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- This page is about companion animals. For several meanings of the acronym PET, see PET. For the comedy tv series see Pets (tv programme).
A pet is an animal that is kept for companionship and enjoyment, as opposed to livestock, laboratory animals, working animals or sport animals, which are kept for economic reasons or to perform specific jobs. The most popular pets are noted for their loyal or playful characteristics or for their attractive appearance or song. Pets can provide their owners with many health benefits. The keeping of pets has been shown to help remove stress. Walking a dog can also provide its owner (as well as the dog) with exercise, fresh air, and the opportunity for social interaction.
While in theory one could keep any animal as a pet, in practice a small number of species of mammals, especially dogs and cats, and other small animals, such as birds, have dominated the list of species kept as pets for a very long time. Fish have joined them more recently. Many of these animals are domesticated, while others, such as reptiles, are often considered exotic pets. The glofish, a genetically modified zebrafish with a bright red fluorescent color, is the first genetically modified (GM) animal to be engineered as a pet.
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Two-legged dog gives hope to disabled vets
Wed, 16 Dec 2009 22:32:39 -0000
Born without front legs, a Lab-chow mix named Faith learned to walk on her hind legs. She and her owner visit thousands of disabled soldiers at veterans' hospitals and on Army bases to bring hope. Dog - British Army - Veteran - Faith - United States
Chihuahuas crowding California shelters
Fri, 11 Dec 2009 00:58:03 -0000
California has more Chihuahuas than it can handle, and it has Hollywood to blame. Dog - Hollywood Los Angeles California - Hollywood - Recreation - Pets
What do cats do all day? Kitty cam has answer
Thu, 03 Dec 2009 22:30:08 -0000
What do cats do when their owners are away? There was one way to find out — "cat cams." Cat - Pet - Recreation - Animal - Image Galleries
Recalled cat food sickens 21 cats
Wed, 02 Dec 2009 01:12:32 -0000
A Missouri company said Tuesday its recalled dried cat food has sickened 21 cats and the pet food was distributed in multiple states in the South and along the East Coast. Cat food - Diamond Pet Foods - Business - Pet Supplies - Consumer Goods and Services
Cats are trainable — and that’s not a punchline
Tue, 08 Dec 2009 22:50:26 -0000
Training cats isn’t just for professionals — human or feline. The Michigan Humane Society has a Pawsitive Start program that uses volunteers to train cats in their shelter in useful and fun behaviors like the high-five and walking into a carrier.
Unlikely friends: Why we love odd animal pairs
Wed, 04 Nov 2009 14:15:18 -0000
Horses nuzzling cats. Dogs caring for kittens. A pig nursing tiger cubs. We love these unusual animal friendships. But are they genuine — or do we just want them to be?
Animal Control Center - A shelter in Maryland, USA provides information on the adoption and care of dogs, cats, rabbits, and birds. Includes individual stories and photographs.
Animal Finder - Service for pet owners and for those who wish to be. Has a vet referral service, and shelter index for European countries.
Animals Online - Informational article about the online animal world, including links to favorite pet sites, provided by Computer Partners.
Meta Description: [ Information about the online animal world, including links to favorite pet sites. ]
ASPCA Animaland - Games, cartoons, polls, stories, and pet care guides for kids.
Bow Wow Meow - Dog and cat names, their popularity, meanings and ratings.
Meta Description: [ Try out our dog and cat name search facility to find pet name meanings, compare your pet names with others in pet name popularity, try the top 20 pet names and chuckle at the pet names of the month. ]
Breeders Club - Provides listings of breeders of dogs and cats. Also offers pet merchandise, vet advice, and tips.
Meta Description: [ Free search for Dogs for sale, Puppies for sale, Cats for sale, Kittens for sale, BreedersClub.net website helps you find information on dog breeds, dog breeder, breeders, dogs for sale, puppies for sale ]
Buzzle.com: Animals and Pets - Articles and links to information on various family pets and animals.
Meta Description: [ Animals and pets impact all of our lives. Learning about the millions of animals and pets in our world can be fun and exciting. Find information about animals and pets, both big and small. Learn how animals impact our lives and find out about the different pets we bring into our homes. ]
CentralPets.com - Detailed information about all animals kept as pets anywhere in the world.
Meta Description: [ Information on pets and other animals with searchable databases of mammals, birds, fish, reptiles, and insects, including animal photos and pet care. ]
Cyber-PetChat - Dog and cat chat, articles, breeders, breed information, rescues, clubs, products, and links.
Deb's Pet Place - Tips on the care and feeding of cockatiels and gerbils, photos and links.
Meta Description: [ cockatiel and gerbils as family pets ]
Disabled Animals' Club - Provides point of contact for owners of animals with disabilities and offers links to eGroup contact, information and support sites.
Fluffy Fables - Focused on anthrozoology, the study of human/animal bonding and interaction. News, short stories and selected readings.
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Furr Angels - Stories of adopted dogs and cats, along with information about shelter pets, feral cats, and health, and chat forums.
Go-Pets - 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.
Meta Description: [ pet world with pet articles, forums, searchable directory of pet related services and lots of animal pictures and dog pictures ]
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Hammies and Horsies - Pictures, trivia, and information on different kinds of animals, including hamsters, horses, and hermit crabs.
Happypets.org - Pet care tips, stories and anecdotes.
Index of Famous Critters - Reference for names of animals featured on TV and in movies.
Meta Description: [ Need ideas for naming your pets? Can't think of the
name of that one character on the one show? This is the
reference material for you. ]
Love My Pets.Com - A pet lovers community with interactive features such as games, chat, electronic postcards, and online articles.
NewPet.com - 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.
Paw-Talk.net - Chat forum for pet owners and animal lovers. Noticeboard, surveys and articles.
Meta Description: [ Paw-Talk Pet Forums is a discussion forum for all animal lovers. Includes pet contests, rescues, breeder listings, classifieds, and more. http://www.paw-talk.net/forums ]
Pawsperous Pets - Features a place for pet lovers to celebrate their love of animals through pet stories, humor, and articles.
Meta Description: [ Pet lovers, come join us in sharing pet care tips, articles, stories, and humor about our animal companions. ]
Pet Gallery - A celebration of cats, dogs, and other pets as personalities. Profiles with photographs, memorials, book store, and links.
Meta Description: [ Pet Gallery - Pets as personalities ]
Pet Guardian Angels of America - General and health articles about pets, book recommendations, and links.
Meta Description: [ Health and general interest pet news, breed profiles, all pet articles, book suggestions, links, pet rescue resources, pet adoption, animal welfare. ]
Pet Love Shack - Includes cartoons, recipes, pictures, and information about animal care, pet welfare and shelters.
Meta Description: [ Dog, Cat, flash animation and a lot of fun! Free coloring pages, adopt links and cartoons. The Pet Love Shack, check it out. ]
Pet of the Day - Features a new pet story and photo each day. Pet owners may also nominate their pet for consideration.
Meta Description: [ Pet of the Day features a new pet story and photo of what makes your pet wonderful every day. Pet of the Day is a simple award-winning, family-friendly, fun website. ]
Pet Palace - Features image galleries, discussions, polls, links, health information, sound files, instant messaging and chat room.
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Pet Parade - 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.
Meta Description: [ Breeders and pet care resource ]
Pet WWW - Classified ads for pets and supplies. Paid registration required to place an ad.
Meta Description: [ Pet advertisement, Pets advertisement, Pet classified, Pets classified ]
Petalia - Offers general information on pet care, along with a vet locator, ask the vet area, pet of the week, and a newsletter.
Meta Description: [ Petalia, a world of online Pet and Farm Animal Care! Your link to professional advice, information and products. Ask the Vet a question or select from a list of commonly asked questions. Find your local Veterinary Practice in our directory. Petalia makes it easy. ]
Pets: Part of the Family - Information about the books and public television program. Includes answers to pet related questions written by vet and behaviorist specialists.
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Pound Pet - Picture galleries, with short profiles, of pets which have been adopted.
Rachael.cc - Offers forums, articles, and picture galleries of reptiles, marine and freshwater fish.
Meta Description: [ A non-commercial site aimed at hobbyists who enjoy keeping reptiles and aquarium fish as pets ]
Ruling Cats and Dogs - Humorous photos, stories, graphics and wallpapers; links to shelters, pet care tips.
Meta Description: [ Ruling cats and dogs has funny pet pictures, health tips, domestic animals wallpapers, kitty humor photos and puppy comedy for humans. ]
The American Animal Awards - Nominate individuals, organizations, and the like for outstanding service to animals. Animals are eligible for nomination in categories such as most pampered pet.
Meta Description: [ American Animal Awards intend to honor those indivuduals, organizations, and the like for outstanding service to animals. ]
The Furry Critter Network - Features animal classifieds including ads for rescue organizations, animal adoptions, pet adoption and pets for sale.
Meta Description: [ The Furry Critter Network-FCN features Pet Classifieds and Animal Classifieds with
ads for Birds,Cats,Dogs,Horses,Exotics,Rescue Organizations,Animal Adoption,Pet Adoption, Pets For Sale. ]
The Pet Professor - Provides articles about dogs, cats, fish and birds, along with listings of kennels, pet sitters, vets, groomers, and trainers, free pictures, graphics, screen savers, and electronic postcards, and chat forums.
Meta Description: [ Dog and cat supplies and a wealth of information on dogs that covers dog training, feeding and behavior. We are also the pet resource for cat and dog pictures, dog trainers, pet supplies, cat breeds ]
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The Pet Project - Information and advice on various pet species, contests, and book reviews.
Meta Description: [ The Pet Project is an information and entertainment resource for pet lovers, for those with dogs, cats, ferrets, birds and all other animals. ]
The PetWork - Lost and found listings and a directory of pet businesses, animal shelters, vets, and animal organizations.
The Rattie Refuge - Personal site with information and pictures of pet rats, ferrets, birds, dogs, and a hedgehog. Also offers small pet hammocks, tubes, and bags.
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