To have access to lots of pet care and education information please visit the Humane Society of the United States website at http://www.hsus.org/: go to pets, then pet care. Other good sources are http://www.aspca.org/ and http://www.americanhumane.org/
NOTE: The Shelbyville-Bedford County Humane Association does not give funds to these groups, but these organizations do have some valuable information pet lovers should check out.
Group Education: If you would like a volunteer to speak to your group or organization about pet care and education, contact us. We would love to introduce you and your group to a four-legged friend certified as a Canine Good Citizen.
Pet loss and grief: It is sometimes hard to deal with the passing of a pet that has become such an integral part of your life. You are not alone. There are many resources to help in this time of need.
| Books Anderson, M. (1994). Coping with Sorrow on the Loss of Your Pet, 2nd Edition. Loveland, Co: Alpine Publications. James, J. W. & Friedman, R. (1998). The Grief Recovery Handbook: The Action Program for Death, Divorce, and Other Losses. New York: Harper Collins Publishers, Inc. Lagoni, L.; Butler, C.; Hetts, S. (1994). The Human Animal Bond and Grief. Philidelphia: W. B. Saunders. Lagoni, L. (1997). The Practical Guide to Client Grief: Support Techniques for 15 Common Situations. Denver: AAHA Press. Sife, W. (1998). The Loss of a Pet (revised edition). New York: Howell Book House. |
Audio Tapes Antinori, D. Journey Through Pet Loss. Basking Ridge, NJ: Yoko Spirit Publications. Butler, C., Hetts, S., Lagoni, L. (1996). Friends for Life: Loving and Losing Your Animal Companion. Boulder, CO: Sounds True. Web Sites Pet Loss Grief Support, Rainbow Bridge, Monday Candle Ceremony http://www.petloss.com/ Pet Loss Support Page by Moira Anderson, M. Ed. Association for Pet Loss and Bereavement www.cvmbs.colostate.edu/changes/ |
Pet Loss Support Lines University of California Davis: weekdays 6:30-pm- 9:30pm PT 916/752-4200 The National Cancer Support Group for Animals: 24 hours a day, sometimes with a return call 508-285-2525 Cemeteries/Crematories Columbia: Cedar Hills Pet Cemetery Inc., 2467 Nashville Hwy., Columbia, TN 38401-7230, (615) 486-3255 Gallatin: Pet Rest Memorial Gardens, 1618 Hwy 109 N., Gallatin, TN 37066, (615) 452-3573 |
Animal legislation: To learn more about animal legislation in Tennessee visit this University of Tennessee pdf at www.vet.utk.edu/cait/pdf/animal_law_book.pdf
Other good sources are: www.aspca.org and www.hsus.org and www.americanhumane.org
For Local laws:
Contact: Bedford County Animal Control for County ordinances at http://www.bedfordtnanimalcontrol.org/ or call 931-685-1130
For City ordinances see http://www.shelbyvilletn.org/ or call 931-684-6552
Local Veterinarians:
Shelbyville Animal Hospital
628 N. Main St.
Shelbyville, TN 37160
(931)684-8088
Southside Veterinary Hospital
312 S. Cannon Blvd.
Shelbyville, TN 37160
(931)684-1180
Cascade Vet Hospital
2849 Fairfield Pike
Bell Buckle, TN
931-389-0449
Anderson Veterinary Clinic
Christiana, TN
(931)685-9765
(615)893-6169
Specialty Vet Clinic
Middle Tennessee Spay and Neuter Clinic
(non-profit clinic for those on fixed incomes)
846 Union St.
Shelbyville, TN 37160
931-684-5353