Winding Creek Kennels, Inc.
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Links Directory | |
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Associations and Organizations |
| American Pet Care Services Association (Formerly "American Boarding Kennels Association") |
| American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) |
| American Kennel Club (AKC) |
| American Animal Hospital Assn. (AAHA) |
| Cat Fanciers Association (CFA) |
| American Association of Feline Practitioners |
| American Heartworm Society |
| Association for Pet Loss and Bereavement |
Canine
Vaccination Guidelines |
| 2006 AAHA Canine Vaccine Guidelines - Revised |
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The 2006 Feline Vaccine Advisory Panel Report |
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Health &
Wellness |
| Animal Poison Control Center - contact the ASPCA 24 HOUR Emergency Hotline for poison control |
| UGA College of Veterinary Medicine |
| Toxic Plants |
| Veterinary Oral Health Council |
| Veterinary News Network |
| Merk Veterinary Manual |
| Heartworm Information |
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Animal Drug Information From The FDA
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National Rescue Links |
| Petfinder is a national website directory where rescue groups and animal shelters list their available dogs for adoption. You can search by breed, age, type, even search for pets within a certain radius of your zip code. |
| AKC Breed Rescue Groups. This is a national directory listing maintained by the American Kennel Club (AKC). The directory includes links and contact information for various AKC breed-specific rescue groups across the US. |
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Dogs in Danger is a searchable
database of dogs running out of time in shelters across the US. This is a "last chance"
website specifically geared towards dogs in high kill shelters who are on their last days.
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Athens-Clarke County Rescues
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| Athens Humane Society - Cats only |
| Athens-Clarke County Animal Controll - Athens-Clarke County run animal shelter. Dogs only. |
| Saving Georgia Dogs - Dogs only |
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Cat Zip Alliance - Cats only
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Greater Atlanta Area Rescues
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| Atlanta Humane Society - Dogs and cats. Also provides numerous excellent pdf brochures on animal behavior and training issues. |
| Briarcliff Animal Foundation - Organization provides animal adoptions, medical care to stray animals, and fundraising to promote animal welfare awareness projects. |
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FurKids Animal Rescue - Cats & dogs. |
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KanineKids - Small dogs only. |
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Meows Without Moms - Cat rescue focused on rescue and care of orphaned newborn kittens. Weaned kittens are available for adoption. Primarily based in the greater Atlanta Area. |
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Pet Orphans - Pet adoption referral site listing many adoptable pets from private individuals and independant rescuers. Primarily targets the greater Atlanta area. |
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Ruffus Rescue - Dogs only. |
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Small Dogs Rescue & Humane Society - Small dogs only. Will only adopt to homes in North Metro Atlanta. |
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LifeLine Animal Project - Huge searchable database of available adoptable dogs and cats from multiple organizations in the greater Atlanta area. |
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PAWS Atlanta - Dogs & cats. |
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Atlanta Persian & Siamese Rescue - Specializes in Siamese & Persian cat breed rescue; does rescue other breeds as well. |
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Atlanta Canine Adoption Project - Dogs only |
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Atlanta Pet Rescue & Adoption - Rescues both dogs and cats. Strong focus on small, apartment sized dogs. |
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Atlanta Bully Rescue Alliance - Dog & cat rescue. Primary focus is the Pitbull breed. |
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Rescue Me! Animal Project - Dogs and cats. |
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Doggie Harmony - Mostly dogs, some cats. |
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Atlanta Boxer Rescue - Specializes in Boxer breed rescue and breed information resources. Based out of Atlanta. |
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Atlanta Pitbull Rescue - Specializes in Pitbull breed rescue and breed information resources. Based out of Atlanta. |
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New Rattitude - Specializes in Rat Terrier Breed rescue. Based out of Atlanta. |
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German Shepherd Dog Rescue Group Of Georgia, Inc. - Specializes in German Shepherd breed rescue. Based out of Atlanta |
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Adopt a Golden Atlanta - Specializes in Golden Retriever breed rescue. Based out of Atlanta. |
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St. Francis Rescue, Inc. - Specializes in Collie breed rescue. Based out of Atlanta. |
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DREAM (Dachshund Rescue, Education, Awareness, & Mentoring) - Specializes in Dachshund breed rescue. Based out of Atlanta. |
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Atlanta Beagle Rescue, Inc. - Specializes in Beagle breed rescue. |
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Atlanta Doberman Pinscher Rescue- Specializes in Doberman Pinscher breed rescue. Based out of Atlanta, GA. |
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Animal Saver's, Inc. - Dogs and cats. |
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Barrow County Rescues |
| Pup and Cat Co - Humane Society of Barrow County. |
| Barrowpets.net - Barrow County Animal Control. |
| Greyhound Lifesavers - Specializes in Greyhound breed rescue. Based out of Auburn, GA. |
| Leftover Pets Inc. - Dog and cat rescue based out of Braselton, GA. |
| Cocker Spaniel Adoption Center, Inc. - Cocker
Spaniel rescue group in Bethlehem. |
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Dekalb County Rescues |
| Dekalb County Animal Services - Dekalb County run Animal Control. |
| PawsATLANTA - Humane Society of Decalb
County. |
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Fulton County Rescues |
| Forgotton K9's, Inc. - Dogs only. |
| Catnip Cottage - Cats only. |
| Cats in the Cradle - Cats only. |
| MUSH Rescue - Siberian Husky breed rescue only. |
| Fulton County Animal Services - Fulton County Animal Control.
Dogs & cats. |
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Gwinnett County Rescues |
| Gwinnett County Animal Control - Gwinnett County run Animal Control. Dogs & cats. |
| Cocker Spaniel Rescue of Georgia, Inc . - Specializes in Cocker Spaniel breed rescue. Primarily based out of Duluth. |
| Gwinnett Humane Society - Dogs & cats. |
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Hall County Rescues |
| Humane Society of North East Georgia (Hall County) - Dogs & cats.
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Madison-Oglethorpe Counties Rescues |
| Madison-Oglethorpe Animal Shelter - Animal Control serving Madison / Oglethorpe counties. |
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Oconnee
County Rescues |
| Oconee County Animal Control - Dogs &
cats. |
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Walton County Rescues |
| Walton County Animal Control - Dogs &
cats. |
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Forsyth County Rescues |
| Save A Pet, Inc. - Dogs & cats. |
| Humane Society of Forsyth County - Dogs & cats. |
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Breed Specific Rescues in
GA
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| Atlanta Persian & Siamese Rescue - Specializes in Persian and Siamese cat breed rescue. Based out of Atlanta. |
| Internet Miniature Pinscher Service - Specializes in Miniture Pinscher breed rescue, referrals, and resources. |
| Atlanta Boxer Rescue - Specializes in Boxer breed rescue and breed information resources. Based out of Atlanta. |
| Atlanta Bully Rescue Alliance - specializes in Pitbull breed rescue. Based out of Atlanta. |
| Atlanta Pitbull Rescue - Specializes in Pitbull breed rescue and breed information resources. Based out of Atlanta. |
| Cocker Spaniel Rescue of Georgia, Inc . - Specializes in Cocker Spaniel breed rescue. Primarily based out of Duluth. |
| Cocker Spaniel Adoption Center, Inc. - Specializes in Cocker Spaniel breed rescue. Primarily based out of Bethlehem. |
| Boston Terrier Rescue of East Tennessee - Specializes in Boston Terrier breed rescue - Serves all southeastern states as well as the metro Atlanta area. |
| New Rattitude - Specializes in Rat Terrier Breed rescue. Based out of Atlanta. |
| St. Francis Rescue, Inc. - Specializes in Collie breed rescue. Based out of Atlanta. |
| German Shepherd Dog Rescue Group Of Georgia, Inc. - Specializes in German Shepherd breed rescue. Based out of Atlanta |
| Adopt a Golden Atlanta - Specializes in Golden Retriever breed rescue. Based out of Atlanta. |
| DREAM (Dachshund Rescue, Education, Awareness, & Mentoring) - Specializes in Dachshund breed rescue. Based out of Atlanta. |
| Atlanta Beagle Rescue, Inc. - Specializes in Beagle breed rescue. |
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Atlanta Doberman Pinscher Rescue- Specializes in Doberman Pinscher breed rescue. Based out of Atlanta, GA. |
| South Eastern Greyhound Adoption- Specializes in Greyhound Breed rescue. Based out of Atlanta, GA. |
| Greyhound Lifesavers - Specializes in Greyhound breed rescue. Based out of Auburn, GA. |
| MUSH
Rescue - Specializes in
Sibieran Husky breed rescue. Based
out of Alpharetta. |
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Low Cost Spay /
Neuter & Veterinary Services
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| LifeLine Spay & Neuter Clinic - Provides low-cost spay & neuter services to metro Atlanta area residents. Free spay & neuter services available to Fulton County residents. |
| Project Spay / Neuter - Low cost spay / neuter, vaccinations, and basic medical services such as Heartworm tests, general office visits, etc. Located in Cumming, GA. |
| WellPet Humane - Full range of low-cost medical care services. Sliding scale fee system based on income. Located in Chamblee, GA |
| Paws Atlanta Low Cost Heartworm Treatment - Offers low cost Heartworm treatment based on weight, plus low cost heartworm and flea prevention supplies. Paws Atlanta also offers monthly vaccine clinics. Located in Decatur, GA. |
| North Georgia Humane Society Spay / Neuter Clinic - Low cost spay / neuter clinic including vaccine packages and routine testing. Located in Gainesville, GA. |
| The CatSnip Project - Low cost mobile spay / neuter and vaccine clinics with various scheduled dates / locations all over the state of GA. See website for calendar. |
| The Pet Mechanics - lost cost spay / neuter and vaccine clinics sponsored by Leftover Pets, Inc. rescue group. Weekly locations in Hoschton, Dalton, Elberton, & Toccoa, GA....see website for complete calendar and hours. |
| Athens Area Humane Society Spay / Neuter Clinic -
Provides low cost spay / neuter and vaccination services in the
Athens / Watkinsville area. |
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Training
Resources
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| How To Choose A Trainer - Link to excellent articles by the Association of Pet Dog Trainers. |
| Behavior Helpline - Service provided by the North Georgia Humane Society. Pet owners can call 770-532-6617 ext: 245 to speak with a certified behavior trainer. They also offer various workshops and training classes. Located in Gainesville, GA. |
| Association of
Pet Dog Trainers - APDT Home Page. |
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Georgia Dog
Parks |
| Newton Park - (Alpharetta) Fully fenced enclosure includes separate areas for small and large dogs, viewing area, staging area, and water pump. Location: 3125 Old Alabama Road, Alpharetta, GA. |
| Waggy World Paw Park - (Alpharetta) A beautiful 1.5 acre area behind the Alpharetta Community Center at Wills Park. Waggy World Paw Park opened to the public on Monday, September 25, 2006. Paw park amenities include off-leash areas for large pups and small pups, water fountains, and park benches. Location: 175 Roswell Street, Alpharetta, GA. Directions: From GA 400: Take Old Milton Pkwy exit towards Alpharetta. Go approximately 2 miles. Wills Park is located on Old Milton Parkway between Roswell Street and Wills Road. |
| Athens Clarke County Dog Parks - (Athens) 3 county parks with off-leash areas. The Athens-Clarke County area now has 3 county parks with off-leash areas: Memorial Park, Sandy Creek Park, & Southeast Clarke Park. |
| Oconnee Forest Park - (Athens) Lake, trees, restrooms, and benches, Location: On College Station Rd, across from UGA visitors Center, go behind the Off-Leash sign. |
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UGA Intermural Fields - (Athens) An open field with winding paths. Location: Off of College Station Road, accross from the UGA Health Center. Follow the road passed the soccer fields to get to the off-leash area. Park near the metal gate and walk down the gravel path, follow the signs. |
| Atlantic Station - (Atlanta) Little space in the city, Benches for parents. Beautiful view of the city Plenty of light for after dark play. Location: State st, in between 16th and 17th street. Directions: 85 south, go to the 17th street exit, take a right towards Atlantic station, take a left at state st, the park is on the right side. |
| Henry Jones Dog Park - (Atlanta) Off-leash dog park; fully wooded; roughly 4 acres; no water fountain, but a community water bucket provided; excellent volunteer group maintains park. Location: inside Brook Run Park, 4770 N. Peachtree Rd. Directions: approx. 1 mile north of I-285 on N. Peachtree Rd. in the Dunwoody section of Atlanta. |
| Piedmont Dog Park - (Atlanta) Atlanta's largest dog park, fenced, running water in the city's largest in town park. Location: Midtown Atlanta bordered by Piedmont Avenue, 10th Street and Monroe Drive. Directions: Intersection of Piedmont Avenue and 10th Street. |
| Windmere Dog Park - (Cumming) Off Leash Dog Park. Location: 3355 Windermere Parkway. Directions: From GA-400 Exit 14 go SE on GA Hwy 20 (toward Sugar Hill) go approx. 4 miles. Turn right on Windermere Pkwy. Park on left. |
| Oakhurst Dog Park - (Decatur) (Now available only to Decatur residents - permits are required to use.) Approximately 2 acres, partly wooded with large open grassy area, completely fenced. Location: East Lake Drive. After rains, one low spot gets muddy, but the dogs don't mind. No water supply is provided. Directions: From downtown Decatur, go south on Commerce, and when Commerce dead ends into W. Howard Ave., turn right. Continue on W. Howard for several blocks. (W. Howard does not intersect with East Lake Drive) Turn right onto Paden Circle. Follow Paden Circle around the curve (about 300 feet), then turn right at the light onto East Lake Drive (which passes under the Marta bridge and W. Howard that you just got off of). Continue several blocks until the road veers sharply to the left. The park is on the left just before the Boys and Girls Club and across the street from The Phoenix School. To park, turn left at the stop sign and there is parking on the right in front of another park. |
| Mason Mill Dog Park - (Decatur) New 1/2 acre public dog park with water fountain for dogs inside the fenced area. Location: 1400 McConnell Dr., Decatur, GA |
| Laurel Park - (Gainesville) Great off leash park for dogs. Two large fenced in areas for both small and large dogs, lots of trees and great place for your pup to enjoy other dogs. Location: Off Highway 129(Cleveland Highway)Take exit 24 of I-985.Turn left onto Jesse Jewel Pkwy.Travel to Limestone Pkwy (2nd Light)turn right. Go to the end of Limestone and turn right onto Cleveland Highway. Park is 1 mile from the bridge on the right by New Bridge Baptist Church. Just follow the signs. |
| Ronald Reagan Park - (Lawrenceville) 2 Acres, 3 fenced areas, for small dogs, large dogs and a dog run. Water and bags available on site. A two-acre fenced-in area where dogs can play off their leashes. 25-acre park has a "senior" area with horseshoe pits, shuffleboard courts, bocce ball courts and a covered picnic pavilion with permanent chess and checkerboards. Other amenities include a small skate area, a playground, two half-court basketball courts, several covered picnic areas, a 3/4-mile paved multi-purpose trail and a small pond. Location: 2777 Five Forks Trickum Rd. Directions: Five Forks Trickum Exit off Ronald Reagan Pkwy. North about 1/2 mile. Directions: I-85 north to Pleasand Hill Road. Go south on Pleasant Hill to Ronald Reagan Parkway. Take Ronald Reagan to Five Forks Trickum Road, and turn left. The park is on your left. |
| Lenora Park Dog Park -
(Snellville) Location: Corner of Lenora Church Rd
and Lee Road, Snellville, GA. |
| Ahimsa House - Unique non-profit organization dedicated to helping victims of domestic violence and their pets reach safety together. |
| Pet Orphans - Adoption referral site mantained by the non-profit "Spot Society" rescue group. Offers private individuals and independant rescuers ability to post their available pets in their database. Primarily targets the greater Atlanta Area. |
| Meows Without Moms - Rescue group dedicated to rescue and care of orphaned newborn kittens. Site provides excellent resources and help if you find an orphaned kitten. Primarily based in the greater Atlanta area but does provide assistance and help to other areas as well. |
| Georgia Pet Loss Resources - Various resources, including a list of pet cemetaries and crematories in Georgia. |
| Pet Loss Support Group - Support group sponsored by the North Georgia Humane Society. Resources and support group meetings for people who are struggling with the loss of a pet. Based out of Gainesville, GA. |
| The Food Bowl - Pet "Food Bank" for needy pets. Based out of the Athens, GA area. |
| Daffy's Pet Soup Kitchen - "Food Bank" for needy pets, feral cat colony caretakers, etc. Based out of the Lawrenceville, GA area. |
| Feral Cat Resources -
EXCELLENT source of
information for trapping, relocating, and caring for feral cats /
colonies. |
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School
Calendars |
| University of Georgia 2010-2011 |
| Gainesville State College 2010-2011 |
| Clarke County School District 2009-2010 |
| Barrow County School District 2009-2010 |
| Gwinnett County Public Schools 2009-2010 |
| Oconee County School Systems 2009-2010 |
| Jackson County School Systems 2009-2010 |
| Walton County School District 2009-2010 |
| Hall County School Systems 2009-2010 |
| Madison County School Systems 2009-2010 |
| Oglethorpe County School Systems 2009-2010 |
| Monsignor Donovan Catholic High School 2009-2010 |
| Athens Christian School 2009-2010 |
| Athens Acadamy 2009-2010 |
| Fulton County School Systems 2009-2010 (upcoming 2010-2011 school year here) |
| Forsyth County Schools 2010-2011 |
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Winding Creek Kennels,
Inc.
354 Pleasant Hill Church Road, SE
Winder, Georgia
30680
770-725-2700 FAX
770-725-2829
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