Pet Owner Resources

Helpful Links for Patton Chapel Animal Clinic Clients in Vestavia Hills

Local Pet Adoptions

• Greater Birmingham Humane Society
• Shelby Humane Society
• Adopt a Golden Birmingham
• Two by Two Rescue
• Petfinder

Local Pet Lost & Found

• City of Hoover Animal Control - Hoover Animal Control can be reached at (205) 444-7760 or by email at: animalcontrol@ci.hoover.al.us. An Animal Control Officer is on call 24/7 to handle emergency calls and their office hours are Monday – Friday, 7:30am - 5:30pm.

Local Training

• Our sister hospital Valleydale Animal Clinic has a Certified Dog Trainer on staff. Their trainer can work with your dog on obedience issues in group classes or private lessons.

Local Pet Loss Services

• Patton Chapel Animal Clinic utilizes the services of Pets at Peace for pet cremation services.

Pet Health, Pet Behavior & Pet Info Sites

• American Animal Hospital Association
• American Association of Feline Practitioners
• American Board of Veterinary Practitioners
• American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine
• American Veterinary Medical Association
• American Holistic Veterinary Medical Association
• Association of American Veterinary Medical Colleges
• Association of American Feed Control Officials
• Veterinary Cancer Society
• United States Pharmacopeia
• American Kennel Club
• International Cat Care
• US FDA Center for Veterinary Medicine
• Southern Veterinary Partners
• Association for Pet Loss and Bereavement
• Companion Animal Parasite Council
• Clean Run - Agility Information
• Assisted Living for Seniors with Pets
• CDC Rabies Information
• CDC Zoonotic Diseases
• Pet Health Network – Find answers about your pet.
• Veterinary Oral Health Council – Pet dentistry information.
• APHIS Pet Travel – Basic information on domestic and international travel of pets by the US Department of Agriculture.
• Veterinary Information Network – This site is a good starting point to learn more about a variety of topics, including feline injection-site sarcomas and the latest subjects in veterinary medicine.
• Humane Society of the United States – Promotes the protection of all animals. Here you will find many wonderful animal-related stories and information on pet care, pet adoption, and animal welfare issues.
• College of Agriculture and Life Sciences – Search a toxic plant database.
• ASPCA's Animal Poison Control Center – For any animal poison-related emergency or if worried your pet ate something toxic.
• Pets & Parasites – Recommendations for diagnosis, treatment and prevention of parasite infections.
• Heartworm Society – Learn more about deadly heartworms and what you can do to protect your pet.
• The ASPCA – Exists to promote humane principles, prevent cruelty and alleviate fear, pain, and suffering in animals.
• Dog Owner's Guide – This is a nice starter guide of things that you should consider when you are thinking about getting a puppy.
• The Cat Fanciers' Association – This website provides pictures and information on cat breeds, cat care, upcoming cat shows, and more.
• HomeAgain & AKC Reunite Microchips & PetLink – Register & update your pet’s microchip information.
• Rainbow Bridge – A Grief Support Community for those who are hurting from the death of a beloved pet.