as well as a genetics and pediatrics clinic and grief counseling. University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine located at 3800 Spruce Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104, (215) 898-8884.
Other Local pet related sites\services.
A grooming spa for cats and dogs located at 801 N. 24th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19130, (215)763-3213.
The
Philadelphia chapter of the American Red Cross. There are parents who take
CPR and First Aid classes in case of emergencies involving their children.
Not a bad idea if you have a cat or dog as a pet.
Artist
Debbie Radicchi creates beautifully hand drawn Pet Portraits in pencil from
photographs. Delivery within 2 weeks and “Gift Certificates” available
same day.
TRAINERS: I do not know any of these trainers, so I can not say anything
about them. This is only a list of local trainers. Find ones close to
you and search for positive online reviews.
A
dog trainer that provide "...in-home obedience training and behavioral
therapy" located in Center City.
A
dog trainer located in the University City section of Philadelphia.
Keeler
Canine Training
They
do not have a web site, but they too are dog trainers located in Center City
at 236 S. 11th St., 19107, (215) 238-8810.
Stronghaus
Dog Training Center is based in Philadelphia, PA., and provides dog training
services to the Tri-State Area of Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware.
They
have a location in Philly and in Bucks County.
The
owner is Michaela Mohr and she is also based in Philadelphia.
The
owner Joe White is another Philadelphia based trainer.
Jane
is located in Delaware County, Pa and appears to have impressive credentials.
ONLINE FORUMS: I am a member of many forums, but these are by far the
5 best! So if you have ANY questions about your pet, you'll find an answer
in one of these forums.
Browse through selected dog and pet sites submitted by our members. At Chazhound
you can post your dog pictures or list your dog site here in the Dog Directory.
You can also browse or post a pet ad in the Pet Classifieds area, or read
and post dog stories in the Dog Forum.
A
forum separated by Cats and Dogs.
The
Pet forum for dogs cats and humans - Pets.ca.
Petfinder
is an on-line, searchable database of animals that need homes. It is also
a directory of over 12,500 animal shelters and adoption organizations across
the USA, Canada and Mexico. Their forum has Q & A on various subjects.
Another
forum but separated by Dog and Cat forums.
Miscellaneous
The
web site for Freelance Outdoor Photography by James Kernicky. There is a repeat
of the pet portraits on this site, but check it out as an example of my photography.
Help
in finding rental housing or hotel accommodations that will allow your dog,
cat or other animals, as well as finding pet products and services.
An
internet dog directory on mostly UK links, but also with information on breeds,
dog training, and some world-wide dog site links.
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