Favorite Links

Pinal County Animal Cruelty Hotline: 1-520-866-7618
http://pinalcountyaz.gov/departments/animalcontrol/pages/home.aspx

ASPCA -The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals
Animal Poison Control Center: 1-888-426-4435
24 hours a day, 365 days a year
http://www.aspca.org/site/PageServer?pagename=pro_apcc

1423 S. Higley, #102, Mesa, AZ 85206
Right across the street from Lowe’s on the East side of Higley
Phone 480-924-1123

FAVORITE LINKS INDEX

- Animal Care & Control
- Animal Referral Center of Arizona
- Arizona Off-Leash Dog Parks
- Arizona Pet License Plates
- Dog Day Care Centers & Boarding
- Embroidery
- Gold Canyon Websites
- Grooming
- Just Dogs! BARKERY, Inc. - Gourmet Dog Treats
- Health Insurance for Animals
- Hiking with your Dog, Pet Travel & Emergency Tips
- HOME AGAIN® Microchip
- Lancasters' of Gold Canyon "Dogs of Distinction"
- Pet Grief Support
- Pet Memorials & Carving
- Pet Painting
- Pet Sitting
- Pet Training
- Pooper Scooper Services
- Rescue Groups for Wildlife
- Rescue Organizations & Clubs
- Saying Goodbye
- Shopping (Pet Angel Figurines; Pet Names ; Health food products for Pets; Drivers' License for Pets and Pet Tags)
- Snake Avoidance Training
- Veterinary Pharmacies

ANIMAL CARE & CONTROL

Pinal County Animal Cruelty Hotline: 1-520-866-7618

http://pinalcountyaz.gov/Departments/AnimalControl/Pages/Home.aspx - Pinal County Animal Care & Control 1-800-208-6897 ext. 7600 or 1-520-866-7600
Any EMERGENCY related to Pinal County Animal Control can be reported after hours by calling the main number of (520) 866-7600 and following the automated instructions
http://pinalcountyaz.gov/Departments/AnimalControl/Pages/WishList.aspx
- Pinal County Animal Care & Control Adoption "Wish List"

http://www.ajcity.net/afp/ac/animalcontrol.cfm - Apache Junction Animal Control 480-983-4405 (does not serve unincorporated areas of Pinal County)

http://www.maricopa.gov/pets - Maricopa County Animal Care & Control
602-506-PETS / 602-506-7387

 

ANIMAL REFERRAL CENTER OF ARIZONA

Any questions about Veterinary Services or Pet Related, call
Animal Referral Services - 480-898-0001

ARIZONA OFF-LEASH DOG PARKS

http://www.BarkParkArizona.com/id6.htm - Locations of all the off-leash Dog Parks in Arizona. To subscribe to the Doggy Tales Newsletter (at no charge) please visit their website.

As of July 29, 2006 there is a new Dog Park in the Town of Gilbert, 17 acres with a lake. Dogs can swim, Humans cannot! Located on Ray Rd., between Higley and Greenfield Rds. The name is COSMO Dog Park, named after the first police K-9 in Gilbert. If you have any questions please contact Gilbert Parks & Recreation at (480) 503-6200 or email to
parks@ci.gilbert.az.us
Cosmo Dog Park is located 22 miles from Gold Canyon

COSMO Dog Park Grand Opening - Gold Canyon D.O.G. members
Gilbert, Arizona - July 29, 2006

ARIZONA PET LICENSE PLATES

http://www.AZPetPlates.org - If you are a pet owner (or not) but wish to help solve the pet overpopulation problem, there is a way available through the Arizona Department of Transportation.

Sterilize - Not Euthanize
Please Spay or Neuter Your Pets!

DOG DAY CARE CENTERS & BOARDING

Karen Smith - Large (over 40 lbs) dog boarding in Gold Canyon. Karen is also a Dog Obedience Trainer. Phone 480-380-7522 KarensPlace1979@msn.com

http://www.ItsaRuffLife.com - It's a Ruff Life! Dog Day Care and Activity Center provides a safe, stimulating, nurturing - and just plain doggone fun - "home away from home" experience for adored K9 Kids. Two locations in Phoenix: Paradise Hills Shopping Center 602-442-RUFF (that's 7833!), and Bell Pavillions 602-588-RUFF (that's 7833).

EMBROIDERY

http://www.GoldCanyonEmbroidery.com - Gold Canyon Embroidery & Boutique
is based in Gold Canyon. Owner Ray Husslein presented my husband and I with a beautiful embroidery tote bag in memory of KRAMER. Ray and Cheryl have a dog GINA, who was being trained by The Eye Dog Foundation and is now part of their family. Their boutique is at 5899 S. Kings Ranch Road, Gold Canyon, AZ 85218. Phone 480-671-7590. GoldCanyonEmbroidery@msn.com

We also have the "official" Gold Canyon D.O.G. - Dog Owners Group shirts. They are embroidered with our beautiful logo. Made of 100% Egyptian Cotton, $35 per shirt, plus tax, and embroidered dog bandanas (can be used by humans too!) at $15 Dollars. To order please contact GoldCanyonEmbroidery@msn.com or call 480-671-7590

 

GOLD CANYON WEBSITES

http://www.VisionsoftheSW.com - Features Kramer's Special Edition Greeting Cards
http://www.GoldCanyonConnection.com
http://www.azcarver.com/Memorials.php

 

GROOMING

Sweetie Paws Dog Grooming - "I do large and small dogs, poodles are my favorite, because there are so many different haircuts you can give them! I don't do cage drying. Hours are by appointment, and evening and weekends are no extra charge" Kathy Marshall, owner. Phone (480) 982-5710. Dbgoatsmilk@aol.com
Apache Tails Pet Salon and Grooming Supplies - Kathy Vail, Owner. 1075 S. Idaho Rd., Suite 214, Apache Junction. Phone 480-671-7099. gaellav@mchsi.com

JUST DOGS! BARKERY, Inc. - Gourmet Dog Treats

http://www.JustDogsGourmet.com - Just Dogs! Gourmet. They specialize in hand-cut, all-natural dog treats. Dog costumes, Angel Dogs Figurines, Party Supplies, etc. San Tan Village, 2206 E. Williamsfield Rd., Suite 109, Gilbert, AZ 85295 -
Phone 480-786-4717 Katie@JustDogsGourmet.com
Yappie Hour! Every Thursday 6-8 p.m.

HEALTH INSURANCE FOR ANIMALS

http://www.UnitedPetCare.com - United Pet Care (U.P.C.), an Arizona based company, offers a pet healthcare program that includes preventative, diagnostic, surgical, emergency, and special areas of care. In-office medications are also included in the UPC program.
http://www.hsus.org/shop/petplan_pet_health_insurance.html - The Humane Society of the United States - The Humane Society of the United States is proud to announce a relationship to offer HSUS supporters discounts on Petplan pet insurance. http://vetmedicine.about.com/od/pethealthinsurance/Health_Insurance_Wellness_Plans_for_Animals.htm
Health Insurance & Wellness Plans for Animals - Health and wellness plans, health insurance, and other animal-related insurance plans available to pet owners. Learn how to make the best choices for your pets and lifestyle.
http://www.petinsurance.com/index.aspx - VPI Pet Insurance
http://www.aspcapetinsurance.com - ASPCA Pet Health Insurance
http://www.embracepetinsurance.com - Embrace Pet Insurance
http://www.petcareinsurance.com - Pet Care Health Insurance Programs

There are many companies that offer Health Insurance for Animals.
Please search the Internet for this service

HIKING WITH YOUR DOG, PET TRAVEL & EMERGENCY TIPS

http://www.PetsWelcome.com - Traveling with your pet. State and local regulations; health and permit information; transportation tips (by air or by car); and so much more.
http://www.HikewithyourDog.com - Hiking with your dog
http://www.mydog8az.com/k9hike.html - The Canine Hiking Club of Arizona, 623-516-9422.
http://www.pnnonline.org/article.php?sid=5351 - Be prepared in case of a pet emergency

HOMEAGAIN® MICROCHIP

http://www.HomeAgain.com - HomeAgain® is more than just microchipping. The HomeAgain® Pet Recovery Service works 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, every day of the year to facilitate the recovery of lost pets. HomeAgain® will instantly send an email alert to shelters, veterinary clinics, and other members of the HomeAgain® network within a 25-mile radius of where your pet was lost. 1-888-HOMEAGAIN (1-888-466-3242)

LANCASTER'S OF GOLD CANYON "DOGS OF DISTINCTION"

http://www.LancastersofGoldCanyon.com - Lancaster's of Gold Canyon. Lucy and Bob Lancaster are quality breeders of companion Siberian Husky and Havanese dogs. A Phones: Office (480) 671-0399, Cell (480) 229-0719. Lucy@LancastersofGoldCanyon.com

SAPPHIRE	ROMEO

 

PET GRIEF SUPPORT

http://caaainc.org/petgriefsupport.htm - Arizona Pet Grief Support

PET MEMORIALS & CARVING

http://www.azcarver.com/Memorials.php - Memorials done in Black Granite Tiles. Stone, Glass & Custom Engraving. Walt Girton, Gold Canyon, Arizona (see a sample on the Rainbow Bridge page of this website)

 

PET PAINTINGS

http://www.ElenaGallery.com - Elena Erõs is a very talented portraitist. Born in Russia, she is now a resident of Gold Canyon, Arizona. Her phone is 480-671-8128 elenaeros@gmail.com

PET SITTING

Evan Pet Sitting - Evan Kalik - Will stay in your home. References.
Cell 602-332-2288. dbaxin07@yahoo.com

Sara Pet Sitting - References. Phone 480-250-1700.

Trilby Boyle - Dogs, cats, birds. Will stay in your house. References.
Phone 480-620-6802 .

PET TRAINING

LotusDogTraining_ca_az@yahoo.com - Lotus Dog Training "Dog Whispering Techniques". Private in-home training, board and train opportunities, as well as group classes and puppy socialization. Sheila K. Iyengar. Home/Kennel 480-279-3956. Cell 480-776-4863.
myfreshstart@aol.com - Obedience, behavioral and competition dog training. Private in-home classes and group training. Nancy Hoemshell, Kennel name Shalet. Phone 480-671-9082, Cell 480-776-9638

POOPER SCOOPER SERVICES

http://www.FreshYards.com - Freshyards Pet Waste Removal and Clean-up is a full service pooper scooper company located Gilbert, Arizona but also servicing Scottsdale, Paradise Valley, Chandler, Mesa, Gold Canyon, Apache Junction and the rest of the Phoenix, Arizona metropolitan area. Contact Ryan Standage at 480-232-6999 or email him at rynophiliac@yahoo.com

http://www.poopydo.com - PoopyDo Pet Clean-Up and Pet Waste Removal. Specializing in: Home-Front/Backyards; Business Properties; Dog Runs; Homeowner Associations. 1-877-POOPY-DO (1-877-766-7936). Valley-wide

http://www.cleanPaw.com Clean Paw Pet Waste Removal. Residential and commercial services, valley-wide. Owner Allen Rosetti says "After one visit your pet’s yard will smell inviting and look fantastic! I personally guarantee your satisfaction with every cleaning" Call 623-385-9095 or email cs@cleanpaw.com

RESCUE GROUPS FOR WILDLIFE

http://www.EastValleyWildlife.org - East Valley Wildlife is a non-profit organization of wildlife volunteers who work in their their home in the greater Phoenix, Arizona area to care for songbirds, quail, water birds, waterfowl and small mammals like bunnies and squirrels. Phone 480-814-9339
http://www.FallenFeathers.org - Fallen Feathers is a non-profit organization dedicated to protecting the health and well being of as many wild and exotic pet birds as possible. There is information on what to do when you've found an injured bird. Contact Fallen Feathers c/o Jody Kieran at 623-533-2348 email jody@fallenfeathers.org in the West Valley.

 

RESCUE ORGANIZATIONS & CLUBS

http://www.ValleyCatsandDogs.org - Valley Cats and Dogs rescue organization in Gilbert. Phone for Dogs 480-898-3647. Phone for Cats 480-668-2828
Paws 4Life. A nonprofit organization who works in providing service dogs for people who normally could not afford to purchase one, or the costs of training them. Not only they train them, they get them tested, and registered. As of June of 2008, they have 15 service dogs, registered with the Arizona Registry of Service Animals. Paws 4Life has a student volunteer program, they do water and horse, and self defense classes for the service dogs, and their handlers. They provide basic to advanced dog training classes also, and they are affordable. Contact T. House 480-288-5174, or email her THouse8591@aol.com
http://www.AZSafeAnimals.org - Save Animals From Euthanasia (S.A.F.E.) is a nonprofit organization in Apache Junction, Arizona dedicated to rescuing animals from local shelters when their "time is up". Phone 480-466-6025
http://www.LawDogsUSA.org - LawDogsUSA is a nonprofit organization in the city of Olympia, Washington whose sole purpose is to provide law enforcement agencies with high quality narcotics, explosives and arson detection dogs - free of charge. LawDogsUSA offers a variety of breeds for detection work, but they prefer and specialize in the American Pit Pull due to their superior work ethic, trustworthy nature and ability
http://www.hsus.org/ace/352 - The Humane Society of the United States
http://www.azhumane.org -The Arizona Humane Society
http://www.Pets911.com/index.php - 1-888-PETS911 (1-888-738-7911)
http://www.PetFinder.org - On Pet Finder you can:
- Locate shelters and rescue groups in your area
- Post classified ads for lost or found pets, pets wanted or needing homes
- Sign up to be a volunteer to help your local shelter or rescue group
- Browse their resource library to learn more about pet care
http://www.ThePetRescue.com - Provides unique nationwide support for lost and found pets with the help of a network of shelters, animal control agencies, rescue groups and veterinarians
http://www.FidoFinder.com - You can register your dog in this site
http://www.DogDetective.com - Internet database of lost and found dogs
http://www.akc.org - American Kennel Club
County Shelters, call 602-506-PETS or 602-506-7387
Missing Mutts, Cats, Etc at 480-898-8914
Arizona PetLine at 602-252-2727
http://www.CommonPaws.org - Maddie's Project in Maricopa County is a collaborative group comprised of traditional and no-kill animal shelters, county animal control, rescue organizations, veterinarians and animal welfare advocates.
http://www.dlrrphoenix.org - Desert Labrador Retriever Rescue. A Phoenix-based Rescue Group
http://www.aussielads.com/rescue_links.htm - Aussielads Aussie Rescue. Links to various rescue organizations as well as pet-related sites
http://www.azrescue.org - RESCUE is a no-kill animal rescue organization in Maricopa County
http://www.DalmatianStation.com - Dalmatian Rescue Organization. Lisa 480-733-7005
http://www.3drescue.org - 3D Rescue of Arizona is a non profit organization dedicated to the rescue and preservation of Dobermans, Dachshunds, and Great Danes. All rescues are vet checked, spayed or neutered, vaccinated and microchipped prior to adoption
http://www.AZFriends.org - Friends for Life Animal Sanctuary, Gilbert. Phone 480-497-8296
http://www.ValleyoftheSunDogRescue.com - Valley of the Sun Dog Rescue is a registered non-profit organization. All breeds accepted, specializing in American Pit Bulls & American Staffordshire Terriers. Phone 480-228-0126.
http://www.aspca.org - Animal Poison Control from The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals
http://www.Golden-Retriever.org - Rescue a Golden of Arizona
http://www.azgrc.org - Arizona Golden Retriever Connection
http://www.dlrrphoenix.org/ - Desert Labrador Retriever Rescue
A Phoenix-based Rescue Group dedicated to finding loving, life-long homes
for displaced Labrador Retrievers.
http://www.wolf-net.com/ashra/ - Arizona Siberian Husky Rescue & Adoption
http://www.AZChihuahuaRescue.org/ - Arizona Chihuahua Rescue.
Phone: 480-844-2447 - Rescue@AzChihuahuaRescue.org
http://www.ajbf.petfinder.org - AJ’s Best Friends Purebred Cat Rescue is an all-volunteer non-profit companion animal rescue organization

 

SAYING GOODBY

http://www.DoctorChristina.com - Dr. Christina Guerrero, DMV, offers a unique option for euthanasia: Home Service. Phone 602-332-7757 or send an email to Vet@DoctorChristina.com

SHOPPING

http://www.GooberExpress.com - Health food products for Pets. Free delivery in the Phoenix Metro Area.
http://www.schatzistreasures.com/categories/angelornaments.html#rst - Angel Dog Figurines
http://www.pet-tags.com - Pet Tags
http://www.ChloeCards.com - Pet Drivers' License
http://www.petrix.com/dognames - 2000 Pet Names
http://www.bowwow.com.au - BowWow-Meow. Pet Names with Personality

 

SNAKE AVOIDANCE TRAINING

http://www.snakeproofing.com - Partners Snake Proofing - 4640 E. Forest Pleasant Place, Cave Creek AZ 85331 - Phone 480 595-6700 - info@animaltraining.com
http://www.karyngarvin.com/snake-avoidance.htm - Rattlesnake Avoidance Training - Karyn Garvin & Associates, Inc. 5007 E. 29th St. Tucson, Arizona 85711. Phone 520-790-DOGS (520-790-3647) - info@karyngarvin.com
http://www.vipervoidance.com/default.asp - Viper Voidance -
Phone 480-215-1776 - BigJim@DoItNow.com

 

VETERINARY PHARMACIES

http://www.TheApothecaryShop.com - The Apothecary Shops is a national specialty and compounding pharmacy offering veterinarians the same specialty products, and quality compounds we have delivered to the human profession for more than 10 years. There are locations in Phoenix, Scottsdale, Glendale, Tempe, Tucson and Gilbert.

http://www.DiamondbackDrugs.com - Diamondback Drugs specializes in custom Veterinary compounding(Compounding enables the prescribing of medications in unique strengths and dosage forms on an individual patient basis). Rory Albert 7316 East Thomas Road, Scottsdale, Arizona 85251. Telephone Phoenix area: 480 946-2223. Toll Free: 1-866-646-2223. Fax: 480 946-2235. Toll Free Fax: 1-866-646-2235. Email pharmacist@diamondbackdrugs.com

http://www.PetHealthPharmacy.com - Pet Health Pharmacy. Veterinary compounded pharmaceuticals. Phoenix area 623-214-2791. Toll Free Phone 1-800-742-0516 · Toll Free Fax 1-866-373-0030. info@pethealthpharmacy.com

http://www.RoadrunnerPharmacy.com - Roadrunner Pharmacy. Veterinary compounding pharmacy. 711 E. Carefree Hwy Suite 140, Phoenix, AZ 85058. Toll Free: 1-877-518-4589 (6:00 am to 5:00 pm, Monday – Friday) Phoenix Area: 623-434-1180. pharmacist@roadrunnerpharmacy.com

 

These links are provided merely as a resource, and any listing is NOT considered an endorsement by Gold Canyon D.O.G. - Dog Owners Group -