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Web Sites of the Week - Love Your Pet Week
Check back each week for a new list of interesting and informative Web sites selected by the Charleston County Public Library.

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Love Your Pet Day is the official day to pamper your pet with a little extra love! Your pet brings a smile to your face when you're having a rough day, curls up next to you on the couch when you're feeling lonely, and loves you unconditionally. They certainly deserve a whole day of love and attention!

Love Your Pet Day from the Pet Wiki including special activities for your pet.

Health Benefits of Pets from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)

Care for Animals from the American Veterinary Medical Association

Cat Wisdom 101 and Cat Appreciation Month

World Spay Day from The Humane Society International and the Humane Society of the United States – World Spay Day is an annual campaign of Humane Society International and The Humane Society of the United States to inspire people to save animal lives by spaying or neutering pets, street dogs and feral cats.

Humane Society of the United States – The Humane Society of the United States is the nation's largest and most effective animal protection organization, backed by 11 million Americans. It help animals by advocating for better laws to protect animals; conducting campaigns to reform industries; providing animal rescue and emergency response; investigating cases of animal cruelty; and caring for animals through our sanctuaries and wildlife rehabilitation centers, emergency shelters and clinics.

Pet Helpers – Pet Helpers is a private, non-profit 501c 3 Adoption Center and Low Cost Spay/Neuter Clinic that serves communities across the Lowcountry. Their mission is to end the euthanasia of all adoptable cats and dogs by keeping all animals until adopted; providing low cost spay/neuter surgeries; offering humane education programs; pursuing animal cruelty prosecution; and initiating animal welfare legislation.

Charleston Animal Society – The mission of the Charleston Animal Society is to promote responsible guardianship of domestic animals and advocate the compassionate treatment of all animals.