Birds

Birds N Ways Guide to Parrots & Exotic Pet Birds Guide to pet parrots & exotic birds care and breeding. Classified ads, bird magazine, forums, articles, breeders, parrot cages, toys, foods, accessories, bird shows, bird clubs, chats, etc

National Parrot Rescue and Preservation Foundation  National parrot rescue and preservation foundation - providing information on parrot education, conservation, and rescue. An annual seminar, Parrot Festival, presents avian experts on various topics such as parrot behavior, nutrition, health and conservation.

Pet bird care  This page contains links to pages and sites that have answers to questions about pet birds. Much of the content is written by a group of 3000 people from all walks of life who write articles about topics they know well. Other sites come from books and other published sources that contain useful answers.

The Aviary A complete guide to companion and pet birds. Weekly articles, thousands of annotated links and lots of resources to the best bird information on the Internet.

Avian Welfare Resource Center  A coalition of avian welfare and rescue groups whose aim is to prevent abuse of captive birds, rescue and place displaced birds, and support  survival of wild birds and their natural habitats.

Bird Hotline Their goal is to reunite lost birds with their families through lost & found links and to educate the public about bird care.

Nova's A.R.C. An animal rescue center in eastern Pennsylvania, specializing in the rescue of exotic birds. They provide a permanent home for unwanted, abandoned, homeless birds.

Rescue Me, An Avian Sanctuary A tax-exempt, non-profit sanctuary for unwanted tropical birds.  The Sanctuary gives them a permanent home. Their education programs use live birds to illustrate the behaviors, characteristics and essential roles that each species plays in its natural habitat.

Parrotdise Bird Rescue Their goal is to educate families in the care and responsibilities of proper bird care. They accept unwanted parrots and adopt them to qualified individuals who will give them the proper care they deserve. Birds that are not acceptable for adoption will be placed in a sanctuary where they can live out their lives in as natural an environment as possible. Operated solely on donations and adoption fees.

Cats

Cat Fanciers Web Site An Internet forum for the cat fancy since 1993. Comprehensive site with lots of original content. Articles and links on cat breeds, cat shows, cat care, animal welfare, and veterinary medicine. Also includes a directory of over 800 cat breeders.

Cat Focused   Discusses cat care, anatomy, health, senses, and how to choose a cat and prepare your home for kittens.

Cats (and People) Who Quilt  For people who love cats and quilting, this really cute site links to cat quilt patterns around the Web, news of cat quilting fabric swaps, tips on how to search for out-of-print cat quilt patterns, plus stories of real-life cat quilters. Please read the Cat-In-Your-Sewing-Room Safety Tips. You just may save your pet's life.

CAT Users' Manual  A very funny guide to the installation and maintenance of this incredibly designed system.

KITTEN WAR No fur flying, just cuteness. Upload a picture of your favorite kitten to enter her in the competition for most adorable kitten.  Your votes count, too. May the cutest kitten win!
 

MAINE COON RESCUE A nationwide network of volunteers who rescue  Maine Coon Cats; act as liaison between shelters, animal control and disaster agencies; assist in providing appropriate medical care; provide carefully screened homes.

Siamese Rescue  A group of individually operated non-profit rescue organizations to rescue homeless and abandoned Siamese cats and place them in carefully screened homes.

Save The Cats Inc. A non- profit organization dedicated to helping the stray cat population of Bucks County. They believe that educating the public about spaying, neutering, and responsible pet ownership, is the key to reducing the stray cat population. 

Dogs

Body Language in Dogs: How to Read What Your Dog Is Saying It's important to understand what dogs are saying with their bodies, not only to know your own dog but to better predict what other dogs are doing. An excellent review of basic dog body language and training.

Dr. P's Dog Training & Behavior A virtual library of info about dog training and behavior. This is a noncommercial site sponsored by the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point.

How to Interpret Your Dog's Body Language A much more complete and complex series of pictures and descriptions of various facial and body postures exhibited by dogs, by a well-known dog trainer, Bash Dibra.

Puppy War Not as violent as it sounds. Upload a picture of your favorite puppy and watch as he competes in thousands of 1-on-1 cuteness matches. Vote for your favorite puppies among those on the site. This site is intended for entertainment purposes only. We're simply picking pictures of cute puppies. Please, don't take it too seriously.

Delaware Valley Golden Retriever Rescue

Delaware Valley Siberian Husky Rescue, Inc.

Dog Detective® - Lost & Found Dog Database.

German Shepherd Rescue of Southeastern PA

Loving Hearts Rottweiler Rescue And Referral

Tails of the Tundra Siberian Husky Rescue, Inc.

Reptiles and Amphibians

Caring for Your Ball Python  An excellent source of information on care with links to other sources.

Collared Lizards of the Genus Crotaphytus Many pictures of this colorful group of lizards, with information on natural history and captive care.

Green Iguana - The Ultimate Owners' Manual This site mostly pertains to the book by James W. Hatfield III but there are some pictures.

Leopard Tortoise (Geochelone pardalis) Care A complete guide to their natural history and captive care by the owner of an African chelonian sanctuary.

Leopard Tortoise – Geochelone pardalis Similar to the above site but in a more textbook style, by the World Chelonian Trust.

Melissa Kaplan's Reptile Information If you only check out one herp site, make it this one. Melissa offers a truly amazing collection of excellent information on the care of almost any reptile or amphibian you can think of.

Tortoise Trust Web - Care Sheets A collection of one-page handouts containing basic care instructions for several species of tortoise. More information is available from the site by request.

World Chelonian Trust Care sheets, lots of pictures, scientific articles, news and events in the world of chelonians.

NORTHEASTERN PA HERPETOLOGICAL SOCIETY A non-profit organization established September 1,1999  to educate the public, to conserve our biological and ecological habitats, and to perform reptile rescue work and rehabilitations.

Small Mammals

Cavy Cages  Pictures and instructions for building your Guinea Pig's dream home. Includes sources for materials. Also lots of other information on Cavy care.

hedgehog Central Everything you want to know about Hedgehogs, and more. Vast amount of information, numerous links.

Kathys Kritters Favorite Links  A collection of hamster and guinea pig stories with photos, including daily journal of hamster babies, guinea pig and hamster escapades, photo galleries, and question and answer information section

Seagull's Guinea Pig Compendium  Their focus is to give current and future pet owners the knowledge they need to help their guinea pigs attain, and exceed, their five-to-seven year expected lifespan. It has a detailed care guide and general articles about guinea pigs.

Sugar Gliders  Information on the care, bonding, feeding, and housing of sugar gliders. Also pictures and links to sugar glider supplies and breeders.

The History of the Guinea Pig A very interesting article about the origins and domestication of our favorite South American rodent.

The Rabbit Habit  A non-profit volunteer organization in the Philadelphia area. They rescue abandoned or unwanted domestic rabbits, foster them, spay and neuter and place in suitable permanent homes. They also support and educate with information on house rabbit lifestyles, care and health from reputable printed materials.

PA Ferret Rescue Association Devoted to helping the needs of ferrets and ferret owners in Pennsylvania and nearby communities. They have shelter facilities in Centre and Westmoreland Counties in Pennsylvania. This website is meant to give an introduction to their shelter and provide information about ferrets.

Ferret Hollow Shelter and Rescue A  collection of links to web sites of interest to ferret fans; supplies, diets, toys, information.

Wildlife

National Wildlife Federation Education, inspiration and assistance for individuals and organizations to conserve wildlife and other natural resources. Lots of interesting articles about the wildlife in various habitats, including our own back yards.

Project Feeder Watch Operated by the Cornell Lab of Ornithology in partnership with the National Audubon Society, Bird Studies Canada, and Canadian Nature Federation, it is a winter-long survey of birds that visit feeders at backyards, nature centers, and other locales in North America.  Participants learn about winter birds and how their populations are faring. They also contribute to the science and conservation of North American feeder birds by helping scientists track broad scale movements of winter bird populations and long-term trends in bird distribution and abundance.

The Nature Conservancy  Their mission is to preserve the plants, animals and natural communities that represent the diversity of life on Earth by protecting the lands and waters they need to survive.

Wildlife in Pennsylvania  Operated by the PA Game Commission, this site contains numerous species guides and references for those interested in Pennsylvania wildlife.

Aark Wildlife Center  The Aark provides medical care, food and shelter for birds and mammals that have been injured or have been orphaned and are too young to care for themselves. The goal is to return them  to their natural environment as quickly as possible, able to fend for themselves.  Annually over 4,000 birds and mammals find aid and shelter at the Aark.

Wildlife Protection Network The Wildlife Protection Network seeks to educate the public about the scientific and humane treatment of wildlife, so that the public can reclaim control of their wildlife in an ecologically responsible manner.

All Pets

Aspca animal poison control  Dedicated to helping animals exposed to potentially hazardous substances by providing 24-hour veterinary diagnostic and treatment recommendations. The Center has specially trained veterinary toxicologists on-duty around the clock. They have available an extensive collection of scientific journals and books as well as sophisticated databases available nowhere else.

Canine Safety Systems  Invisible (electronic) pet containment systems are a safe and effective training aid, indoors and out. Can be used for both dogs and cats.  They are a factory-direct Pet Stop™ dealer and installer with a complete training program and technical assistance after setup.

CARE FOR ANIMALS  Presented by the American Veterinary Medical Association, this fun and educational site is full of tips about acquiring and caring for pets. It also contains information about veterinary medicine as a profession. The "Kids Corner" is a fun way to teach children about responsible pet ownership.

HANDICAPPEDPETS.COM  Products, services, support and classifieds for injured, disabled, handicapped  and elderly pets and their families.

HealthyPet.com Sponsored by the American Animal Hospital Association, an organization of more than 32,000 veterinary care providers committed to excellence in small animal care.  Accurate, up-to-date, and entertaining information.

Rent With Pets This resource helps pet owners find rental housing in virtually any area of the country, and helps landlords develop effective pet guidelines.

VeterinaryPartner.com Up-to-date animal health information from the veterinarians and experts of the Veterinary Information Network (VIN), the world's first and largest online veterinary database and community. IWVC has been a member of VIN since 1996.

VETERINARY PET INSURANCE An important element in modern pet care is Veterinary Pet Insurance. It helps you afford expensive veterinary treatments and surgeries so your pet can have the best care. Check out the very funny Skeeter™ interactive cartoon series.

PetsWelcome.com  Do you like traveling with your pet, but have trouble finding a place to stay that will accept animals? Check out this site, which lists all types of lodging, parks, beaches, campgrounds and even restaurants where your pet will be welcome. One of the best features is the ability to put in your departure and destination locations and get a list of pet-friendly lodging along the route.
 

Burlington County Animal Alliance  A private, nonprofit animal advocacy group, focused primarily on rescue and adoption of shelter dogs and cats from the Burlington County Animal Shelter.  They advocate spaying and neutering of all companion animals to counteract the overpopulation of dogs and cats and end the tragedy of euthanizing healthy but unwanted animals.

Hope for the Animals  A no-kill, nonprofit volunteer dog and cat rescue organization in Morrisville, PA. Their goal is to find loving, safe homes for unwanted dogs and cats of all breeds. They do not currently have a working shelter. Available cats can be seen on the internet and at the PETsMART in Newtown, PA. Dogs can be seen on the internet  or by making an appointment once your application is approved. They also keep current pictures of available dogs at the PETsMART.

Montgomery County SPCA  A nonprofit organization dedicated to caring for unwanted, lost and abused domestic animals.   Their facility in Conshohocken  houses administrative offices and small domestic animals. The Perkiomenville facility includes a pet cemetery and horse farm along with facilities for small animals.  Their newest facility for small domestic animals is in Abington.

Petfinder.com  Adoptable pets from animal welfare organizations across the country.  You can search adoptable pets, locate shelters and rescue groups, browse their resource library, post classified ads for lost or found pets, pets wanted, and pets needing homes.