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Pooch Club
(714) 633-4821
Social events including group hikes, walks, meet- ups at the dog beach and more. A great way for both you and your dog to socialize and exercise.
www.poochclub.net
Online Communities and Social Networks The following websites offer social networking for pets and their people:
www.datemypet.com (dating community for pets and pet lovers), www. dogpawfi
le.com,
www.dogster.com,
www.catster. com,
www.facedog.com,
www.mycatspace.com,
www.mydogspace.com,
www.twitpets.com, www.
shwoof.com,
www.petizens.com,
www.petsintouch. com,
www.pettalez.com,
www.yeepet.com, www.
pettube.com, like YouTube, but for pets only, and
www.mypetmove.com, an online community to get information, answers to questions, and research a pet’s move.
LOSTMYDOGGIE.COM spcaLA
www.spcala.com SPCA, Orange County
www.orangecountyspca.org Saddleback Valley
Humane Society and SPCA
http://tinyurl.com/svhsspca
(949) 262-5859
Humane Society, Orange County (714) 536-8480
www.ochumanesociety.com Humane Society of the US
www.humanesociety.org
Bird Society See “Birds” for an avian society.
Cat Associations See “Cats” for feline associations. Dog Groups
American Kennel Club (AKC)
www.akc.org
Desperate Paws of OC Dog Club
www.desperatepawsofocdogclub.org
Dog Scouts of America A national organization that promotes respon- sible dog ownership, the important role of the human/canine bond and challenges people and dogs to learn how to better serve each other. The dog is the Scout and earns badges, the handler can be an adult or child. Junior programs and information on starting your own troop are avail- able. The local troop contact is Jennifer Crouch, email:
uglydogadventures@gmail.com. www.
dogscouts.org
Meetup Type the breed or species in the interest area and enter your zip code.
www.meetup.com
14 petsguide winter/spring 11/12 (888) 772-5721 (714) 374-7738
Pigs California Potbellied Pig Association Educational resource about caring, adoption and rescue of potbellied pigs.
www.cppa4pigs.org,
www.pigharmony.com
Reptiles and Exotic Associations See “Reptiles and Exotics” for herpetile associations.
Small Animals American Fancy Rat and Mouse Association
www.afrma.org
American Rabbit Breeders Association
www.arba.net
(202) 452-1100
California Hamster Association
www.chahamsters.org
Rat and Mouse Club of America
www.rmca-socal.org
The Rat Fan Club
www.ratfanclub.org
Veterinary Associations American Animal Hospital Association The AAHA provides information about accreditation for animal hospitals, as well as medical informa- tion for pet owners, such as regulations for vac- cinations, medication details and dental care. www.
healthypet.com
American Holistic Veterinary Medical Association The AHVMA explores and supports alternative and complementary approaches to veterinary health care. Plus fi nd a holistic veterinarian in your area.
www.ahvma.org
American Veterinary Medical Association
(800) 248-2862
The AVMA represents more than 76,000 veteri- narians and provides animal medical resources and current scientifi c data.
www.avma.org
dog sports & fi tness
Dog sport classes and clinics, including agil- ity, herding, frisbee, fl yball, treibball and ur- ban mushing, plus information on referrals and competitions. Also see: “Trails, Beaches, Recreation and Parks.”
All Breed Herding Training
home1.gte.net/jerstew Classes are available year-round to teach all breeds of dogs how to herd sheep. Jerome Stewart has been teaching herding classes since 1988, and currently teaches three classes per week in Long Beach, Anaheim and Perris. Each class is two hours for $30; preregistration is not required. No previous experience necessary. Email:
jerstew@verizon.net.
American Treibball Association (303) 718-7705
www.americantreibballassociation.org Treibball is a reward-based communication game to build a stronger bond between dog and handler using a combination of classic obedience and herd- ing cues. The game consists of the dog working off- leash and obeying the handler’s cues, using his nose or shoulders to “herd” eight balls into a goal within 10 minutes. Find local trainers, rules about the sport and more on their website.
D2isc Dogs in Southern California
www.d2isc.com D2ISC organizes a series of informal play days and clinics throughout the year where members and prospective members can exchange training ideas. They also plan several competitions and a vari- ety of shows throughout the year for dog-related charities, humane societies, sporting events and schools. Clinic dates, event schedules and contact information are available on their website.
DASH Dog Agility Sport Handlers
www.dashagiity.com Regular practice sessions, mentoring program, workshops and seminars, lending library, and an- nual AKC and CPE competitions.
Flyball The following organizations offer fl yball, a relay race/agility-based team sport for dogs.
North American Flyball Association (800) 318-6312 Offi cial site for fl yball includes a listing of regional teams, a national and international tournament cal- endar, world records and statistics, news and of- fi cial rules and information about the sport. www. nafafl
yball.org
Orange Crush Flyball Club (Jump Start Dog Sports) “The heart of fl yball in Orange County.” The website
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