The Pet Care Services Association (formerly known as ABKA or American Boarding Kennel Association) is the non-profit trade association for nearly 3000 pet care service businesses in the United States and around the world. http://www.petcareservices.org/
The Association of Pet Dog Trainers (APDT) is an international professional organization of individual dog trainers who are committed to becoming better trainers through education. http://www.apdt.com
The American Animal Hospital Association (AAHA) is the only organization that accredits animal hospitals throughout the U.S. and Canada. AAHA Resources For Pet Owners: www.healthypet.com
As the oldest humane organization in Rhode Island, and the third oldest in the United States, the Rhode Island Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals has a long and distinguished history. http://www.rispca.com/
The Providence Animal Rescue League (PARL) has been serving Providence and the state of Rhode Island and is dedicated in improving the lives of companion animals within our community. http://www.parl.org/
Volunteer Services for Animals (VSA) was the first organization in the United States dedicated to helping cats and dogs in municipal animal shelters, places formerly thought of as a dead end for the unfortunate animals there. http://www.volunteerservicesforanimals.org/index.html
