| Introduction: The Family Pet | 7 |
Chapter 1 | How to Get a Pet for Free | 13 |
| Public Shelters and Pounds | 13 |
| Non-Profit Adoption Agencies and Rescue Groups | 14 |
| Adoption Publications | 20 |
| Non-Profit Adoption Centers | 21 |
| Service and Guide Dogs | 24 |
| Puppy Raisers | 25 |
| Guide Dog Centers | 26 |
| Hearing Dog Resources | 27 |
| Pets Helping People | 29 |
| Adopting a Different Kind of Pet | 31 |
| Adopting Farm Animals | 33 |
| Home Television Shopping for Pets | 35 |
| A Final Word | 36 |
Chapter 2 | Free Food, Treats & Toys for Your Pet ... Plus Discounts and Savings for Fido and Fluffy | 39 |
| Easy $$--Coupon Your Way to Saving | 39 |
| Free Food on Your Table and in Your Pet's Bowl | 42 |
| More Discounts on Stuff for Your Pet | 47 |
| Absolutely Free--Sample Goodies, Treats and More | 48 |
| Web Sites for Coupons, Freebies and Special Offers | 53 |
| Web Sites--Pet Stuff Just for Fun | 68 |
| Toll-Free Numbers for Coupons, Samples and Information | 78 |
| Other Offers | 79 |
Chapter 3 | Free and Low Cost Health Care Services for Your Pet | 85 |
| Do the Right Thing: Control Pet Overpopulation | 86 |
| Keeping Fido and Fluffy Healthy--for Free | 90 |
| Low-Cost Vaccination Clinics | 91 |
| Free Internet Information on Pet Health | 94 |
Chapter 4 | Other Savings for Your Pet | 101 |
| Pet Insurance | 102 |
| Companies That Offer Pet Insurance | 105 |
| Insurance for Horses | 107 |
| Pet Sitting and Boarding: What to Do with Your Pet When You Travel | 109 |
| Pet Sitting Organizations | 111 |
| Kennel Boarding | 113 |
| Helpful Literature | 119 |
| Sending Your Pet to School | 121 |
| Animal Training Videos | 126 |
| Animal Behaviorists | 130 |
| Savings on Pet Grooming | 131 |
| Internet Sites on Grooming | 132 |
| What If Your Pet Gets Lost or Stolen? | 133 |
| When a Pet Dies--Pet Support Groups | 138 |
| Special Services for Fido and Fluffy | 143 |
Chapter 5 | Everything You've Always Wanted to Know About Your Pet: Free Magazines, Newsletters, Books and More | 149 |
| Free Online Information from Pet Food Companies | 150 |
| Learn the Latest from Newsletters | 153 |
| Online "E-Zines" | 153 |
| Just for Horse Lovers | 167 |
| Free Magazines | 170 |
| Pet and Animal Books, Catalogs, Publishers and Bookstores | 177 |
Chapter 6 | Mail-Order Shopping for Your Pet | 185 |
| General Catalogs | 187 |
| Bird Supply Catalogs | 189 |
| Equine/Horse Supply Catalogs | 191 |
| Catalogs for Dogs and Cats | 194 |
Chapter 7 | Still More Ways to Save | 199 |
| Attend a Pet Show | 200 |
| Contests and Freebies | 201 |
| Dial-a-Pet Hotline | 211 |
Chapter 8 | Organizations and Associations | 213 |
| Epilogue: Fun Facts About Pets | 233 |