Pet Associations - Retail and consumer services guide.

Animal Health Distributors Association (AHDA)
Comprised of responsible animal health product distributors focused on protecting their rights to sell and supply a wide range of non-prescription animal medicines.

 
American Kennel Club (AKC)
A nonprofit organization for purebred dogs whose activities include maintaining a purebred dog registry, sanctioning dog events and an online store.

 
American Fancy Rat and Mouse Association (AFRMA)
Promotes and encourages breeding and exhibition of fancy rats and mice for show and pets.

 
Canine Companions for Independence
A nonprofit organization that provides highly trained assistance dogs to people with disabilities and to professional caregivers.

 
International Cat Association (TICA)
Registrates the pedigrees of all breeds of felines and catteries, licensing of shows, establishes standards for all breeds and disseminates information.

 
Pet Industry Joint Advisory Council (PIJAC) Canada
Represents all segments of the pet industry: retailers, wholesalers, companion animal suppliers, manufacturers, manufacturers representatives, hobbyist groups, and other trade associations. Provides education, information and advocacy.

 
Hamster Society
Affiliated to the British Hamster Association. Publishs 8 journals per year with letters, articles and stories from members. Regularly holds shows and displays in the Northern and Midland counties of England, and once a year in Scotland.

 
The Cat Fanciers' Association (CFA)
Registry of pedigreed cats.

 
Texas Hearing &Service Dogs (THSD)
A non-profit organization that trains Service Dogs and Hearing Dogs to assist people with disabilities.

 
American Pet Association (APA)
An independent, national humane organization dedicated to promoting responsible pet ownership through action, services and education.

 
American Horse Shows Association (AHSA)
The national equestrian federation of the US. The regulatory body for the Olympic and World Championship equestrian sports.

 
American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA)
Saves animal's lives and works to improve the way they are treated in society.

 
National Dog Groomers Association (NDGAA)
An association of persons engaged in the grooming and care of dogs for the promotion of excellence in professional standards.

 
North American Potbellied Pig Association (NAPPA)
Education and information about the pet pig.

 
Paws with a Cause
Trains Assistance Dogs nationally for people with disabilities and provides lifetime support which encourages independence.

 
Aggie Guide-Dog and Service-Dog (AGS) Dogs
Educates the public on the types of working dog, how to treat them in public, and how they are trained to help the disabled. Also prepares puppies for formal training programs.

 
Association of Pet Dog Trainers (APDT)
Dedicated to the ducation of professional dog trainers.

 
Horse Industry Alliance (HIA)
A collection of horse related articles of general interest including Tips on Selecting a Riding Instructor and a list of horse associations and publications.

 
National Association of Professional Pet Sitters (NAPPS)
Promotes the concept of in-home pet care and supports the pet-sitting profession.

 
Hearing Dogs for the Deaf
Dog training for the deaf.

 
Dog Trainer's Forum
Online site for professional dog trainers to discuss dog training techniques, find training resources or chat.

 
Guiding Eyes for the Blind
Trains dogs to enrich the lives of blind and visually impaired men and women.

 
Leader Dogs for the Blind
A non-profit group that is committed to providing the legally blind with guide dogs.

 
World Wide Pet Supply Association
A non-profit trade association organized which represent the companion animal and pet products industry: manufacturers, product distributors, breeder/livestock distributors, suppliers, manufacturers' representatives and retail businesses.

 
American Rabbit Breeders Association (ARBA)
Dedicated to the promotion, development and improvement of the domestic rabbit and cavy industry and fancy.

 
American Miniature Horse Association (AMHA)
A complete information source for all aspects of owning, showing, breeding and training.

 
The Seeing Eye
The school's mission is to enhance the independence, dignity, and self-confidence of blind people through the use of Seeing Eye dogs.

 
Animal Transportation Association (AATA)
an international non-profit organization dedicated to the safe and humane transport of animals.

 
American Boarding Kennels Association (ABKA)
The trade association for the pet boarding industry in the US and around the world. Members offer services including pet boarding, grooming, training, transportation, shipping, pet supplies, day care and food sales.

 
Doris Day Animal League (DDAL)
A lobby organization staffed by a team dedicated to animal protection issues.

 
Pet Industry Joint Advisory Council (PIJAC)
Represents all segments of the pet industry: retailers, wholesalers, companion animal suppliers, manufacturers, manufacturers representatives, hobbyist groups, and other trade associations. Provides education, information and advocacy.

 
House Rabbit Society (HRS)
An all-volunteer, non-profit organization that rescues rabbits and educates the public on rabbit care.

 
E-AligNet.com, Inc.
Created Planet-Pets.com, an online community for finding, evaluating, selecting, organizing, and offering information and resources for pet owners.

 
National Gerbil Society (NGS)
A British society for the promotion of Gerbils and Jirds as pets, and exhibition animals.

 
American Ferret Association (AFA)
Promotes the domestic ferret as a companion. Protects the domestic ferret against anti-ferret legislation, mistreatment, unsound breeding practices and overpopulation, needless scientific research. Provides information about veterinarians, legi.

 
National Fancy Rat Society (NFRS)
Network of rat experts.

 
Pet Sitters International (PSI)
An educational organization for professional pet sitters.

 
American Rare Breed Association (ARBA)
Strives to protect and serve the rare breed dog.

 
The American Cream Dog
Site dedicated to a new breed of dog, developed to be a special companion for home and family, and for every stage of human life.

 
Dogs for the Deaf
A national Hearing Dog training and placement service, rescues and trains shelter dogs to become Certified Hearing Dogs for deaf and hearing impaired people.

 
National Cockatiel Society (NCS)
Non-profit organization dedicated to providing information on the proper care, handling, maintenance and breeding of cockatiels.

 
American Animal Hospital Association (AAHA)
Pet care resources. Find a veterinarian, veterinary clinic or animal hospital and provide pet care tips. Find a member veterinary hospital or tips on small animal care, animal vaccinations and pet nutrition.

 
National Alternative Pet Association (NAPA)
Its purpose is to preserve private ownership of exotic animals (including non-human primates).

 
American Humane Association (AHA)
Its mission is to prevent cruelty, abuse, neglect and exploitation of children and animals and to assure that their interests and well-being are fully, effectively, and humanely guaranteed by an aware and caring society.

 
Intermountain Therapy Animals (ITA)
Specialized in providing animal-assisted therapy in the areas of physical, occupational, speech and psychotherapies, as well as special education.

 
Wolf Group
Organization dedicated to the preservation of wolves in the wild and the preservation of their native habitats all over the world.

 
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