LINKS
We've collected a few links to help pet-lovers get the information they need. We're always looking for new links, so if you have a pet-related Web site you like, please drop a note to .
Dogs and cats
HEALTH AND BEHAVIOR
- VeterinaryPartner.com - Information for pet-lovers from the folks behind the biggest Internet site by veterinarians, for veterinarians, the Veterinary Information Network.com
- American Veterinary Medical Association - Trade association for veterinarians, and much more.
- American Animal Hospital Association - AAHA is the mark of excellence in veterinary hospitals.
- Association of American Veterinary Medical Colleges - There's a lot of great information on the Web sites of veterinary schools and colleges.
- Merck Veterinary Manual - An invaluable resource when researching pet health issues.
- American Association of Feline Practitioners - Advancing the health care of cats.
- AnimalBehavior.net - Dr. Rolan Tripp's site for pet-behavior issues.
- Association of Pet Dog Trainers - Referrals and more.
SELECTING A PET
- Prisoners of Greed - Learn more about the problems behind "the puppy in the window" at the pet store.
- PetFinder.com - There's a pet for you, and PetFinder wants to help you find your future family member.
- Backyard breeder vs. Reputable breeder - What you must know before buying a purebred puppy.
COMPETITIONS
- American Kennel Club - Dog shows, trials for all types of dogs sports, and more.
- Cat Fanciers Association - The dominant registry overseeing cat shows.
- United States Dog Agility Association - Great resources for dog sports competitors.
- Fanciers.com - One of the earliest cat sites, and still one of the best
HUMANE GROUPS, ANIMAL CAUSES AND DISASTER RELIEF
- Humane Society of the United States - Lots of information on animal cruelty and more.
- American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals - New York City's human association, but a player on the national stage as well.
- Denver Dumb Friends League - Great regional group, a leader in training and behavior modification for shelters pets.
- Dogs Deserve Better - Educating on the dangerous of chaining dogs.
ASSOCIATIONS
- Dog Writers Association of America and Cat Writers' Association - Much overlap in membership between these groups, a shared annual conference and many of the same goals.
Other pets
- Anapsid.org - Melissa Kaplan's excellent resource on reptiles and amphibians.
- House Rabbit Society - Elevating the rabbit to house pet status.
- PetHobbyist.com - Reptiles and a whole lot more.
Animals and society
- Delta Society - Promoting the bond between animals and people.
- Pet Loss - List of hotlines at veterinary schools and colleges
