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Internet, World Wide Web, Email, Mosaic, Service Provider, Surfin' the Web - all new words and terms associated with the very exciting concept of cyberspace. With just a computer, a modem, a telephone and access to a service provider, anyone can begin to explore the abundance of information about pets to be found on the Internet.
Mailing List Info | World Wide Web Sites | SIGs and Newsgroups
With a subscription to a service provider - be it
CompuServe, America Online, Toronto Freenet, or one of any similar services
offered by computer companies - you can have the capability to send and receive email. With
access to email, you can join a mailing list that allows you to be a part of a dialog about your
favorite pet. This means that you will automatically receive email letters from people around the
world with an interest in a pet similar to yours. The following gives further information on some
of the many pet-related mailing lists that are available. Please note that the subscription info
required varies with each list, so follow directions closely, and include only what is shown in the
body of your message.
FANCIERS LIST is a "must" place to be if you are a pedigreed
cat breeder. This is a forum for worldwide discussion about purebred
cats, health and welfare topics, animal rights issues, genetics, show
brags, etc. To subscribe, send a message to majordomo@fanciers.com and in the body of
your message ask to be added to the Fanciers mailing list. New subscribers are encouraged to
post a message to the list introducing
themselves, and giving a brief summary of their breeding and showing
experience.
FELINE-L includes cute stories about pet cats, data about
upcoming cat shows, and general cat information. To subscribe, send an
email message to
listserv@psuvm.psu.edu and in the body of your message type only
SUBSCRIBE FELINE-L YOUR NAME. You will receive a message back from the
list moderator asking that you confirm your request. Once this is done,
you will start receiving letters from Feline-L. You may find that the
best way to subscribe to this is to get the digest version, which means
that all of the days letters are sent at the same time. CANINE-L is a list that includes dialog about dogs, be they
purebred or pets. Topics that can be discussed include dog care, cute
stories about your dog, feeding and grooming advice, etc. To subscribe,
send an email message to
listserv@psuvm.psu.edu and in the body of your message type only
SUBSCRIBE CANINE-L YOUR NAME.
KENNEL-L is for discussion by dog breeders, and topics
included are health, feeding, care, grooming, housing and breeding of
dogs. It is intended to be a forum where dog breeders can share their
common interest and you can subscribe by sending a message to Listserv@netcom.com with SUBSCRIBE
KENNEL-L YOUR NAME in the body of your message.
GREYHOUND-L is a devoted strictly to the Greyhound breed, be
it the racing dogs, show dogs, or pets. The issue surrounding Greyhound
racing is only one of many topics debated on this list. Others include
general dog care, greyhound rescue operations, health and grooming, and
personal stories about Greyhounds. Not allowed on this list is a
discussion on the merits of race tracks, betting and other items of that
nature. To subscribe, send a message to
listserv@mail.eworld.com with SUBSCRIBE
GREYHOUND-L YOUR NAME in the body of your message.
SPANIE-L is an email list dedicated to the well-being of the
all types of Spaniel. Topics that are welcome include health and grooming,
show conformation, field training, obedience training, responsible pet
ownership and public education of Spaniel owners. To subscribe, send a
message to
list-server@nowaksg.chem.nd.edu with SUBSCRIBE SPANIE-L in the body of
the message.
ROTTIE-L is a discussion list for Rottweiler enthusiasts.
Topics for email conversation include behaviour, obedience training,
health and grooming, show conformation and responsible pet ownership. To
subscribe, send an email message to
list-server@nowaksg.chem.nd.edu with
SUBSCRIBE ROTTIE-L in the body of the message.
AQUATIC-PLANTS is a mailing list that contains discussion on
growing aquatic plants for aquariums and ponds, fish compatibility, and
conditioners, fertilizers and filters among other subjects. To subscribe
to Aquatic-Plants, send an email message to
majordomo@actwin.com and in the body of your
message type SUBSCRIBE AQUATIC-PLANTS YOUR NAME.
AQUARIUM is for enthusiasts of fish and aquaria. To
subscribe, send an email message to
Listserv@emuvn1.cc.emory.edu with
SUBSCRIBE AQUARIUM YOUR NAME in the body of the message.
BETTAS is devoted to disseminating information about bettas.
To subscribe, send a message to
listserv@listserv.arizona.edu with
SUBSCRIBE BETTAS YOUR NAME in the body of the message.
CICHLIDS is for a forum to discuss specific information on the
perciform fish family Cichlidae. To subscribe, send a message to cichlid-l@freeside.nrm.se and
in the body of your message type SUBSCRIBE CICHLID-L.
EXOTIC-L is for enthusiasts of any type of exotic bird. To
subscribe to EXOTIC-L, send a message to listserv@plearn.edu.pl and type SUBSCRIBE
EXOTIC-L YOUR NAME in the body of your message.
JARDINE, SENEGAL and POICEPHALUS fans have their own mailing
list for discussion about each of these species. To subscribe to any of
these lists, send a message to
listserv@starfire.ne.uiuc.edu with
SUBSCRIBE LISTNAME YOUR NAME in the body of the message, e.g. subscribe
Senegal your name.
To fully explore the abundant information on pets on the Internet,
you must have access to the World Wide Web. Note that access through a freenet may not
give you the graphical capabilities that are available through a
full service provider......just means you can't see the pretty
pictures, but you can still access the text information.
The very new CAT FANCIERS' ASSOCIATION(CFA) web site
is an indepth look at the world's largest registry of pedigreed
cats. This site includes the history of CFA, a look at the operation of
it's Central Office and Board of Direct ors, it's International Division,
and information on it's show formats, judging program and clerking
program. Links to pictures of CFA's top cats, and breed profiles provide a
virtual slide show of the many CFA recognized breeds. Of special interest
are t he pages of information about CFA's activities in the fields of
feline research and animal welfare. For all cat lovers, a link provides
access to many of the educational and informational pamphlets published by
CFA. For breeders and exhibitors, included is a show listing for the 1996. A special pricing offer on the 1996 CFA Yearbook is an offer worth
taking advantage of by Internet users. Many links include everything from
determi ning your cats color to information about rabies, to a full color
presentation of the 1994-1995 Top Cats in CFA worldwide, to breed profiles
that provide insight into the nuances of every breed recognized by CFA.
Links to offiste veterinary sources and o ther pet animal pagaes are an
added bonus. This is a very comprehensive look at CFA and the site is a
joy to explore for any cat lover.
At the CAT FANCIERS HOME PAGE
you will find a compilation of facts regarding the purebred cat.
There are pages explaining frequently asked questions about different
breeds of cats, cat colors and patterns, breed clubs, fat fancy terms,
show explanations, a list of cat magazines and books that are available in
stores, a listing of CFA (Cat Fanciers' Association, Inc.) cat shows
across North America, and also links to other cat related sites around the
world. Even Socks , President
Clinton's cat is in on the Internet deal and has a site through the First
Family links that will let you download his picture.
The BIRD CAGE PAGE
contains many bird pictures, and has numerous links to other bird sites.
It is a fun site to explore, as is the PET BIRD
PAGE which has links
to everything you ever wanted to know about birds, and has links to
detailed information about types of birds. Under Other Bird Sites you will
find links to rec.pets.birds archives and bird accessories. Other bird information
can be found which will take you to a link to information about all sorts
of birds. Pet bird information includes an online book of Parrots, an
African Bird Club and an Oriental Bird Club. Other bird information runs
from wild birds, to Emus and Penguins and Bald Eagles. Commercial links
include specialty stores and creative bird accessories, or you can try a site about bird clubs , and
birding sites around the world although this leans more to discussion on
birdwatching than to pet birds. This page is currently in a
re-organization phase and is "under construction".
For fish and aquarium enthusiasts, there is the FISH INFORMATION SERVICE
or FINS which isa page of information that will provide links to all
types of material about fish, aquariums, and aquatic plants. There is a
link to a glossary of terms about fish, a catalog of fish, information on
diseases and treatment of fish, and also plans for an aquarium
do-it-yourself project. Other cool links will connect you to aquarium
clubs, or you can check out a site which has details on specific types of tropical
fish , and a link to the Greater Seattle Aquarium Society. If you
want to connect directly to information on tropical
fish , there is a site that will allow you to do this.
There is an abundance of dog knowledge available, starting with the DOG PAGE which
contains breed information, questions re buying a puppy, and a list of
frequently asked questions about dogs. It also includes links to breed
clubs and other dog sites. At the PET DOG PAGE you will
find a most comprehensive site that includes links to Dogs WWW Page, dog
care, dog FAQs, complete list of dog sites (complete withURLs, this
includes sites for almost every breed of dog), and dog email list
(complete with subscription information, this page includes directions for
email lists for all breeds of dogs).
Pet food companies are also providing valuable information online, as
on the web site for Purina, which
features links to animal law, vet advice, behaviour techniques, and to the
rec.pets.cats and rec.pets.dogs newsgroup archives. There is also a forum
where questions can be posed that will result in answers from experts, and
a link to obtain free samples and new product information. The IAMS Company has a new site that
provides product information and free samples, among other listings.
One of the best sites for pets is The Electronic Zoo through
which you can start out by first deciding which type of animal you want
information on, and then following their links for an in-depth look at
that animal or breed. Everything is covered here from dog and cats, to
amphibians, to cows. It is definitely a site well worth exploring in
detail.
Other pet related information on the Internet can be located in
Special Interest Groups (SIG) that are found on some freenets. The
Victoria Freenet (Victoria, British Columbia), the National Capital
Freenet (Ottawa, Ontario), and the SEFLIN Freenet (Southeastern
Florida) are just a few that have pet SIGs. The Niagara Peninsula
Freenet (St. Catharines, Ontario) is in the process of setting up
a discussion section about pets, and will include and SIG in the
near future. These freenet SIGs are localized pet forums where you
can get pet information regarding your specific location, i.e. if
you are new in town and want a vet recommendation, where is the
cheapest store to purchase pet food, need to know where to purchase
a certain breed of cat, want to know when the next show is, etc.
Similar information, on a world-wide scale, is found in the USENET
newsgroups. These newsgroups related to pets currently include:
Posting a note to one of these groups will make it available to
anyone anywhere in the world who happens to link to that specific
newsgroup.
Exploring the world of pets on the Internet is truly
fascinating......and will keep you occupied and amused for many
hours. There really is a lot of valuable pet information out there
in cyberspace!
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Updated:10/17/95