Helpful Pet Care Links in North Kingston

For your convenience, we have compiled a list of helpful pet care links below on a variety of topics, including poison control and pet insurance.

Pet Health and Wellness

Rhode Island SPCA
Adopting a homeless pet is one of the best ways to bring a new friend into your life. The Rhode Island SPCA takes in abandoned pets, pets whose owners have died, and rescued pets. Their website lists adoptable animals with pictures and detailed descriptions of their temperaments.

ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center
The ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center provides information about common toxins, including safety tips and what to do if your pet is poisoned. If your pet is in distress and you suspect that he or she has been exposed to a poisonous or toxic substance, call The Village Veterinary Center at (401) 583-4560 immediately.

Invisible Fence ®
Invisible Fence ® is a safety and containment technology for dogs and cats, developed to allow pets to go outside unsupervised, yet stay within boundaries and out of the street. The system is customized for each pet, and its central feature is the Invisible Boundary®, an underground system that works with a special collar, worn by a cat or dog, to help keep them within a specific area. Invisible Fence is safe for pets and provides a much greater degree of outdoor freedom than a leash or tether. For pet owners it provides peace of mind that their pet will be prevented from leaving safe areas and from entering dangerous or inappropriate areas.

Pet Loss

Rainbow Bridge
Rainbow Bridge is virtual memorial garden for departed pets and a grief support community for people whose pets have passed away. At Rainbow Bridge, you can create a virtual memorial to your pet, including a photo album and guest book, share memories of your pet with your friends and family by email and social media, and connect with others who are also feeling the loss of a beloved animal friend.

Tufts University Pet Loss Support Hotline
The Tufts University Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine Pet Loss Support Hotline offers free, one-on-one conversations with veterinary student volunteers. Volunteers are trained to engage in sympathetic, understanding, and supportive dialogue with anyone trying to cope with overwhelming grief after the loss of a pet.

Rhode Island Pet Loss Resources
Rhode Island Pet Loss Resources provides helpful information for people who are mourning a lost pet. Available resources include links for support groups, counselors, and pet cemeteries/crematories. You can also access information about books, CDs, and videos that deal with the issue of pet loss.

Animal Organizations

American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA)
The AVMA is a nonprofit member organization for veterinarians, whose mission is to represent the profession and advance the practice of veterinary medicine. The website provides access to current research findings and best practices, news coverage on topics of interest to veterinary practitioners, and educational and career resources for veterinarians, school teachers, and aspiring veterinarians.

American Association of Feline Practitioners (AAFP)
The AAFP is a member organization dedicated to improving the health and welfare of cats. It provides information on cat health and educates veterinarians on having a cat-friendly practice.

American Animal Hospital Association (AAHA)
AAHA is a non-profit organization that was established in 1933 for veterinary hospitals. This association creates benchmarks of excellence in veterinary care and accredits animal hospitals that pass a rigorous evaluation based on hundreds of standards.

Pet Health Insurance

The Village Veterinary Center recommends veterinary insurance coverage, or pet health insurance, for all pets. Veterinary insurance companies reimburse pet owners for part or all of the cost of preventive care and treatment.

VPI Pet Insurance
VPI is a Nationwide pet insurance company that offers several plans to help make pet care more affordable.

AKC Pet Insurance
The American Kennel Club’s (AKC) Pet Insurance is the exclusive medical insurance provider for the AKC. It provides coverage for accidents, illness, and preventive care.