Resource Links
Please use the following links to pet related information and services.
Animal Cruelty Investigations
To report suspected animal cruelty, call the Erie County SPCA at (716) 875-7360
For after-hours animal cruelty/rescue emergencies call (716) 827-1609
The AVMF REACH Program
Great care grant opportunities available to AVMA members – can apply for up to $2000 per year for urgent care needs for your patients. This is per DVM at your practice. See link below!
https://www.avmf.org/grants-and-scholarships/reach-animal-care-program/
Please Don’t Eat the Daisies
Many plants can be deadly for your pet. For information please visit:
www.aspca.org/pet-care/poison-control/plants
CDC Dog Import Form
Starting August 1, 2024, the CDC Dog Import Form is required to bring your dog into the U.S. Click here to go to the CDC Dog Import Form and Instructions page.
https://www.cdc.gov/importation/dogs/dog-import-form-instructions.html
Ethics Reporting
Click here for information regarding regulations pertaining to unprofessional conduct.
Vet Pet
Click here to view/download a brochure with information about choosing a pet, selecting a Veterinarian, caring for your pet and more.
External Resources
• American Veterinary Medical Association – avma.org
• American Animal Hospital Association – aahanet.org
• The Barkyard – thebarkyard.org
• Companion Animal Parasite Council – petsandparasites.org
• Erie County SPCA – yourspca.org
• Pet Emergency Fund – petemergencyfund.org
• Therapy Animals of Western New York – therapyanimalswny.org
• Vapers and Pets — Safety Tips for Smokers & Vapers who Care about Their Pets – migvapor.com