EDUCATE YOURSELF about the Animal Welfare Act & Regulations:

http://www.nal.usda.gov/awic/legislat/usdaleg1.htm

http://www.access.gpo.gov/uscode/title7/chapter54_.html

http://www.aphis.usda.gov/animal_welfare/

http://permanent.access.gpo.gov/lps3025/about.html

 Learn about the regulations governing animal industries in the State of Alabama! (hint: they are NOT strong enough!) http://www.agi.alabama.gov/animal_industries

These statutes comprise labama's relevant dog laws.  Included among the provisions are licensing requirements, dangerous dog provisions, and the chapter on rabies:

http://www.animallaw.info/statutes/stusalst3_1_1_3_8_1.htm

TITLE 7--AGRICULTURE  CHAPTER 54--TRANSPORTATION, E, AND HANDLING OF CERTAIN ANIMALS ~ When you visit the following link, be sure to scroll down to the end of page. It will tell you about Section 256 (animal fighting venture prohibiton), Sec. 2158 (protection of pets) and Sec. 2159 (authority to apply for injunctions.

http://www.agi.alabama.gov/animal_industries

The dog obedience training techniques taught at this academy are the same ones I was taught during my own training through PetSmart. You will enjoy their articles and tips on training and pet care and you may even decide to go to San Francisco to the Trainers Academy:  http://www.sfspca.org/academy/index.shtml

 ARTICLES : Hot Weather Tips: Caring for your pet in hot weather

http://www.petfinder.com/journal/index.cgi?article=552

Pet Adoption Resources:

http://www.maddiesfund.org/projects/mobile_pet_rescue.html

http://www.petfinder.com/

AND more!

 http://www.animalwellnessmagazine.com/p/webpartner.htm

 http://www.thepetfund.com/

 http://www.catwellness.org/

 http://www.catchannel.com/    the website for cat lovers

 http://animal.discovery.com/guides/dogs/dogs.html    

 http://www.dogster.com/         for the love of dogs

Animal Pain Management Foundation: find out all about the wonderful work this non-profit group based in Mobile, Alabama is doing:  http://www.apmfoundation.org/