Adoption
PetswithDisabilities.org – Education, Support, Rescue and Shelter
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Massachusetts Resources – Affectionately referred to as “Team Baxter”, here are the links to the resources we visit locally that help us keep Baxter healthy and happy.
Veterinarians
Woburn Animal Hospital – Acupuncture, Laser Therapy and Eastern/Western Medicine
373 Old Russell Street
Woburn, MA 01801-5898
(781) 933-0170
Dr. A.G. Schless
Phoenix Veterinary Hospital – Acupuncture, Eastern/Western Medicine
9 Pelham Island Road
Wayland, MA 01778
508-358-8100
Dr. Flavia Zorgniotti
Massachusetts Veterinary Referral Hospital – Emergency and Specialty Services
20 Cabot Road
Woburn, MA 01801
(781) 932-5802
Gena A. Silver, DVM, MS, DACVIM (Neurology)
Mark T. Troxel, DVM, DACVIM (Neurology)
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Hydro Therapy and Rehabilitation
Good Dog Aquatic Fitness – Canine Rehabilitation, Hydrotherapy and Massage29 North Main Street
North Andover, MA 01845
978-682-3647 (978-682-DOGS)
Luis Carrillo, PT, CCRP Mary Carrillo, Certified Small Animal Massage Therapist
Flow Dog – Canine Aquatic Fitness and Rehabilitation
96 Clematis Avenue
Waltham, MA 02453
781-209-5720
Chris Cranston, MPT, CCRP
To find a therapist or rehab center in your area visit – http://ccrp.utvetce.com/practitioners.asp
Our heartfelt thanks for all the love, support and care provided by the professionals above. We would be lost without each of you. Your knowledge and encouragement have helped us tremendously along this journey.
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There are many useful sites on the internet to help with specific conditions and diseases, below are some that we have found useful for our situation.
Handicapped Pet Sites
Tripawds.com – Wonderful website packed full of useful information for dog owners.
Yahoo Groups – Neuro Dogshttps://pupdawg.wordpress.com/wp-admin/post.php?post=20&action=edit
Scout’s House – A rehab center located in Menlo Park, CA, website has great information for any handicapped pet owner
Joyful Paws – Meet Frankie, the Walk ‘n Roll Dog – educational site about dachshunds and disabled pets.
National Disabled Pets Day – May 3rd
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Degenerative Myelopathy (DM) Sites
Yahoo Group – DMdogs
R.M. Clemmons DVM, PhD – Degenerative Myelopathy German Shepard Dogs
University of Missouri – Degenerative Myelopathy – Includes DNA test information
Spanna – DM help and advice
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Fibrocartilaginous Embolic Myelopathy (FCE) Sites
Michigan State University – FCE Information
Mar Vista Animal Medical Center – FCE Information
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Other Links
New England Hospice Care – Services for those caring for special needs animals at home. 365 Boston Post Road, Suite 165 North Sudbury, MA, 01776 info@NewEnglandPetHospice.comProjects we have worked on –
Save A Sato – Animal shelter and rescue organization in San Juan, Puerto Rico.
Puerto Rico Alliance for Companion Animals, Inc. – Teaching humane education in Puerto Rico.
2 Million Dogs – 2 Million Dogs was formed with the singular aim of eradicating cancer in pets and people and it will work towards that end by educating people about and investing in comparative oncology studies.
Many photos on this site were taken by talented Boston photographer Maria Andrews of White Whiskers Photography.
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