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LINKS These are some of our favorite web sites that we find ourselves visiting time and time again – many of them are “Boston-centric,” some are informational, some let us shop and support Boston Buddies at the same time and some are just plain fun and silly. Enjoy!
Boston Buddies hosts and moderates a public forum on Yahoo.com where we post information about Boston Terriers in need of rescuing in Southern California, ask for volunteer help in our rescue efforts and where public members share personal Boston Terrier stories, general hints and advice on caring for Boston Terriers. If you would like join this site, please go to www.groups.yahoo.com/group/SCABT_Rescue and click on the link “Join This Group” or email us at contactus@bostonbuddies.org letting us know you would like to join the group and we will send you a personal invitation. Boston Buddies Online Stores Boston Buddies now has TWO online stores where you can purchase cool stuff and support us at the same time! We've added t-shirts, sweatshirts, key chains, coffee mugs, tote bags, mouse pads, even postage stamps with both of our logos that will allow you to show your support of Boston Buddies and Boston terrier rescue. All profits received by Boston Buddies from the sale of our merchandise on both Zazzle and Cafe Press are used to care for our foster dogs - from shelter fees, medical expenses, food, leashes, collars, harnesses, blankets and toys. So visit our stores by clicking the links below, shop 'til you drop and help some Boston Buddies! Thank you! Boston Buddies Online Zazzle Store Boston Buddies Online Cafe Press Store Boston Buddies is on My Space! Click Here to go to Boston Buddies' My Space Page! Safety Harness Seat Belt Attachments Because the safety of our rescue dogs is a major concern, in addition to a new collar, id tag, leash and harness, Boston Buddies provides every one of its rescue dogs with a nylon safety seat belt leash from Guardian Gear.
The seat belt leash hooks onto your dog’s harness (never use this with a collar!) and then plugs into the seat belt receptacle in your car. Many of our adopters have never seen them and often ask where they can get additional seat belt leashes for their other four-legged family members. Boston Buddies purchases the seat belt leashes from Pet Edge – Pet Edge Safety Harness They come in a variety of colors and lengths – they even have a style for cats! Many pet stores also carry other versions of car safety restraint systems for your pet – some of which hook into the metal car seat hook found in most newer model cars, leaving the seat belt receptacle available for the two-legged passengers! Whichever form of safety restraint you choose for your furry family member, Boston Buddies encourages you to provide for their safety in the car. A Few of our Favorite Vets Boston Buddies could not help the number of dogs that we do without the care and assistance of our rescue friendly vets located throughout Southern California. These veterinarians and the staff in all of their offices are instrumental in our efforts. We thank them all! Back Bay Vet Hospital 4263 Birch Avenue Newport Beach, CA 92660 (949) 756-0554
Palos Verdes Pet Hospital 201 Palos Verdes Blvd. Redondo Beach, CA 90277 (310) 375-6914
Laurel Pet Hospital 7970 Santa Monica Blvd
VCA McClave Animal Hospital 6950 Reseda Blvd. Reseda, CA 91335 (818) 881-5102
VCA El Rancho Animal Hospital 41670 Winchester Road, Ste. B Temecula, CA 92590 (951) 296-3898
California Veterinary Specialists Specialty Veterinary Care/Emergency Services 25100 Hancock Ave., Ste. 116 Murrieta, CA 92562 (951) 600-9803
Southern California Veterinary Referral Group Specialty Veterinary Care 1371 Reynolds Ave. Irvine, CA 92614 (949) 833-9020
Veterinary Specialty Hospital of San Diego Specialty Veterinary Care/Emergency Services 10435 Sorrento Valley Road San Diego, CA 92121 (858) 875-7500 Veterinary Specialty - San Diego
Veterinary Surgical Specialists Dr. Tammy L. Stevenson, DVM 5610 Kearny Mesa Road, Suite B San Diego, CA 92111 Specializing in Neurology and Neurosurgery (858) 560-8006 Veterinary Surgical Specialists Eye Care for Animals Locations Throughout Southern California
Animal Dermatology Clinic Locations Throughout Southern California
Southern California Shelter List
How To Find Other Boston Terrier Rescue Groups BT Rescue.org is a site devoted to helping all those interested in providing assistance to Boston Terriers in need. It includes a resourceful directory of Boston Terrier rescue groups located across the United States and Canada. Just go to the map on their home page and click on the area you are interested in. How To Find Other Breed Rescue Groups You already found the best place to adopt a Boston Terrier in Southern California, but if you or any of your friends or family are looking to adopt any other breed of dog or cat you might start your search at this site provided by the Pasadena Humane Society and SPCA - Breed Rescues You can also go to Petfinder.com and search by breed and zip code. Low Cost Spay/Neuter The ASPCA has developed a searchable database of low cost spay/neuter programs in different communities across the country. Simply go the site and type in your zip code and the distance you are wishing to travel and the site will retrieve all nearby discounted service providers. Animal CPR This is a great step by step guide to performing CPR and the Heimlich Maneuver on your pet (did you know that when doing the Heimlich you turn the animal upside down, with its back against your chest?). You may want to print out a copy of the procedure to have handy in case of emergency. If you can't access the .pdf version above - Click Here Mar Vista Vet - Pet Web Library A wealth of information on common medical concerns of cats and dogs.
Dog Related Newsletters These are some of our favorite Newsletters that offer information and advice on a range of topics of interest to dog owners. Most of them require subscriptions to receive and access the Newsletters, but the fees are nominal and we think the value of the information received exceeds the cost. Your Dog The Newsletter For Caring Dog Owners Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine at Tufts University Your Dog is a newsletter published by the Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine at Tufts University and is devoted to the health and happiness of your dog. Your Dog is a monthly 24-page newsletter that includes news of medical advances ... reports on new products ... advice on diet and nutrition ... recommendations on keeping your older dog healthy ... suggestions on toys and games ... tricks for improving canine behavior ... tips on enhancing your relationship with your dog ... and more. With each monthly issue, this unique guide can help you understand and respond to your dog's changing medical, behavioral, and nutritional needs.
Dog Watch Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine An extraordinary newsletter from
Cornell University's leading College of
The Whole Dog Journal A Monthly Guide to Natural Dog Care and Training The Whole Dog Journal's mission is to provide dog guardians with in-depth information on effective holistic healthcare methods and successful nonviolent training. For ten years they have endeavored to provide their readers with information that will allow them to make kind, healthy and informed decisions about caring for their own dogs. They offer concrete, complete and concise information about alternative and complementary therapies. Nutrition is a special area of interest. The Whole Dog Journal publishes an annual review of dry and wet foods and frequent analysis of breaking news about the pet food industry. They also review dog-care and -training products. B-Naturals B-Naturals offers the finest selection of holistic and natural care products for companion animals at affordable prices. Dedicated to animal health and wellness, B-Naturals is recognized as a knowledgeable resource for quality products and nutritional information for pet owners. And they have a great library of informative Newsletters too! Dog Aware Dog Aware is a site that was created to help make people more aware of how to make the best decisions for their dogs. It doesn't just tell you what to do, but it tells you why you should and provides the reasoning behind such advice. It is packed with information about dog food, vaccinations, supplements, pain management and the role nutrition plays in dealing with your dog's various health conditions. It also has several recipes for a home cooked diet (both raw and cooked) for your buddy. Woof! A Boston Terrier Board
A fun and informative place to meet other Boston Terrier owners and hear about the dogs we love! Make sure you check out their Rescue Forum! Dogs By Reusch The wonderful artist and friend of Boston Buddies, Mr. Reusch’s new all-dog website. Mr. Reusch generously donated the well known logo we use for Boston Buddies. And in 2006 he spearheaded a fundraising program wherein he created a series of four 11x14 paintings showing a Boston Terrier running through the seasons. Four times that year Mr. Reusch sent a signed-and-numbered art print from the series to the first ten generous donors who pledged $100 or more to Boston Buddies.
Mr. Reusch's site includes a wonderful gallery of dog art, many featuring his own two Boston Terriers, Frankenstein and Mr. Giles (a Hurricane Katrina refugee). Although his favorite dogs to paint are Boston Terriers, French Bulldogs and Pugs, you can commission him to paint dogs of all breeds. All of us at Boston Buddies thank Mr. Reusch! Little Beasts A Wonderfully Fun Site Filled with Boston Terriers Enjoy the adventures of Bergamot and Emrys. Don't miss the Boston Terrier's in Art History link! Boarding Facilities We receive many inquiries from people asking us to recommend a boarding facility for their dogs when they leave town. As the number of dogs coming through our rescue continues to increase each year, it has become necessary for Boston Buddies to board some of our rescue dogs when we have no foster homes available. While there are many wonderful boarding facilities to choose from, we can recommend the following places as we have used them for our rescue dogs. These facilities are rescue friendly and have allowed us to board our rescue dogs at a reduced rescue rate and for that we are extremely grateful. We want to return the favor by letting you know about them and encouraging you to consider them the next time you need to board your dog! The Dog Park Inn is a family owned and operated, cage free boarding and day care facility in Santa Ana Heights, California, in Orange County right next to Newport Beach and only minutes from the John Wayne Airport. The O’Conner family will treat your dog as a member of their family in their home – they live at the facility! At Dog Park Inn your dog will have fun playing all day long with the other dogs and will have a group slumber party each night. Find out more about Dog Park Inn by clicking here
Hounds Lounge is a full service doggie daycare, grooming salon and boarding facility. They have two locations in Studio City and Pasadena. Your dog can play all day with other friendly dogs, take a nap on the couch or just watch a movie. Hounds Lounge does have the ability to board dogs that are not so dog friendly and the wonderful staff makes sure they get attention and play time in a separate play yard! Find out more about Hounds Lounge by clicking here
Bow Wow Bungalow is a doggie paradise located in Burbank, three blocks from the Bob Hope Airport. From 7 am to 7 pm your dog will be playing in the No Bark Park, a fabulous play yard that includes a mountain, tunnels, bridges, waterfalls and a bone shaped pool. There is a separate play yard right next door for the smaller dogs and plenty of couches and beds in the Mutt Hut to take a nap on. You can log into the webcam and watch your pooch having the time of their life. At night, the dogs have their own spacious indoor kennel. Find out more about Bow Wow Bungalow by clicking here
Yorba Regional Animal Hospital Yorba Regional Animal Hospital in Anaheim, California offers a pet resort with private suites for your dog while you are away. Their standard room is a deluxe, glass fronted indoor boarding suite or you can opt for one of the ultra luxurious, private, themed luxury suites with satellite TV and raised beds. They also have a wonderful light- filled cat suite for your feline friends. The webcam allows you to view your pets and check in on them while you are away. The facility is staffed around the clock with at least one vet on site at all times and they are able to administer medication and monitor your pet if it has a medical condition. Find out more about Yorba Regional Animal Hospital by clicking here Hideaway Kennels is a favorite of our volunteers and adopters. It is located in Chatsworth and is a family owned and operated kennel that has been serving the San Fernando valley for over 35 years. They have indoor runs (some as large as 12 feet by 12 feet so doggie siblings can stay together!) that are both air conditioned and heated and there are four big grassy play areas where your dog will have individual playtime each day during his stay. They have the ability to board dogs that do not play well with others and you can rest assured that your dog will receive attention and love during your absence. You can bring your pet's own dog food and they have the ability to administer medication (no injections). Find out more about Hideaway Kennels by clicking here Dog Friendly Travel Dog Friendly is an internet site that publishes U.S. and Canadian pet travel guides for dogs of all sizes & breeds. You can find Dog Travel Guides, Dog Friendly City Guides, sign up for a free email newsletter and see their annual list of the top ten dog-friendly vacation resort areas.
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