Portage Park Animal Hospital
Veterinary Resources
After-Hour Emergencies
We understand catastrophes are never expected and often happen outside regular business hours. When we are open, we will do our best to accommodate emergencies. After hours, we recommend taking your pet to MedVet, Premier Veterinary Group, or Veterinary Specialty Center for state-of-the-art, full-service emergency care.
General Resources
American Heartworm Society: www.heartwormsociety.org
Companion Animal Parasite Council: www.capcvet.org/
Center for Veterinary Medicine- U.S. Food and Drug Administration: www.fda.gov/animal-veterinary
American Veterinary Medical Association: www.avma.org
American Animal Hospital Association: www.aaha.org
American Board of Veterinary Practitioners: www.abvp.com
American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine: www.acvim.org
Association of American Veterinary Medical Colleges: www.aavmc.org
Area Animal Rescues
At Portage Park Animal Hospital & Dental Clinic we have partnered with and recommend several great animal rescues in the Chicagoland Area. If you’re looking for a new furry friend, make adoption your first option and check out these rescues:
Harmony House for Cats:
Anti-Cruelty Society:
One Tail at a Time Dog Rescue:
Chicago Canine Rescue: www.chicagocaninerescue.com
Friends of Animal Care and Control: www.fcacc.org
Chicago Animal Care and Control: www.cityofchicago.org/AnimalCareControl
