The Pets category contains websites with information about the creatures that live with us as companion animals.
The sites listed in Recreation / Pets are primarily informational in nature.
The first sub-area of Pets consists of categories that are species specific. Listed within each species category are sites dealing with species-specific breed information, clubs, forums, general and personal interest pages.
The second sub-area of Pets consists of categories, which address the relationship that pets in general have with us. Websites within this area are not species specific and usually address more than one species of pet.Resources is a general pet interest subcategory.
The third sub-area of Pets is for Chats and Forums that discuss pet concerns and species-specific Organizations devoted to pets.
This category is for sites in English or with substantial English content.
Some sites involving pets are not listed in Recreation / Pets but are listed in other areas of the directory:
For example:
Shopping / Pets - Online stores and other sites focusing on online sales
Business / Consumer_Goods_and_Services / Pet_Supplies - Manufacturers and distributors of products for pets
Regional / (country) / (locality) - Individual animal organizations, veterinary practices, boarding facilities, local businesses
Health / Animal / Pets - Sites dealing with diseases, conditions and treatments
Health / Animal / Veterinary_Medicine / Veterinarians - Individual veterinary practices within the appropriate locality
Additional related categories include:
Arts / Visual_Arts / Genres / Pets Business / Consumer_Goods_and_Services / Pet_Supplies
Business / Healthcare / Animal_Health / Pets Home / Consumer_Information / Pets Society / Issues / Animal_Welfare / Pets
Check the "See also:" listings for other areas of the Directory, which list sites addressing other aspects of pet concerns.
Please also refer to: Where should I submit my website about animals? Or, where will I find the animal topic I am looking for?
Informational article about the online animal world, including links to favorite pet sites, provided by Computer Partners. www.compar.com/news/news2vs10.html
Nominate individuals, organizations, and the like for outstanding service to animals. Animals are eligible for nomination in categories such as most pampered pet. www.AmericanAnimalAwards.com
Provides point of contact for owners of animals with disabilities and offers links to eGroup contact, information and support sites. www.disabledanimalsclub.strayduck.com
A membership club for pet owners with articles, pictures, tips, and message boards about pets, discounts for members to pet supply stores and pet insurances. www.go-pets.com
Information about the books and public television program. Includes answers to pet related questions written by vet and behaviorist specialists. www.petspartofthefamily.com
A celebration of cats, dogs, and other pets as personalities. Profiles with photographs, memorials, book store, and links. www.jeffery2.demon.co.uk/pets
Resources for new and soon-to-be pet owners including choosing the right pet, care and ownership costs, discussions, safety precautions, pet adjustment, housebreaking, feeding, grooming, travel, names, photographs, and stories. www.newpet.com
Information about a variety of types of pets. Includes free pet pages, memorials, database of pet names, contacts for many US animal organizations, and message boards. www.pet-parade.com