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The Animal Rescue Site needs your help in feeding previously
abused animals who are now living their lives in a protective
sanctuary or are awaiting adoption! Help feed tens of thousands of
animals every day with a simple click, at no cost to you. Visit Also, please check out the "Hunger Site," Breast Cancer Site," and the "Child Health Site." for with a simple click, you will help their cause. |
| Need assistance in getting your pet spayed or neutered, it is just a click away for help? Find shelters in your region that are on-line. Pet humor for dogs and cat lovers can be found in this site. The other links they lead you to concerning our animals’ plight are very interesting. | |
| The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals' site name speak of its mission. Here you will find a lot of educational literature for educators, Humane organizations, and the public. Do you need a grant to further your cause in assisting animals, here is the place that may assist you. | |
| Assorted Pet Related 800 numbers you can call to find out about dog treats, pet gifts, pet products, pet training, pet services, pet cemeteries and crematories, etc. | |
| Awards people who has sites which further the positive welfare of animals' welfare. View some of the top winners and maybe submit your pet site into baward for competition purposes. You may be surprise. You may have a best winner site. Also, graphics for your site can be obtained from here | |
Dog Friendly.com (Travel Guides for Dogs of All Kinds and Sizes) |
Wanting to travel with your furry friend? This site will direct you to business establishments that are dog friendly orientated. Put your pet's photo on the web free. Here you will find literature on upcoming events, articles about dogs, a message board to get help to find businesses that are dog friendly. Many more surprises are in this Dog Friendly's site. |
| The Humane Society of the United States' interest is world wide when it comes to the welfare of animals on this planet and their spectacular site verifies this. Enjoy their Animal Channel Video, News, abundance of information concerning the welfare and rescue of animal life. Enter their world, you will enjoy it. | |
| Pet Finders was founded to aid homeless animals a place to find a second chance at life. Here you can place a message to try to find the type of pet you want. Here you can view animals up for adoption from your local shelter if they are listed on this site or other animal shelters. | |
If you are looking for a site with enormous pet links, you will find it here, and much more. Also, there is an on line store, a photo gallery, pet tips, etc. |
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| People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals philosophy is that animals are not ours to eat, wear, experiment on, or use for entertainment. PETA continuously attempts to stop animal abuse and if an organization has used all means they know to stop animal abuse and have not been successful in their endeavor, upon their request, PETA will intervene and come to their assistance. This site is well worth looking at thoroughly for PETA’s "battle cries" for ethical treatment of our animals on this planet is more then justifiable. You may not agree with all of their philosophies, but you will definitely agree with many and find that this is a praiseworthy organization. | |
| The Federation of Humane Organization of West Virginia is a state-wide organization for the purpose of promoting effective legislation on animal welfare, care, health, cruelty, and neglect. Legislation that the FOHO has tried to implement in WV has been to make the average citizen or an animal shelter move in such a manner to treat our animal friends with more humane treatment. The FOHO definitely has a worthwhile mission and to join their organization and/or to help them in their cause seems to be a worthwhile venture. A site worth looking at. | |
| The mission of the United Animal Nations is to protect animals in danger or in need and to focus global attention on their plight to create a more humane world. The Emergency Animal Rescue Service (EARS), a part of the UAN, is the only organization that recruits and trains volunteers on a national level to be ready to help animals when disaster strikes. When a disaster hits an area, EARS is to that disaster for the animals involved as the Red Cross is for the humans involved. In July 2001, when the floods hit Southern West Virginia, EARS came to Wyoming County, WV to aid the animals in that area in distress and other nearby surrounding counties. UAN has weekly chats concerning animal issues and they are very interesting, and definitely worth your while to attend. Check the site out. You will not regret it. | |
| The Animal Spirit promotes compassion for all animals through education. Links upon links are available concerning Animal Abuse, Adoption and Rescue, Animal Safety, Living with Companion Animals, Spay/Neuter, Wildlife Environment, etc. The Animal Spirit is full of useful information for a shelter or just the common pet owner. The knowledge you could obtain from this site is unbelievable. You could spend all day in this site. | |
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No more multiplying by 7 years to learn your dog's age in people years. The DogAge Test measures your dog's biological age, based on your dog's health, breed, risk of disease, and behavior. The other invaluable information you will find in the Dog Age site is their favorite web sites, canine health questions and diseases, dog tip of the week, etc. But, not only will this site tell you your dog’s age, but the "Real Age Test" included in the said site will tell you how old you are in respect to your lifestyle with invaluable information concerning humans’ health problems, links and videos that will assist you concerning medical problems, etc. Truly an enjoyable site. |
| Best Friend Animal Sanctuary is the largest "No Kill Animal Shelter" in the United States. Best Friends, had it origins in Arizona in the 1970s with a group of animal lovers who were unwilling to accept the conventional wisdom of the time that humane societies and shelters "had no choice" but to euthanize their unadoptable animals. Many ideas could be innovated by our animal shelters in making them a more compassion and viable organization. Also, this is a must see site for someone who wants to start a "No Kill Shelter" in their area. | |
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VetCentric is a comprehensive veterinary pharmacy that ships to all 50 states. Topics about the health and behavior of cats, dogs, horses, birds, fish, ferrets, etc. are addressed in this excellent site. Discussion Forums of the animals are documented here and you can also write a letter to the editor. An intensive veterinary medical encyclopedia is here where you can find articles on animal healthcare topics ranging from behavior and preventive care to common, and not so common diseases. A must see and a very useful site. |
| The American Veterinary Medical Association’s Care for Pets is an excellent site concerning health issues for your dog, cat and horse. How to deal with pet loss, when to euthanize a pet, choosing a veterinarian, picking a pet, etc. are discussed in this site. Its site search is invaluable in helping you to obtain the medical facts or tips that you need concerning pet care. Also, Here, you can read stories written about pets by their owner and the possibility of a story written by you can be submitted for possible publication. There is a toll-free number to tell about your grief in losing a pet. Many other interesting things can be found in this site. An excellent site. | |
| My Pet Stop is your one stop for pet care and breeding information, vet advice, breeder contacts, and fun. Health issues and caring for your dogs, cats, fish, birds, and other animals are available here. Health questions concerning your pets are documented here and if you don’t find your answer in the articles, you can phone the hotline number given or get personal advice from experts via e-mail. Definitely a useful site in helping you to care for your pet to the greatest potential. | |
| The Northern Virginia Animal League, Inc. (NVAL) located in Massasa, VA is a non-profit corporation established in 1988 and dedicated to helping find good homes for abandoned and unwanted pets. NVAL has worked closely with the citizens in Raleigh County in getting stray cats spayed and neutered and taking them to VA to get them adopted. NVAL is also assisting a new organization in Raleigh County, Raleigh County Animal Rescue (RCAR) in their organization in becoming a viable organization in the area.. | |
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Veterinarians |
Listing of the veterinarians in Fayette, Raleigh, Summers and Wyoming Counties. |
Van Meter-WWHS Coach Jerome Van Meter, a prominent teacher and coach at Woodrow Wilson High School in Beckley, WV, one-hundredth birthday party is documented in this web site. News and photos about WWHS, Beckley, WV, and Fayette, Raleigh, Summers, and Wyoming Counties are included in this site, although not limited to such.
The Register-Herald A true champion in animal rights. Their pursuit in covering any animal news that will further the animals' cause is noteworthy. The Register-Herald is located in Beckley, WV and serves southern WV and other area..
The Fayette Tribune The Fayette Tribune is the local newspaper for Fayette County, WV.
The Independent Herald The Independent Herald located in Pineville, WV is the local newspaper for Wyoming county, WV.
Woodrow Wilson High School Alumni Page Jeff Miller, a 1968 graduate of WWHS in Beckley, WV, began this web site in November 1999. The purpose of this site is to allow alumni of Woodrow Wilson High School in Beckley, WV, to reestablished contact. Other pertinent information and links are provided in this site which would be of great interest to Raleigh County’s citizens and to other citizens in the surrounding areas.
Carr Family John Carr from Mullens, WV in Wyoming County is not only a skilled carpenter but very computer savvy when making a web site. Here you will see photos of the "Flood of 2001" that hit the area, the aftermath and recovery. Also, depicted is local scenery in the area, up to date information about the area, animation graphics, his carpentry and gardening skills, etc. Links pertaining to WV and other unique interest are documented in this site. A must see site.
Genealogy In Wyoming County (GWC) I f you are from Wyoming County in WV, and whether you are interested in genealogy or not this is a very interesting and a must see site. Genealogy wise this site explains techniques for doing a genealogy study of and individual and gives names of people with their e-mail address who are willing to assist you in locating your ancestors in Wyoming County, WV, and also, there are other data to help you in your research. If you are not a genealogy buff, this GWC will still hold your interest because of the facts it gives about Wyoming County. Did you know there is a folklore that says there is a seven-foot humanoid monster with Olympic jumping ability and an unearthly cry stalking the night-shrouded street of Oceana, WV? There are other interesting facts besides the seven-foot humanoid monster. Check the site out. You will be intrigued by its contents.
Fayette
County Park On thirty acres in a quiet, serene country
atmosphere, the Fayette County Park located in Fayetteville, WV is just a place
to go for a fun day, for reunions, for an organization to hold their summer
camp, etc. Besides relaxing in the quiet atmosphere, one can take advantage of
the numerous shelters, luxurious pool, basketball court, tennis court,
volleyball courts, hiking trails, horseshoe pits, a softball field, two fish
ponds, etc. Many tourist attractions are located in
the area, so the Fayette County Park located in Fayetteville, WV is the place to
be. On-line reservation is available.
Web Creation &
Graphics "The People's Pet Pages" is hosted by Web
Creation & Graphics which is locally owned. They are a one stop
Internet shop providing web design, hosting, and Internet services.
The Beckley Area Foundation The Beckley Area Foundation exists to build a better area in which all of its citizens can enjoy life - work, play and retirement. Your community foundation does this by providing grants each year in the fields of education, health and human services, the arts, public recreation and civic beautification. For these purposes your community foundation accepts financial gifts which are deposited in perpetual trust funds. Only the income from these funds is spent; the principal remains intact forever. The guiding philosophy behind BAF is to encourage philanthropic giving by providing a common source for contributions to charity and other community concerns, to build our area better than we found it, and to leave a legacy for upcoming generations to build upon. The Beckley Area Foundation serves Fayette, Raleigh, Summers, and Wyoming Counties. Please check this site out and see how you or your organization could move in such a manner that would assist our pet companions at the animal shelter(s) in or around your county.