They say that a name says a lot about a person. Well, we hope that OUR name says a lot about us! As Reach Out Rescue & Resources, we not only want to help you find that perfect dog for your family, but we also want to provide you with RESOURCES! This page provides a menu of our webpage "Resources" — filled with important information to help both you and your best friend... that would be your dog!!

Training and Behavior

What Should We Know Before Adoption Day?

Health and Feeding

Longterm Planning

Other Resources

Training and Behavior

• Importance of Training

• Recommended Trainers

• 5 Minute-a-Day Dog Training

• Information on Dog Bite Prevention

What Should We Know Before Adoption Day?

• Your New Dog

• Choosing the Right Food for Your Dog

• Introducing Your New Dog to a Baby (Webinar)

• Introducing Your New Dog to an Existing Dog in the Home

• Introducing Your New Dog to Your Resident Cat

• Keep Your Dog's Microchip Information Up-to-Date  - If you choose to microchip your dog, it is extremely important to keep your contact information up-to-date... it can be a matter of life and death. The microchip is only as good as the information provided to the microchip company. It is also a good idea to keep a collar on your dog, with the dog's name, your name, and contact information.

• Letter from a Shelter Manager

• True or False - Myths and Facts

• RORR Business Partners (including Vets)

Health and Feeding

• Pet Poison Help Line 800-213-6680

• Vaccinations

• Fleas and Ticks

• Senior Pet Tips

• Financial Assistance Resources

• Loss of Vision and Blindness in Your Dog

• RORR Guidelines regarding smoking

• RORR's policy is to adopt our dogs and cats to smoke free homes. Households where individuals smoke inside the home will not be considered for adoption.  Please feel free to explore the links below for more information on smoking and pets.

• Natural supplements http://www.springtimeinc.com 

• http://www.dogcancerblog.com/blog/smoking-second-hand-smoke-third-hand-smoke-and-dog-cancer/

• http://www.vetstreet.com/our-pet-experts/pet-scoop-disabled-dog-pals-adopted-together-second-hand-smoke-can-harm-pets

• http://healthypets.mercola.com/sites/healthypets/archive/2009/09/17/how-cigarettes-and-smoking-impact-your-pets-health.aspx

• https://www.petfinder.com/cats/cat-health/pets-and-second-hand-smoke/

• http://boston.cbslocal.com/2014/07/09/tufts-study-secondhand-smoke-as-harmful-to-pets-as-to-people/

• http://www.thewaggingtailpetmarket.com/page64.html

• HealthyPetU.com - Most of this website is freely accessible. Certain parts might only be accessible if you register; click here for additional information.

• Pet Care Information from the ASPCA

• Pet Care Information from the Animal Rescue Site

• Pet Care Information from  PetMD

• Nature's Nibbles is now selling an acceptable ALL NATURAL alternative to Pill Pockets! Pill Buddys! Pill Buddys come in two formulas: Chicken or the allergy formula made with duck!

• Morris Animal Foundation announces history's largest dog study! The first study under the Canine Lifetime Health Project umbrella will focus on identifying the genetic, nutritional and environmental risk factors for cancer and other diseases in Golden Retrievers.

• Saving your Pet using CPR: Click Here for an overview of how to give your Dog CPR!

• Comforting your Fearful Dog. Click Here for an article on how to reduce fear in your dog.

• Top 15 Worst Dog Foods from Holistic and Organix Pet Shoppe.

• Best and Worst Cat Foods, from the Humane Society of Alamance County

Longterm Planning

• Emergency/Disaster Planning for Your Pets

• Who Will Care for Your Pets When You Cannot?

• Pets in Military Families

Other Resources

• Beware of the Risk of Rimadyl Toxicity in Dogs

• Lost Animals

• Photography 101: Tips and Tricks for Taking Those All Important Dog Pictures

• General Internet Resources - information on housing, travel, law, insurance, and other areas that do not fit into other categories.

• Rescue Inspirations

• A Good Reference for By-State Animal Laws

• 5 Ways Thieves Could Steal Your Dog, from care2.com