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Pets American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Information about programs offered by the ASPCA, such as pet therapy, pet loss counseling, volunteering, their cruelty task force, and more. Tip sheets are available for care of common pets including dogs, cats, hamsters, guinea pigs, and rabbits, along with helpful information about transporting your pet by car or airplane. The jump page has a state-by-state link list of humane societies and shelters (some of which have animals for adoption). http://www.aspca.org/ Topics: Animals, Pets Last updated Feb 24, 2009 ASPCA Animaland Have a new pet hamster and aren't sure how to care for it, or maybe wonder what manatees eat? Find the answers at this fun children's site that has animal-related games and cartoons and information on various animals, pet care, and some careers working with animals. From the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA). http://www.animaland.org/ Topics: Animals Last updated Feb 24, 2009 Birds n Ways Guide to Parrots and Exotic Pet Birds This extensive commercial site includes links to: general and species related articles and FAQs; veterinarians; books and magazines; experts; breeders; clubs and associations; bird shows; products and supplies; services; mailing lists and chat rooms; and even how to make bird toys! http://www.birdsnways.com/ Topics: Birds Last updated May 8, 2002 Buginfo: Insects as Pets Brief descriptions of some insects that would be suitable as pets, including field crickets, praying mantids, ant-lions (also known as doodlebugs), caterpillars, and mealworms. From the Department of Systematic Biology of the National Museum of Natural History, Smithsonian Institution. http://www.si.edu/Encyclopedia_SI/nmnh/buginfo/pets.htm Topics: Insects & Arachnids Last updated Apr 3, 2007 CDC: Pocket Pets Health advisories about pocket pets, "small animals, often rodents that are kept as pets and could fit in your pocket." Discusses Salmonella and lymphocytic choriomeningitis virus (LCMV), both of which can be transmitted from animals to humans. Includes prevention measures and considerations when choosing a pocket pet. From the National Center for Infectious Diseases, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). http://www.cdc.gov/healthypets/animals/pocket_pets.htm Topics: Mammals, Pets, Public Health & Safety Last updated Mar 15, 2006 Choosing the Right Pet Bird Brief overview of items to consider when selecting a pet bird. Topics include domesticated strains of wild species (such as canaries, finches, cockatiels, parakeets, and lovebirds) and species without a long history of domestic breeding (such as conures, parrots, macaws, cockatoos, and toucans). Includes links to information about caring for pet birds and wild animals as pets. From the Humane Society of the United States (HSUS). http://www.hsus.org/pets/pet_care/rabbit_horse_and_other_pet_care/Choosing-the-Right-Bird.html Topics: Pets Last updated Mar 15, 2006 Common Questions About Microchips Discussion of the use of microchips for pet identification, with an emphasis on problems with scanner detection of microchips produced beginning in late 2003. From the Humane Society of the United States (HSUS). http://www.hsus.org/pets/issues_affecting_our_pets/common_questions_about_microchips.html Topics: Pets Last updated Oct 12, 2005 Cosmetic Surgery for Dogs and Cats This site presents opinions, largely critical, of surgical procedures for tail docking, ear cropping, debarking, and declawing for dogs and cats. Written by a veterinarian. From In Defense of Animals (IDA), an animal rights organization. http://www.idausa.org/facts/cossurgery.html Topics: Animals, Health & Medical Disciplines, Medical Treatments & Devices, Pets Last updated Apr 18, 2005 Disaster Preparedness Resources Tips to ensure that your pets and livestock are safe in the event of an emergency or disaster. Includes tips for evacuation in a major disaster and a supply checklist for pets, and information about preparing for daily emergencies. Also includes a video clip and links to related sites. From The Humane Society of the United States (HSUS). http://www.hsus.org/hsus_field/hsus_disaster_center/resources/ Topics: Animals, Home & Housing, Pets, Science, Weather Last updated Sep 9, 2008 The Dog Hause: A Playground for Pets and Pet Lovers Contains pet and animal related quotes, proverbs, idioms, superstitions, clip art, fun facts, humor, and fonts. Also provides information on spaying and neutering pets. http://www.doghause.com/ Topics: English Language, Language, Literature & Books, Ready Reference & Quick Facts, Ready Reference & Quick Facts Last updated Jul 5, 2004 Finding a Lost Pet: Where to Start Advice on how to search for a strayed or lost cat, dog, horse, bird, or other animal. Part of the United States Department of Agriculture's Animal Care Office sponsored volunteer group, Missing Pet Network (MPN) . There is a link to their state-by-state collection of classified ads for lost and found pets. http://www.missingpet.net/advice/ Topics: Pets Last updated Aug 8, 2002 GliderCENTRAL The sugar glider (Petaurus breviceps) is an appealing little Australian marsupial that can glide long distances through the air. This Web site has links to their care, breeders, veterinarians, and information about them as both pets and wild animals. While they are gaining popularity as pets, they are not legal pets in most of the United States, including California. http://sugarglider.net/ Topics: Mammals Last updated Nov 30, 2002 Glimmering Goldfish A hobbyist's site with useful information for goldfish owners. Covers feeding, breeding, diseases, lifespan, and varieties. Also features photos of common health problems, information about various medications, tank pests, a pH color chart, goldfish photos, a discussion group, a FAQ, and much more. http://www.goldfishinfo.com/ Topics: Fish, Reptiles, & Amphibians, Pets, Photograph Collections: Nature & Wildlife Last updated Sep 18, 2008 Healthypet (AAHA) The Pet Care Library contains searchable information on a wide range of topics about pets including behavior, common health problems, the human/animal bond, nutrition, care tips, and preventive care. Additionally, there is information about how to select an animal hospital as well as a locator for an AAHA (American Animal Hospital Association) - accredited hospital, a newsletter, and a FAQ. http://www.healthypet.com/ Topics: Pets Last updated May 4, 2005 House Rabbit Society Visitors to this searchable site can consult a frequently asked questions section, take pop quizzes, and join the chat room. Rabbit adoption and health information as well as pictures and a children's page are examples of the topics covered. Some information is available in Japanese, Spanish, and Portuguese. http://www.rabbit.org/ Topics: Mammals, Pets Last updated Mar 21, 2005 The Internet Lost and Found Pets or belongings that have been lost or found may be posted to this site for no charge. An e-mail address and password are required to list lost or found items or to edit an entry, but are not required to search. The scope is international and many language choices are available. http://www.lostandfound.com/ Topics: Pets Last updated Jun 27, 2007 Keeping Insects as Pets This short fact sheet on pet insects discusses containers, water and food, maintenance, and examples of insects (crickets and stick and spiny leaf insects) that can be kept as pets. From the Australian Museum. http://www.amonline.net.au/insects/insects/pets.htm Topics: Insects & Arachnids Last updated Feb 14, 2006 The Marsupial Society of Australia This organization "based in Adelaide, South Australia, [is] dedicated to providing information and education regarding keeping and breeding our native Fauna in captivity." The site features fact sheets about animals such as the dalgyte or rabbit-eared bandicoot, the brush-tailed bettong, the fat-tailed dunnart, the Tasmanian devil, and more. Also includes information about hand rearing, games and coloring pages for children, and links to related sites. http://www.marsupialsociety.org Topics: Mammals, Regions of the World Last updated Feb 21, 2005 Melissa Kaplan's Herp Care Collection A site "to help herp keepers and others learn about the captive care requirements of many types of reptiles and amphibians, as well as learn about their biology, health, behavior, conservation, and other matters relating to herps and the world we all live in." Includes over 1,000 articles about feeding, the pet trade, captivity and behavior, classroom pet needs, prey, and other matters. From an amateur herpetologist with wildlife rehabilitation and animal behavior experience. http://www.anapsid.org/ Topics: Animals, Environment Last updated Dec 6, 2004 Microchip Technology: Comparisons With the New Chip on the Block This 2003 study looked at the ability of scanners to detect ISO (International Standards Organization) microchip implants used for pet identification. These chips help "in the effort to reunite lost animals with their owners." Provides an overview of the ISO microchipping technology, the use of the technology in animal shelters and by pet owners, study results, and recommendations. From the American Humane Association. http://www.americanhumane.org/protecting-animals/shelter-professionals/resources/microchip-study.html Topics: Pets Last updated Nov 1, 2009 Pacific Northwest Herpetological Society Introduces this Washington state nonprofit organization dedicated to the "conservation, ecology, captive care and breeding of reptiles and amphibians." Offers pet care sheets for lizards, snakes, frogs, turtles, and tortoises. Includes related links and lists of pet food suppliers and veterinarians. Also includes information about past and future events, legislation alerts, classified ads, and an email list. http://www.pnwhs.org/ Topics: Fish, Reptiles, & Amphibians Last updated Oct 23, 2009 ParrotChronicles.com "The first e-zine for parrot owners, including features, news, bird-club and bird-rescue group listings, and advice on health, behavior and breeding." It features tips on parrot-proofing your house and yard, gives descriptions of species, invites favorite photos of parrots and owners, and provides practical solutions to the care of parrots in the FAQ and Mailbag. Back issues are archived. http://www.parrotchronicles.com/ Topics: Birds, Magazines, Media, Media, Photograph Collections: Nature & Wildlife Last updated Aug 10, 2009 The Pet Bird Page (Parrots) All about budgerigars, cockatiels, parakeets, lovebirds and lories, conures, parrots, macaws, amazons, caiques, and cockatoos. Includes photos. http://www.petbirdpage.com/ Topics: Birds, Photograph Collections: Nature & Wildlife Last updated Feb 27, 2005 Pet Bugs Care tips for captive arthropods such as praying mantids, assassin bugs, millipedes, wolf spiders, scorpions, and Madagascar cockroaches. Includes an article on insects in the classroom. From the University of Kentucky Department of Entomology. http://www.uky.edu/Ag/CritterFiles/casefile/bugconnection/petbugs/petbugs.htm Topics: Insects & Arachnids Last updated Feb 14, 2006 Pet Education This searchable site on pet information contains numerous "informative articles on pet healthcare, written by veterinary experts." Information includes lab procedures, drug descriptions, a dictionary of veterinary terms, and articles related to alternative and holistic medicine. There are many links to pet related organizations, associations, and schools; every state has a State Veterinarian to oversee veterinary health matters and the name and contact information is listed by state. There is information on birds, fish, and exotic small pets as well as on dogs and cats. http://www.peteducation.com/ Topics: Animals, Health & Medical Disciplines, Medical Treatments & Devices, Pets Last updated May 4, 2005 Pet Food Institute (PFI) PFI is "the voice of U.S. pet food manufacturers." The site features a brief history of pet food for dogs and cats, instructions for handling salvage and distressed pet food, and information about quality assurance, labeling, and industry research. Also provides data on U.S. dog and cat populations, issues to consider when selecting a pet, and links to related sites. Some material only available to members. http://www.petfoodinstitute.org Topics: Nutrition & Food Safety, Pets, Recipes & Food Preparation Last updated Mar 8, 2005 Pet Loss Support Hotline Provides information on euthanasia and grieving, and a list of books for children. From the College of Veterinary Medicine, Cornell University. http://www.vet.cornell.edu/Org/PetLoss/ Topics: Death & Dying, Pets Last updated Apr 1, 2007 Petfinder.com This database lists tens of thousands of pets for adoption at U.S. shelters and rescue organizations. Search by type (bird, cat, dog, horse, pig, rabbit, reptile, and more), breed, age, size, gender, and/or location. The Library includes articles on pet care, animal behavior and training, breed information, and shelter operations. There is also a directory of shelters searchable by location and a place to post free classified ads for lost, found, wanted, or adoptable pets. http://www.petfinder.com/ Topics: Animals, Pets Last updated Nov 16, 2006 Pets and Children This short publication addresses topics related to pets and children, including choosing an appropriate pet, caring for a pet (age appropriateness and parental involvement), and physical and emotional advantages of pet ownership. From the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry (AACAP). http://www.aacap.org/page.ww?name=Pets+And+Children§ion=Facts+for+Families Topics: Pets Last updated Jun 29, 2007 Rabbitron.com This site exists to help rabbit owners "find out more about their rabbits and learn to appreciate the subtle joys of knowing and caring for a rabbit." Named for the website founder's bunny, the site features photos and bunny bios, describes the benefits of rabbit ownership, and lists common reasons for relinquishing these pets to shelters. Includes local veterinarians and shelters, books, and other resources. http://rabbitron.com/ Topics: Mammals Last updated May 22, 2006 Selecting the Right Pet for Your Family and Making the Introduction Questions and answers about selecting appropriate pets for families with children. Topics include how old the child should be before introducing a pet, whether to get a younger or older animal, how children should interact with pets, how to teach children to take good care of pets, and more. From the Humane Society of the United States. http://www.hsus.org/pets/pet_care/selecting_the_right_pet_for_your_family_and_making_the_introduction.html Topics: Pets Last updated Feb 14, 2006 Toxic and Non-Toxic Plants A list of "plants that have been reported as having systemic effects on animals and/or intense effects on the gastrointestinal tract." Entries for each plant include photos, common and scientific names, family, toxic principle, and symptoms. From the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA), Animal Poison Control Center. http://www.aspca.org/pet-care/poison-control/plants/ Topics: Animals, Pets, Photograph Collections: Nature & Wildlife, Plants, Pollutants & Toxic Substances, Public Health & Safety Last updated Feb 24, 2009 Yahoo! Animals, Insects, and Pets A directory of sites related to animals, insects, and pets. Topics include animal abuse, animal rights, art, humor, taxonomy, and zoos. Searchable and browsable. http://dir.yahoo.com/Science/Biology/Zoology/Animals__Insects__and_Pets/ Topics: Animals Last updated Jun 20, 2004

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