• Adoption locations and maps where you can find a HAHS animal
• Adoption totals: monthly, year to date
• Animal Shelter lists; also animal control offices in our region
• Breed lists for reference: 
  • American Kennel Club - dog breeds
  • Cat Fanciers' Association - cat breeds
    
    
• City ordinances on animal ownership; per-house limits
• Did you know? - facts for dog owners
• Downloads: applications, forms, the Helping Animals newsletter, etc
• Introducing a new pet to your other animals at home
• Membership: how to join HAHS
• No More Homeless Pets in KC: coordinating regional support groups
  
  
• Partner Shelters' Web sites:
  • Bea Martin Peck (Ottawa, KS)
  • Lee's Summit (Missouri)
• Puppy-potty-training.com can help you and your canine start out right
• Questions and answers about adopting from HAHS
• Search the HAHS Web site for specific topics
• Stray Animal Rescuing: what to do or not do
• Success stories: "What ever happened to. . ?"

Additional Web Sites for Behavioral, Medical Issues

CareCredit:
Offers their partner practices healthcare financing plans that assist patients in paying for desired procedures in the areas of dental, vision (such as LASIK), veterinary, and other medical specialties.

In Memory of Magic:
"Helping people help pets. To better the lives of sick, injured and abused companion animals. We are dedicated to insure that no companion animal has to be euthanized simply because their caretaker is financially challenged."

ShelterCare:
You've just found the perfect new addition to your family. That's why Petfinder.com wants to give you a special rate ... your pet's first month of ShelterCare for just $1. To be eligible for this program you must activate your gift with 10 days of your adoption.

Designed for adopted cats and dogs, ShelterCare is available exclusively through Petfinder member-shelters and placement groups like HAHS. You and your new family member can rest easy because unexpected accidents and illnesses common to shelter pets are covered.