SOS Animal Rescue is now available to conduct 1/2 hour informational sessions on
general care tips for cats and dogs. We will also cover the benefits of spay/neuter and pet
safety. If you would like us to do a program for your group, please call 989-689-6198 and leave
a message. Someone will get back to you shortly.
SOS Animal Rescue is committed to offering public education about pet care and safety,
pet health and the importance of spaying and neutering. Please check out the educational resources
listed below .
Most of these selections can be purchased at
Dogwise.com and if you click from here, SOS Animal Rescue
will receive a percentage of your purchase! These books are also available from the Grace A. Dow library in Midland.
Before You Get Your Puppyby Ian Dunbar- Lists common, predictable puppy
problems, provides a timetable for their development, and suggests a variety of dog-friendly
preventative measures and solutions.
After You Get Your Puppy by Ian Dunbar- Now you have your puppy, the clock
is ticking and you need to meet three more developmental deadlines before your puppy is
five months old.
The Other End of the Leash by Patricia McConnell, Ph.D.- When humans communicate
with dogs, a lot can get lost in the translation. Focusing on human behavior,
Dr. McConnell teaches readers how to retrain themselves to speak consistently in a language
dogs understand and avoid sending conflicting and confusing messages.
Positive Reinforcement by Brenda Aloff- A step-by-step guide to reliable
obedience training, written in a simple and informal style, using positive
reinforcement instead of punishment to teach your dog appropriate behavior.
Aggression in dogs: Practical Management, Prevention, and Behaviour Modification by Brenda Aloff-
For anyone who wants to know more about aggression or dog behavior. Learn how to avoid common
mistakes that may promote aggression, build trust using positive reinforcement, and
prepare for a longterm regimen to keep your dog safe.
The books listed below can be found at the Grace A Dow library in Midland.
Ages 4-8
A Kid's Best Friend by Maya Ajmera & Alex Fisher
Simple text and pictures document the bond between children and their dogs from around
the world.
Goose's Story by Cari Best
Based on a true story, a girl and her dog befriend a one-legged goose and worry if
she will survive the winter migartion.
Jasper's Day by Marjorie Blain Parker
Realistic yet gentle story of pet loss. Riley and his family take a day to celebrate
Jasper's life and what he has meant to them.
Ages 9-12
One Unhappy Horse by C. S. Adler
A heart warming story of a girl's love for her horse and the charity of an elderly woman.
Saving Lilly by Peg Kehret
Students boycott the circus and raise funds to send an elephant to a sanctuary.
SOS Animal Rescue has copies of these if your group would like us to come and give a presentation
otherwise order them by using the appropriate link.
Dogs, Cats, and Kids
Kids learn how to read cat and dog body language, how to handle and play appropriately with pets,
and what to do if a stray animal approaches. Grades K-3. 30 minutes.
Paws, Claws, Feathers, and Fins: A kids guide to pets. - Real kids and original music will help young viewers choose
the right pet for their family, understand what is involved in caring for their companion and deal with the loss of a
beloved pet. Grades Pre-K to 6. 30 minutes.
Manners for Life – A guide to training your dog
This video created by the Michigan Humane Society should help you improve your relationship with your dog.
Learn to prevent behavior problems and solve existing ones. All methods are reward based training – designed to
motivate pets and owners through positive reinforcement. 1 hour.
Bow Wow Ow
Mix of animation and a real-life setting will grab and hold younger children's attention as they learn the
basics of staying safe around dogs. Includes information on how dogs communicate and explains proper, safe behavior
for 11 situations that commonly lead to dog bites. 8 minutes. Recommended for children from 4 to 9.
The following educational pamphlets are available by sending us an
e-mail at sosar@charter.net.
Please include your name, address and which pamphlets you are requesting.
Pamphlets from the National Education Humane Society:
Top 10 Reasons to Adopt a Shelter Pet
Keep Your Cat Indoors
Preventing and Locating Missing Pets
Spaying and Neutering Your Pet
Summer Pet Care Tips
Winter Pet Care Tips
Pamphlets from the American Animal Hospital Association:
Cats and Kittens
Taking the Hassle out of Housebreaking your kitten
Litter Box Blues – Solving Feline House soiling problems
The Feline Terrorist – Taming the kitten with an attitude
Destructive Cats – Solving scratching and chewing problems
Dogs and Puppies
Basic Training for Dogs
Taking the Hassle out of Housebreaking your puppy
Crate Training – creating a canine haven
Senior Moments – Understanding behavior changes in aging pets
Pushy Pups – Preventing and handling aggression in dogs
Noisy Canines – solving barking and growling problems
Destructive Doggies – Solving chewing and digging problems
Fearful Fido – Helping your dog overcome the fear of people
Piranha Puppies – Keeping mouthing and biting under control
The Social Scene – Introducing your puppy to the world
