Topics: Recreation : Pets
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:
Animal Assisted Therapy
Animal Assisted Therapy (AAT) - Animals, usually dogs, and their owners are trained to provide psychological comfort to people in hospitals and nursing homes.
Crisis Support,
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Birds
This area of the Open Directory is for sites about domestic bred birds, mostly kept as pets, written in English.
Chats and Forums,
Clubs and Organizations,
Directories,
Magazines and E-zines,
Personal Pages,
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By Region
This category only contains links to regions and countries that have local pet related categories and sites.
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Cats
English language sites focusing on the domestic cat as a pet.
Behavior,
Breeds,
Chats and Forums,
Clubs,
Directories,
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Chats and Forums
For newsgroups and message boards that discuss pet concerns regarding all species.
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Contests
The place to find sites that offer pet photo contests.
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Dogs
The top level of Recreation/Pets/Dogs is for sites that provide a broad source of information about all aspects of dogs and dog ownership.
Activities,
Breeds,
Chats and Forums,
Choosing a Dog,
Clubs,
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Exotic
Websites about uncommon and unusual pets. The term "exotic pet" has several meanings: an animal that cannot be owned without a permit an endangered species that cannot be legally owned a non-domesticated animal that cannot be truly tamed an uncommon pet that does not fall under any of the criteria above
Breeders,
Hedgehogs,
Invertebrates,
Issues,
Mammals,
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Ferrets
Ferrets belong to the family Mustelidae and are related to polecats, weasels, skunks, and otters.
Breeders,
Issues,
Organizations,
Personal Pages,
Rescues and Shelters,
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Fish and Aquaria
Everything in this category (and its subcategories) deals either directly with the fishkeeping/aquaristic hobby or provides ichthyological and ecological content at a level and style suited (and mostly written) for aquarium hobbyists.
Brackish Water,
Chats and Forums,
Directories,
Do-It-Yourself,
Freshwater,
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Free Services
Free services that covers all pets.
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Horses
Horses - Not your average pet.
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Image Galleries
This category includes collections of pet images and photographs.
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Issues
Websites about issues affecting pet owners and pet ownership.
Free-Roaming,
Health,
Hoarding,
Legislation,
Rental Housing,
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Lost and Found
Sites which focus on missing and found pets and advice on what to do when a pet is lost or found.
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News and Media
Magazines, e-zines, news services, newspapers, books, and journals about pets in general.
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Organizations
This is NOT for business sites, which will be deleted.
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Personal Pages
This category features personal homepages dedicated to pets.
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Pet Food Preparation
This category is for informational sites on homemade diets for pets. Sites whose primary purpose is to sell a product should be submitted to an appropriate category in shopping, though commercial sites with valuable informational content will be considered.
BARF Diet,
Cats,
Dogs,
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Pigs
This category is for sites in English or with substantial English content.
Breeders,
Issues,
Organizations,
Personal Pages,
Rescues and Shelters,
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Rabbits
Associations and Clubs,
Breeds,
Chats and Forums,
Genetics and Color,
Humor,
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Reptiles and Amphibians
Information on keeping reptiles and amphibians as pets. This category includes a variety of sub-catergories with information on specific breeds, natural history, captive care and general husbandry.
Caecilians,
Chats and Forums,
Crocodilians,
Directories,
Frogs and Toads,
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Resources
Educational and informative sites about all pets in general.
Directories,
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Rodents
Here you will be able to find sites about rodents as pets, including: Chinchillas, Chipmunks, Degus, Gerbils, Guinea Pigs, Hamsters, Jirds, Mice, Prairie Dogs and Rats.
Breeders,
Chinchillas,
Chipmunks,
Degus,
Gerbils,
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Sitters and Walkers
Pet sitters are professional pet caretakers who visit your pets in your home. This category contains general information for all pet sitters.
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Training
Informational sites about training pets.
Clicker Training,
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Travel
Flying to Finland with your feline? Looking for a trendy outdoor pet-friendly caf� in New York?
By Region,
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Web Rings
Pet webrings are a great way of finding sites with content you are interested in.
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