This is a very important site if you are considering adopting a dog from rescue that has come from a puppy mill or breeder/kennel situation. http://www.nowisconsinpuppymills.com/mill-survivors.html
The P.A.W.S. Institute is an awesome group of volunteers, organized out of Madison, WI, that assists & coordinates transports for rescue groups through the corridor of the middle of the U.S. Whether you have a transport going East, West, North or South they may be able to assist: http://pawsinstitute.blogspot.com
A very dedicated rescue/sanctuary, located in Auburn, NE is Hearts United for Animals - they have been successful in the rehab of puppy mill rescues, and their dedication to spay/neuter and providing a safe environment for those who have found their way there, is to be applauded. Their site is located at: www.hua.org
Here's a very informative website for blind dogs: http://www.blinddogs.net/
Consider adopting a Senior Dog: http://www.srdogs.com/
A beautiful site dedicated pet loss: http://www.in-memory-of-pets.com/
A fun way to share stories of your pets: http://www.dogster.com/
Dog breed clubs: http://www.netpets.com/dogs/dogclub.html
or rescues: http://www.netpets.com/dogs/dogresc.html
A site dedicated to changing laws about dogs living their lives at the end of a chain: http://www.dogsdeservebetter.org/home.html
Visit the ASPCA site for many informative topics on pet care (here is just an example): http://www.aspca.org/site/PageServer?pagename=pets_dogcare
A non-profit organization dedicated to Dog Bite Prevention: http://www.doggonesafe.com/
Here's some helpful, informative, and interesting sites you may want to visit:
"Dogs are our link to paradise-They don't know evil or jealousy or discontent. To sit with a dog on a hillside on a glorious afternoon is to be back in Eden, where doing nothing was not boring - it was peace."
