Resources

Through the years, many clients have asked for help with a variety of concerns - help so their animal friends can have a more complete, fun, and healthy life. Below are some sources that may be helpful to you.

ANIMAL BEHAVIOR SERVICES:

ARDEN MOORE
Looking for a qualified animal behaviorist? Dr. Kim thoroughly supports the work of celebrity author and speaker, Arden Moore (http://www.Ardenmoore.com)!

FRAN BERRY
To help your dog with proper exercise, dog walks, doggie manners, and care by a loving, kind and helpful person in the Chicago, IL area, check out
Go Fido Good Fido!
(http://www.gofidogoodfido.com

PET CARE IN THE NORTH SHORE SUBURBS OF CHICAGO:

GRADE "A" PET CARE by Adrianne Grade is simply the best dog-walking, cat, and dog pet-sitting service in the North Shore suburbs. Covering Highland Park, Northbrook and Lake Forest, Adrianne will lovingly care to your animal's needs and special needs including administering meds. Call her at 847 989 4647 to discuss fees and availability.

WHEN NOTHING IS TOO GOOD FOR YOUR DOG:
BEVERLY HILLS MUTT CLUB

An exclusive doggie boutique where you can purchase caring, effective services and products for your dog. As an Official Gold Member, you would receive the following: A 15 minute consultation with Kim Ogden-Avrutik, Animal Communicator. Dr. Kim can do her intuitive consultations by utilizing a photo of your dog. A 15 Minute Massage: (For those in the California area), a retrieval service for lost pets, and other, fun and useful benefits are available. http://www.BeverlyHillsMuttClub.com

HOLISTIC VETERINARY SERVICES:

American Holistic Veterinary Medical Association http://www.AHVMA.org

American Association of Veterinary Acupuncturists

http://www.AAVA.org

ANIMAL MASSAGE THERAPY SERVICES IN THE CHICAGOLAND AREA:
Contact Bruce Bregenzer, a true animal lover, who can help your canine, feline, or other animal companion with his terrific work.
www.companionanimaltouchandtherapies.com

FINDING LOST ANIMALS:
International K9 Search and Rescue, is a group that will actually search for your lost animal with the use of a trained search and rescue dog.

http://www.k9sardog.com

Pet Rescue is a resource for information on how to search for a lost animal.

http://www.petrescue.com

TO HELP "WILD" ANIMALS YOU MAY HAVE FOUND:

Frequently when calling these numbers you will reach a paging service who will then contact a volunteer who specializes in the specific type of animal.

Deer and fox advice: 734 670 4343

Rabbit advice: 734 670 1407

Raccoon advice: 734 670 2120

Squirrel advice: 734 670 2107

Woodchuck advice: 734 670 4317

Opossum advice: 734 670 2157

Turtle advice: 734 481 1812

Bat advice: 248 645 3232

Songbird advice: 734 973 9579

Raptor (hawks..) advice: 734 428 8455

TO FEED AN ANIMAL IN NEED BY JUST CLICKING:

http://www.theanimalrescuesite.com

HELPFUL PRODUCTS:

CatAround: This product directly shields and protects the corner of your furniture or wall; it sits right where your cat yearns to scratch. This is a great product that has saved many cats from being euthanized!

http://www.catAround.com

Kittywalk: This product is like a mesh tunnel, closed on both ends that lets your indoor cat sit outside without any animals coming in to disturb him or her, and without allowing your cat to escape! It has helped to change many cats' lives for the better!

Anxiety Wrap: This is like a little "sweater" that clients have commented on as "wonderful." It is used to help with fear of loud noises, thunderstorm fear, emotional upset and other anxieties.

http://www.anxietywrap.com

Petal Cleanse: This is a dog and small animal treatment to help prevent human allergies. It is easily applied to the animal's coat every seven days. Call 1 877 576 5302.

Dog Fur yarns and special hand - made products by Woo To You: Woo To You is a uniquie company that creates keepsakes of your pet by hand-spinning yarn from his or her fur. If the fur can't be spun, they can create a memento of some other kind. they also provide one of a kind, hand-crafted, dog - orientated gifts and dog walking services. http://www.WooToYou.com.

BOOKS, MAGAZINES, SERVICES, ORGANIZATIONS AND OTHER PRODUCTS THAT HELP YOU AND YOUR ANIMAL FRIENDS LIVE A FULL AND BEAUTIFUL LIFE:

Lantern Books is a place that "activists can publish." This is a truly great company that walks their talk. Many of their staff rescue animals and most are vegetarian or vegan themselves! This is a compassionate company that publishes books that will open your consciousness to the meaning of what animals truly are.

http://Lanternbooks.com

Animal Wellness magazine: An excellent magazine that tackles some hard issues about animal health. Writing from a holistic perspective, it is filled with new techniques and resources from leading practitioners around the country. Each issue is a treasure!

http://AnimalWellnessMagazine.com

Want to save 83 animal lives a year? Go vegetarian!

Vegetarian Times magazine is a magazine that is great for people who are just starting a vegearian lifestyle or beginning to think about having one. The pictures are beautiful and the recipies are easy to make.

http://VegetarianTimes.com

Conscious Choice magazine and Whole Life Times magazine:

Both by Dragonfly press, these sources are free of charge. Find sources for holistic practitioners for both animals and people, plus informative and important articles about political, environmental and social issues. Pick them up at Whole Foods Markets and other locations. Conscious Choice is located with sources in the Midwest, Whole Life Times, with sources on the West Coast.

http://ConsciousChoice.com

Vegan Street: A tremendous company that sells animal-friendly clothes, books, accessories. All products are cruelty-free. A great company with great people and great links!!!

http://veganstreet.com

Pangea Products: A great company that specializes in vegan products and vegan foods - including vegan chocolates and treats!

http://pangeaveg.com

DOG CAMPS:

Camp Dogwood: Located in northwestern Illinois, this camp, for you and your dog, usually lasts 3 - 4 days per session. 4 sessions are offered per year. This is an outstanding camp that is truly as much fun for people as it is for dogs! It is a place where your "dog can be a dog." The founders of the camp are real animal lovers who have sought out the best people in their fields to give your dog a sampling of lots of different fun activities and training methods.

http://www.CampDogwood.com

Feel free to call me about concerns you may have for your animal friend, and I will be happy to offer some suggestions for sources and types of work that may be helpful to you.