Pet Care
- ASPCA: The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals
(http://www.aspca.org/site/PageServer)
Information about programs offered by the ASPCA, such as pet therapy, pet loss counseling, volunteering, their cruelty task force, and more. - Care for Pets
(http://www.avma.org/care4pets/)
From the American Veterinary Medical Association, advice on veterinarian selection, pet selection, pet health, pet loss, and traveling with your pet. - Healthy Pet
(http://www.healthypet.com/)
Searchable information on pet behavior, common health problems, the human/animal bond, nutrition, care tips, and preventive care. - PetFinder.com
(http://www.petfinder.org/)
Over 165,000 adoptable pets from shelters across the U.S. - PetStation
(http://www.petstation.com/index.html)
PetStation, a division of RS Enterprises, Seattle, Washington, is an electronic forum dedicated to furthering awareness of natural and enlightened pet-keeping; increasing appreciation and respect for companion animals and their place in human society; and assisting in the improvement of conditions related to these pets. - VetCentric
(http://www.vetcentric.com/)
Veterinary medical information and services. - Vetinfo
(http://www.vetinfo.com/)
Dog and cat veterinary information with encyclopedias for each
Traveling with Pets
- DogFriendly.com
(http://www.dogfriendly.com/)
Travel with your dog made easy. - Pets on the Go
(http://www.petsonthego.com/)
All sorts of information and links for vacationing pets and their owners. - PetsWelcome.com
(http://www.petswelcome.com/)
Over 25,000 hotels, B&Bs, ski resorts, campgrounds, and beaches that are pet-friendly.
Cats
- About: Cats
(http://cats.about.com/)
Articles on everything from cat nutrition to litter box behavior, and a forum where you can discuss your ailurophilia with others of like mind. From About.com - The Cat Fanciers’ Association
(http://www.cfainc.org/)
Information on cat shows, care, and breeds. - CatChannel.com
Cat Fancy magazine and information on the care of cats and kittens. - Cats! Wild to Mild
(http://www.sdnhm.org/exhibits/cats/index.html)
Describes the evolution, biology, history, behavior, and life of cats, both wild and domesticated (from the Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County). - Cornell Feline Health Center
(http://www.vet.cornell.edu/fhc/)
From choosing your cat to information on individual feline disorders. - Fanciers Breeder Referral List
(http://www.breedlist.com/)
Lists over 2,000 breeders working with 54 breeds of pedigreed cats in the U.S., Canada, and more than 20 countries worldwide. - 2,000 Cat Names: Naming Your Kitten
(http://www.petrix.com/catnames/)
Choose the purrrrfect name for your puss.
Dogs
- About: Dogs
(http://dogs.about.com/)
Articles on all aspects of dog ownership, and a forum where you can meet other dog enthusiasts. From About.com - American Kennel Club
(http://www.akc.org/)
Photos and complete descriptions of the 150 recognized dog breeds, current registration statistics, as well as upcoming events and several publications. - American Rare Breed Association
(http://www.arba.org/)
Information on rare and exotic dog breeds, those not currently recognized by the American Kennel Club. - Digital Dog
(http://www.digitaldog.com/)
Information on the temperament and possible physical or behavioral flaws of various dog breeds. - Dog Breed Info Center
(http://www.dogbreedinfo.com/)
Breeds listed alphabetically, and more information in other categories. - DogChannel.com
(http://www.dogfancy.com/dogfancy/)
Dog Fancy magazine, breed profiles, articles, and more for the dog enthusiast. - DogHoroscopes.com
(http://www.doghoroscopes.com/home.html)
No further comment necessary. - DogLuvers.com
(http://www.dogluvers.com)
Browsable and searchable for hundreds of dog breeds with additional information on medical conditions, training, development, etc. - Dog Owner’s Guide
(http://www.canismajor.com/dog/thlthvet.html)
Articles on all aspects of canine disease and health. - 2000 Dog Names: Naming Your Puppy
(http://www.petrix.com/dognames/)
At a loss for the perfect name? Try this list! - Woof! It’s a Dog’s Life
(http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/woof/home.html)
From the PBS series “WOOF! It’s a Dog’s Life” with Matthew Margolis — answers to your questions using simple and effective dog training techniques and his trademark philosophy of “love, praise, and affection.”
Other Pets
- The American Gerbil Society
(http://agsgerbils.org/)
Ownership laws, show and breeder locators, classifieds, pet store information, and more for the gerbil lover. - Dr. Jungle’s Animal-World: Basic Reptile and Amphibian Care
(http://animal-world.com/encyclo/reptiles/information/reptilecare.php)
Information resources for pets, animals, and aquariums. - Exotic Pets
(http://exoticpets.about.com/)
Articles and links from About.com. - Fish Information Service (FINS)
(http://fins.actwin.com/index.php)
An archive of information about aquariums covering both freshwater and marine, tropical and temperate. - Freshwater Aquariums
(http://freshaquarium.about.com/)
Articles and links from About.com. See also Saltwater Aquariums. - The Hedgehog Welfare Society
(http://www.hedgehogwelfare.org/)
Hedgehogs are becoming increasingly popular exotic pets. The HWS is committed to the well-being of pet hedgehogs through education, rescue, and research. - TheHorse.com
(http://www.thehorse.com/)
An online guide to equine health and care. - ParrotChronicles.com
(http://www.parrotchronicles.com/)
An online journal dedicated to the parrot lover with articles, tips, news, and stories. - Petfish.net
(http://www.petfish.net/)
Aquarium keeping is made simple and easy at this site that offers articles, tips, and tricks.
