Balancing Work and Personal Life: Pet Care
Cornell Resources
- Cornell University Hospital For Animals - The Cornell University Hospital for Animals offers Cornell University faculty, staff, and students a 10% discount on services such as routine exams and vaccines (specialized services at not eligible for the discount). The Hospital for Animals also offers a Pet Loss Hotline and Support Group, both of which are free of charge. Visit the website for more information.
- Cornell University Family Helper List - Includes Pet Sitters
- Cornell University Pet Insurance - Cornell University's auto and home insurance vendor, Marsh@WorkSolutions, offers pet insurance through the Veterinary Pet Insurance Company (VPI). This insurance covers dogs, cats, birds and exotic pets and works through the reimbursement of expenses. There is no network and you can take your pet to the veterinarian of your choice. You pay your vet's bill in full and have your vet provide you with a diagnosis, treatment date(s) and itemized invoice(s) for processing. You send these to VPI insurance for your reimbursement. A flat rate $50 deductible is applied for each different accident or illness. You will be reimbursed 90 percent of the amount, after the $50 deductible that VPI allows for that type of accident or illness. For more information or to enroll, visit Marsh@WorkSolutions on the web.
Local Resources
- Local Pet Services - List provided by the Tompkins County SPCA and includes local veterinarians, pet sitting, pet grooming, pet portraits, obedience training, and pet behavior resources
- Tompkins County SPCA - The Tompkins County SPCA is available for pet adoptions and for those that are wishing to help volunteer. The website offers a directory for pet boarding, grooming, hotel accommodations, finding a local vet, and dealing with animal behavior.
- Finger Lakes Dog Friendly Information
- Ithaca Dog Park
National Resources
Progressive Pet Injury Insurance - coverage for pets while riding in an automobile
AnimalsAway.com - Pet relocation services
Dog Travel Policies in the United States
PetConnection.com - on dealing with pet loss