• Low-cost spay/neuter for low-income pet owners (clinic located in Lowell). Call 616-897-8865 for information, pricing and appointments.

• Low-cost spay/neuter mobile clinic: www.spayneuterexpress.com

• Low-cost spay/neuter clinic in Grand Rapids (CSNIP): ww.csnip.org

• For respectful, compassionate help at the time your pet has crossed the rainbow bridge: www.noahspetcemetery.com

• Coalition of Concerned Citizens, a group of citizens fighting to stop the contract renewal in Montcalm County, of a Class B dealer allowing animals from the Montcalm Shelter to be sold for research. The group is also fighting for a more humane method of euthanasia to replace the current gassing of animals in a CO₂ barrel: www.cccmontcalm.org

• "Cats and Dogs Magazine," a free magazine dedicated to companion animals and showcasing local pet rescue groups: www.catsanddogsmagazine.com

Dr. Bruce Langlois with Coco, a rescued dog whose leg was amputated because of extreme neglect after an injury.