Local clubs and societies

• Dorset Dogs – http://www.dorsetdogs.org.uk/

• Dorset Wildlife Trust – http://www.dorsetwildlifetrust.org.uk

• Christchurch Harbour Ornithologists Group – http://chog.org.uk/

• The Amphibian and Reptile Conservation Trust – http://www.arc-trust.org/

Useful links:

• International Cat Care (iCatCare) – the online bible for cat owners, breeders and vets everywhere: http://www.icatcare.org/
• The Ferret Education and Research Trust – all you need to know about our mustelid friends: http://www.ferrettrust.org/
• The Rabbit Welfare Assocation and Fund – Britain’s largest organisation for rabbit lovers – we’re on their approved, rabbit-friendly vet list: http://www.rabbitwelfare.co.uk/
  
• NetVet – veterinary advice covering a wide range of species and issues – http://www.netvet.co.uk/
• Vets Direct – a free website with some useful information about a lot of pet health matters including a section on first aid: http://www.vetsdirect.com/index.php/about-vets-direct
• The Tortoise Trust – great site for everything chelonian! http://www.tortoisetrust.org/
• The British Chelonia Group – as above http://www.britishcheloniagroup.org.uk/
• Lungworm – information about this increasing and potentially fatal threat to local dogs http://www.lungworm.co.uk/