Dogs are like members of the family. Some are even preferred members! Seriously, canines protect, defend, love, stick by you thick or thin. They are truly amazing. So when it's time to learn more about their health issues, any training trouble and more, it's great to have helpful resources handy for these wonderful animals.

For example, for those times when you need to pick up some good dog food online and don't know where to turn, it's great to have a link handy.

And for those times when you need pet tags and don't know how to get them, it's great to have a link handy to order some right online. Then when the mail arrives, tag your furry friend so he or she won't get lost.

To help with your own pet needs, here is a list of resources by no way complete. Add more in your comments and let's share!

Warning: Unless you want to lose your heart, or have lost your dog, avoid the Dog Rescue sites below. Photos there will reach out and grab you!

Dog Training

Animal Behavioral Management Alliance

http://www.theabma.org/

Guide Dogs of America

http://www.guidedogsofamerica.org/

International Guide Dogs Federation

http://www.igdf.org.uk/

Dog Rescue

Pet FBI

http://www.petfbi.org/

Pet Rescuer

http://www.petfinder.com/

American Kennel Club - Breed Rescue Groups

http://www.akc.org/breeds/rescue.cfm

Next Day Pets

http://www.nextdaypets.com/directory/dogs/rescue

Traffic Pets

http://www.terrificpets.com/dog_rescue/

Dog Breed Info Center

http://www.dogbreedinfo.com/rescue.htm

Dog Rescue Email List

http://www.dogrescuelist.com/

Blue Dog Rescue

http://www.bluedogrescue.com/

Rocket Dog Rescue

http://www.rocketdogrescue.org/

Dog Magazines

K9 Magazine

http://www.k9magazine.com/

Dog World, Dog Fancy, Dog Channel

http://www.dogchannel.com/

Dog First Aid

Pet Center

http://www.thepetcenter.com/

Dog First Aid

http://www.dog-first-aid-101.com/

Pet Education

http://www.peteducation.com/