Resources & Links
Poison Control
If you have an emergency that your pet has ingested a questionable substance outside of our regular business hours, we recommend that you contact:
ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center (888) 426-4435
Product & Service Referral List
The following is a list of pet services that are supplied to our clients referred by our clients. These services or businesses are independent and we cannot guarantee your satisfaction.
Hopmeadow Animal Hospital
phone: (860) 658-1931
fax: (860) 651-7254
hopmeadowah@gmail.com
After Hours Emergency Care
New England Veterinary Care Windsor, CT
860-688-8400 / 24-hour care
Veterinary Emergency Center Canton, CT
860-693-6992 / Night & Weekend care
Animal Poison Control
800-548-2423
Dog Trainers & Puppy Classes
Bark Busters, 877-280-7100
CT K-9 Education Center, 860-666-4646
Dogology, 860-352-2352
Kim McCord, 860-653-4779
Laurie Hine, 860-658-5909
Positive Dog Training, 860-236-3339
Secret Lake Dog Training, 860-404-0038
Tails-U-Win-Too Joanne Kenny, 860-370-9623
The Good Dog Spot, 860-243-5500
Private Trainers - Behavior Problems
Bark Busters, 877-280-7100
Brian Shea, 860-913-5228
Positive Dog Training, 860-236-3339
Secret Lake Dog Training, 860-404-0038
Stoddard-Lane Reticker, 860-673-4818
Audrey Tucker, 860-667-2663
Wild Animal Care
CT Department of Wildlife, 860-566-4683
Roaring Brook Nature Center, 860-693-0263
Animal Control Officers
Avon, 860-409-4294
Bloomfield, 860-242-5501
Canton, 860-409-4205
Granby, 860-653-0558
Simsbury, 860-658-3110
West Hartford, 860-523-2018
Adoption and Shelters
Animals for Life, 203-267-6777
Humane Society Newington, 860-594-4500
Last Post, 860-824-0831
Mary's Kitty Corner Granby, 860-379-4141
Our Companions Bloomfield, 860-242-9999
Little Guild of St. Frances, 860-672-6346
The Simon Foundation Bloomfield, 860-519-1516
Pet Sitters & Dog Walkers
Karen Kaizer, 860-202-3053
Creature Comforts, 860-651-7773
Kathi Hefler, 860-978-5708
Pet Shadow, 860-989-6161
Walks of Nature, 860-299-3196
Boarding Kennels
Beacon Ridge Pet Resort - Granby, 860-844-8700
Candlewick Glastonbury, 860-633-6878
Day Hill Kennel Windsor, 860-688-2370
Doggie in the Window Simsbury, 860-658-4300
Kessler Kennel Granby, 860-653-3206
Mt. View Kennels Avon, 860-673-0555
Tanbark Kennels Plainville, 860-677-7601
Day Care
Doggie in the Window Simsbury, 860-658-4300
My Dog's Daycare Avon, 860-673-3776
The Good Dog Spot Bloomfield, 860-243-5500
Creature Comforts Simsbury, 860-651-7773
Groomers
Apple Crest Bloomfield, 860-286-0575
Aussie Pet Mobil Van, 860-673-3920
Claudette's Unionville, 860-673-7578
Doggie in the Window Simsbury, 860-658-4300
Doggy Do's Avon, 860-335-0568
Great Tails Plainville, 860-793-8609
Happy Dog & Cat Too - Mobil Van, 860-670-8145
Happy Tails Simsbury, 860-651-1830
LiRitz Mobil Van, 860-658-2278
Paw Spa Avon, 860-676-4411
Perfect Paws Mobil Van, 860-989-1815
Pet Food Recall Information
Log onto The American Veterinarian Medical Association or call (800) 248-2862.
For More Information...
The following links provide some great information on a variety of topics related to veterinary medicine and pet health care. We will update this page frequently and would love to hear your ideas on links you would like to add to this page to share with other pet owners. Feel free to send us your favorites. If we like them, we will add them to our list!
Choosing a new puppy This is a nice starter guide of things that you should consider when you are thinking about getting a puppy.
Heartworm Society Everything you ever wanted to know about heartworm disease can be found here!
Behavior problems Founded by Brian Kilcommons and Sharon Wilson, best-selling authors and recognized experts on animal training and behavior, this site is a terrific resource for advice on a variety of behavioral problems. If you want to learn more about feline house-soiling, barking dogs, aggression, or any other behavioral problem, check this one out!
National Animal Poison Control Center This is the website of the National Animal Poison Control Center. It includes a library, links to other sites, and phone numbers for the poison control center.
USDA Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service The USDA maintains this website with information on a variety of animal health-related topics, including the latest news on such things as Mad Cow Diseases, foot and mouth disease, and many other things.
Rainbow Bridge Anyone who has ever lost a pet should visit this wonderful site. It is a terrific tribute to our lost family members
West Nile Virus This site is maintained by the Centers for Disease Control in Atlanta and has the latest information on the spread of West Nile Virus in the US, as well as information on disease transmission, symptoms, etc.
The House Rabbit Connection This all-volunteer nonprofit organization takes in adoptable abandoned rabbits, provides foster care, has them spayed/neutered, and finds quality indoor homes. They also educate the public and other organizations about rabbit care.