Accredited Sanctuaries and Animal Placement Facilities Approved by TAOS - TAOS (The Association of Sanctuaries, Inc.) supports the work of animal sanctuaries. It seeks to improve the quality of life of sanctuary animals and to be a voice for change in the attitudes that lead to the need for sanctuaries.
AltVetMed - Complementary and alternative veterinary medicine.
Best Friends Animal Society - Manages a model "No More Homeless Pets" campaign with shelters and humane groups in Utah. Also seelibrary of pet care tips.
Birds n Ways - Guide to pet parrots and exotic birds care and breeding. Classified ads, bird magazine, forums, articles, breeders, parrot cages, toys, foods, accessories, bird shows, bird clubs, chats.
Bow Wow Meow - Thousands of pet names, popularity, meanings and ratings.
Breeder's Registry - Information on aquarium culturing of saltwater fishes and invertebrates.
Care for Pets - Pet health, pet loss, selecting a pet, animal safety, about veterinarians, veterinary technology.
Cat Facts - Extensive information about pedigreed cat breeds, from a site created by hobbyists, breeders, and cat lovers.
Cat Fanciers' Association (CFA) - Registry of pedigreed cats. Information on cat shows, cat breeds and cat care, and a showcase of top winning cats. Also, the latest news about CFA.
Companion Animal Parasite Council (CAPC) - A on-profit organization of veterinarians and parasitologists dedicated to protecting your family and your pets from parasites and zoonotic disease.
Cornell University Pet Loss Helpline - Homepage for the Cornell Pet Loss Support Hotline. The hotline is staffed by volunteer veterinary students.
DogFriendly.com - Dedicated to finding places that people and dogs can enjoy together.
FDA: Animal and Veterinary - Regulates the manufacture and distribution of food additives and drugs that will be given to animals. These include animals from which human foods are derived, as well as food additives and drugs for pets.
Healthy Pets Healthy People - Although animals can carry germs, it is important to know that you are more likely to get some of these germs from contaminated food or water than from your pet or another animal you encounter. CDC has created this Web site to provide you with information about the health-related risks of owning and caring for animals.
Healthypet's Hospital Locator - Located all over the United States and Canada, AAHA hospital members are dedicated to excellence in small animal care.
Merck / Merial Manual for Pet Health - This in-depth new resource, based on the best-selling Merck Veterinary Manual and authored by over 200 veterinary experts, covers the full spectrum of today’s pets — from dogs, cats and horses to birds, reptiles, fish and other exotic pets. No other book provides as much health information on as many types of animals.
Mergus Aquarium Atlas -
Over the years, the series has matured into a six volume set and is enjoyed by many — from beginners to experts.
Mickaboo - Companion bird rescue. Mickaboo is a small bird rescue organization located in the San Francisco Bay Area dedicated to rescuing parrot-type birds that have been either neglected, abused, sick, or injured. It rehabilitates these birds when necessary and places them in safe, caring foster homes until a permanent home can be found.
PetEducation.com - Contains over 2,500 in-depth articles written by the Drs. Foster and Smith veterinary staff.
Petfinder.com - Search over 350,000 adoptable pets; locate shelters and rescue groups, browse pet care resource library; post classified ads for lost or found pets; sign up to be a volunteer at a local shelter or resuce group.
PetLifeWeb - Information on pet products, the latest in pet health news, and past issues of PetLife Magazine.
TravelDog - Thousands of pet freindly listings throughout the U.S. and Canada.
Urbanhound - A site for New York City dogs and their owners - the city's ultimate pet survival guide.
Waltham - A leading authority on pet care and nutrition with an outstanding reputation among pet owners, breeders, veterinarians and academics.
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