Links and Resources

Internet References

Here are some links to resources on the Internet that you might find useful.  These sites are not under the control of the Oakville & District Humane Society.

Ontario SPCA
Ontario SPCA spay/neuter clinic - a high-volume spay/neuter clinic - all are welcome!
Mississauga Animal Services
Hamilton S.P.C.A.
Pet Loss Support Group
Australian Cattle Dog Rescue of Ontario
Denver Dumb Friends League - Helpful information.
Ontario Rabbit Education Organization
New Pet  - For the new pet owner.
How to Keep Your Pet Safe from Winter Hazards
Ontario Veterinary Medical Association
www.dealdetective.net - they profile some shelter animals for the ODHS.

Oakville Off-leash Parks

Oakville's Leash-Free zones
R-Dog (Post Park) - This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
W.O.O.F. (Shell Park) - This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
Kingsford Gardens
Abbey Oaks Off Leash Dog Park

Animal Shelters in the Oakville area

Brampton Animal Control                          (905) 458-5800
Brantford                                                      (519) 756-6910
Burlington Animal Control                          (905) 335-3030
East                                                              (416) 461-9451
Erin/Eramosa Animal Control                    (519) 855-6462
Etobicoke Animal Control                          (416) 394-8110
Etobicoke Humane Society                       (416) 249-6100
Flamborough Animal Control                     (905) 570-2322
Guelph                                                          (519) 824-3091
Halton Hills Animal Control                         (905) 877-6235
Hamilton S.P.C.A.                                       (905) 574-7722
Mississauga Animal Control                      (905) 896-5864
North York                                                     (416) 395-7086
Oakville & District Humane Society           (905) 845-1551
St. Catherines                                              (905) 682-0767
Scarborough                                                (416) 396-7387
Toronto Humane Society                            (416) 392-2273
Upper Credit Humane Society - Shelter   (519)833-2287
                                                     - Pager     (519)827-8855
York                                                               (416) 394-2660

More information is available at the OSPCA web site.

Books

Adopting Cats & Kittens by Connie Jankowski
Cat Behaviour and Training by Lowell Ackerman, DVM
The Cat Care Manual by Bradley Uiner
Know Your Cat by Bruce Fogle, DVM
Understanding Your Cat by Dr. Michael W. Fox, DVM
What All Good Dogs Should Know by Jack Volhard & Melissa Bartlett
The Perfect Match - A Dog Buyer's Guide by Chris Walkowicz
Culture Clash by Jean Donaldson
Dog Behaviour by Ian Dunbar

Other Resources