Sources & Image Credits
Pet Mess Rescue uses original summaries, product links supplied by the site owner, and factual background from reputable sources.
Cleaning and safety references
- ASPCA: pet poisons and cleaning agents
- ASPCA: poisonous household products
- AKC: dog urine stain and odor cleanup
- Humane World: remove pet stains and odors
Animal story references
- Cleveland Museum of Natural History: Balto and the serum run
- Smithsonian: Cher Ami
- Smithsonian: Sergeant Stubby
- Wikimedia Commons: Wojtek the bear image
Famous animal image credits
- Moo Deng image: MGR Online VDO via Wikimedia Commons
- Fiona image: DarthBotto / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0 or GFDL
- Pesto image: User HoseIsFaucet / Wikimedia Commons
- Nils Olav image: Gill from Glasgow / Wikimedia Commons
- Doug the Pug image: Caitlinfoley93 / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0
New animal-behavior and breed references
The new curiosity and breed pages link to their specific references. Core organizations include the American Kennel Club, The Cat Fanciers’ Association, Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine, NOAA, the Smithsonian Institution, the National Park Service, and established veterinary manuals.
Browse the Animal Curiosity Lab · See the breed ranking methodology · Browse original product videos