Pet Owner Resources

Helpful Links for Pet Medical Center Clients in Bell County

Please note, Pet Medical Center provides these pet resources as information only - we do not recommend nor are we affiliated with these organizations or websites. Always call us with questions.

Local Resources

Referral Hospitals

• Texas A&M Small Animal Clinic
• Texas A&M University Veterinary Medical Teaching Hospital
• Veterinary Eye Center
• Eye Care for Animals
• Veterinary Behavior Consultations
• CVCA Cardiac Care for Pets

Local Animal Shelters

• Bell County Animal Shelter
• Harker Heights Pet Adoption Center
• Copperas Cove Animal Control
• Killeen Animal Shelter
• Texas Humane Heroes - Killeen
• Temple Animal Shelter

Wildlife Resources

• Texas Parks and Wildlife
• Texas Wildlife Services
• Texas Animal Health Commision
• Local Game Wardens
• Local Wildlife Biologists
• Wildlife Rehabilitators - Bell County
• Wildlife Rehabilitators - Williamson County

Animal Control Codes/Law for Texas and local communities

• Health And Safety Code Title 10. Health And Safety Of Animals Chapter 826. Rabies
• Texas Administrative Code Title 25. Health Services Part I. Department Of State Health Services Chapter 169. Zoonosis Control Subchapter A. Rabies Control And Eradication
• Bell County - Animal Control
• Salado (Requires yearly rabies vaccine) - Ordinances
• Belton - Code of Ordinances
• Morgan's Point - Code of Ordinances
• Temple - Animal Services Department
• Nolanville - Ordinance Codification
• Killeen - Code of Ordinances Chapter 6 - Animals
• Gatesville - Code of Ordinances
• Copperas Cove - Code of Ordinances Chapter 3 - Animals And Fowl
• Harker Heights - Code of Ordinances Chapter 90 - Animals
• Lampasas (Requires yearly rabies vaccine) - Code of Ordinances Chapter 10 - Animals
• Kempner - (Follows Lampasas - requires yearly rabies vaccine) - Ordinances

Pet Loss Resources

Quality of Life Scales

• Quality of Life Assessment Checklist
• Pawspice Quality of Life Scales
• Lap of Love Quality of Life Scales
• Lap of Love Daily Quality of Life Diary/Assessment

General Support Resources

• Finding Support for Grief: Resources – Pet Loss Helplines, Facebook pages
• Pet Loss Website
• Pet Owner Information sheets from Veterinary Wisdom
• Lap of Love Veterinary Hospice
• How to say goodbye to your pet
• How pet loss affects other pets
• How to talk to your kids about euthanasia
• The Mourning Paws Project

Euthanasia and Natural Death Resources

• Euthanasia: Making the Decision
• Veterinary Partner Euthanasia article
• The Dying Process - what to expect with natural death

Pet Loss/Grieving Resources

• Pet Loss and Bereavement Resource Line

Books/Pamphlets

• “When Your Pet Dies–A Guide to Mourning, Remembering and Healing,” by Alan D. Wolfelt, Ph.D.
• “Coping With Sorrow on the Loss of Your Pet,” by Moira K. Anderson
• “Preparing for the Loss of Your Pet,” by Myrna Milani, DVM
• “Pet Loss: A Thoughtful Guide for Adults and Children,” by H. Nieburg and Arlene Fischer
• “When Your Pet Dies–How to Cope With Your Feelings,” by Jamie Quackenbush
• “On Death and Dying,” by Dr. Elisabeth Kubler-Ross
• "Soar, My Butterfly: The Animal Dying Experience" by Gail Pope
• "The BrightHaven Guide to Animal Hospice: Caring for Animal Companions in Their Golden Years and through the End of Life" by Gail Pope
• "Into the Light: Helping animal lovers understand and care for pets through the process of dying and death" by Gail Pope

Additional Pet Health, Pet Behavior & Pet Info Sites

• American Animal Hospital Association
• American Association of Feline Practitioners
• American Board of Veterinary Practitioners
• American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine
• American Veterinary Medical Association
• American Holistic Veterinary Medical Association
• Association of American Veterinary Medical Colleges
• Association of American Feed Control Officials
• Veterinary Cancer Society
• United States Pharmacopeia
• American Kennel Club
• International Cat Care
• US FDA Center for Veterinary Medicine
• Southern Veterinary Partners
• Association for Pet Loss and Bereavement
• Companion Animal Parasite Council
• Clean Run - Agility Information
• Assisted Living for Seniors with Pets
• CDC Rabies Information
• CDC Zoonotic Diseases
• Pet Health Network – Find answers about your pet.
• Veterinary Oral Health Council – Pet dentistry information.
• APHIS Pet Travel – Basic information on domestic and international travel of pets by the US Department of Agriculture.
• Veterinary Information Network – This site is a good starting point to learn more about a variety of topics, including feline injection-site sarcomas and the latest subjects in veterinary medicine.
• Humane Society of the United States – Promotes the protection of all animals. Here you will find many wonderful animal-related stories and information on pet care, pet adoption, and animal welfare issues.
• College of Agriculture and Life Sciences – Search a toxic plant database.
• ASPCA's Animal Poison Control Center – For any animal poison-related emergency or if worried your pet ate something toxic.
• Pets & Parasites – Recommendations for diagnosis, treatment and prevention of parasite infections.
• Heartworm Society – Learn more about deadly heartworms and what you can do to protect your pet.
• The ASPCA – Exists to promote humane principles, prevent cruelty and alleviate fear, pain, and suffering in animals.
• Dog Owner's Guide – This is a nice starter guide of things that you should consider when you are thinking about getting a puppy.
• The Cat Fanciers' Association – This website provides pictures and information on cat breeds, cat care, upcoming cat shows, and more.
• HomeAgain & AKC Reunite Microchips & PetLink – Register & update your pet’s microchip information.
• Rainbow Bridge – A Grief Support Community for those who are hurting from the death of a beloved pet.