American Animal Hospital Association (AAHA)
An association of veterinarians and veterinary hospitals.
12575 W. Bayaud Ave., Lakewood, CO 80228; 303-986-2800; www.healthypet.com

American Heartworm Society
An organization focused on the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of heartworm disease.
P.O. Box 667, Batavia, IL 60510; 630-208-8398; www.heartwormsociety.org

American Kennel Club Canine Health Foundation
Funds research of canine health issues.
P.O. Box 37941, Raleigh, NC 27627-7941; 888-682-9696; www.akcchf.org

Animal Medical Center
A nonprofit veterinary center that provides routine and emergency medical care for pets, and also offers treatment for animals suffering from complicated diseases.
510 East 62nd Street, New York, NY 10065; 212-838-8100; www.amcny.org

American Veterinary Medical Association
Represents more than 69,000 veterinarians.
1931 N. Meacham Rd., Ste. 100, Schaumburg, IL 60173; 847-925-8070; www.avma.org

Baker Institute for Animal Health
Researches infectious diseases, immunology, and genetics.
College of Veterinary Medicine, Cornell University, Ithaca, NY 14853; 607-256-5600; www.cornell.edu

Canine Eye Registry Foundation (CERF)
Researches heritable eye disease in all purebred dogs and also collects data on all dogs examined by American College of Veterinary Opthalmologists diplomates.
P.O. Box 3007, Urbana, IL 61803-3007; 217-693-4800; www.vmdb.org

Georgia Veterinary Specialists
A multi-specialty referral practice and 24-hour emergency facility.
455 Abernathy Rd. NE, Sandy Springs, GA 30328; 404-459-0903; www.Gvsvet.com

Morris Animal Foundation
Funds research into animal health issues.
45 Inverness Dr. East, Englewood, CO 80112; 800-243-2345; www.morrisanimalfoundation.org

Orthopedic Foundation for Animals (OFA)
Certifies the condition of dogs’ hips and collects and distributes information concerning orthopedic and genetic diseases.
2300 E. Nifong Blvd., Columbia, MO 65201; 573-442-0418; www.offa.org

Some information from Dog Fancy magazine