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Cats
 Websites presented in alphabetical order 2,000 Cat Names: Naming Your Kitten 
 As in the 2000 Dog Names site, this page helps you decide on a name for your pet. "Some names can cause people to judge a cat and react positively or negatively/fearfully when meeting it. For these reasons it is important to use a name that conveys the proper image." http://www.petrix.com/catnames/ Topics: Mammals, Pets, Ready Reference & Quick Facts Last updated Apr 18, 2002 Alley Cat Allies (ACA)
ACA's mission is to promote "nonlethal methods to reduce outdoor cat populations." The website details the trap-neuter-return (TNR) method of population control, including choosing a trap, taming feral kittens, and building an inexpensive cat shelter. Also features information on ear tipping (to identify sterilized cats), suggestions for working with local authorities to protect established colonies, factsheets, and many related links. Useful for caretakers, policymakers, and veterinarians. http://www.alleycat.org/ Topics: Mammals, Pets Last updated Sep 25, 2008 Ancient Egyptian Cats
This essay explores the domestication and deification of cats by ancient Egyptians, including information on the goddesses Bastet and Sekhmet, Bubastis, the death and mummification of cats, and the present state of cats in Egypt. From Cats and Kittens magazine. http://www.petpublishing.com/catkit/articles/egypt.shtml Topics: History By Place, Mammals, Pets Last updated May 7, 2003 Bow Wow Meow: Thousands of Pet Names, Popularity, Meanings and Ratings
This searchable site provides pet names for cats and dogs by sex, pairs, and by category. An alphabetical list and popular name lists are available. "Names of the Month" are archived back to 1998. Includes a dog-to-human age calculator. http://www.bowwow.com.au/ Topics: Mammals, Pets, Ready Reference & Quick Facts Last updated Jul 5, 2004 Cat Fanciers' Association (CFA)
The Association is the world's largest registry of pedigreed cats. The site provides information on breeds, cat shows, and cat care, as well as photos of top-winning cats. The Fanc-e-Mews section features articles on such topics as plants poisonous to cats, rescue groups, and legislative issues. http://www.cfainc.org/ Topics: Mammals, Pets, Photograph Collections: Nature & Wildlife, Plants Last updated Aug 16, 2005 Cat Fanciers Web Site
Cats and cat care for the serious fancier is the focus of this site. It has breed descriptions and FAQs; feline health, welfare, and shelter information; listings of cat shows, clubs, and registries; a discussion list; and annotated links to general and specialized cat-related resources. http://www.fanciers.com/ Topics: Animals, Mammals, Pets Last updated Feb 24, 2007 Cat Talk
Several dozen quotes about and in praise of cats. http://www.catanna.com/catquote.htm Topics: English Language, Language, Literature & Books, Mammals, Pets, Ready Reference & Quick Facts Last updated Oct 2, 2002 The Domestic Cat and the Law: A Guide to Available Resources
History and current status of cats and the law. Includes landmark cases and federal legislation about feral and house cats, plus links to animal law periodicals and animal welfare and cat-specific Web sites. Developed by librarian Stephen Young, for the Law Library Resource Xchange (LLRX). http://www.llrx.com/features/catlaw.htm Topics: Animals, Law by Subject, Mammals, Pets Last updated May 20, 2007 Fanciers Breeder Referral List
"The FBRL lists more than 1,750 pedigreed catbreeders in over 25 countries." Cat breeds must be officially recognized by and have at least NBC (new breed or color) status with at least one major cat registry to be listed. Keyword searchable and browsable by breed, breeder, cattery, or location. There are also a few articles on such topics as cat selection, feline health, and traveling with cats. http://www.breedlist.com/ Topics: Mammals, Pets Last updated Dec 26, 2001 Library Cats Map
A global directory of libraries inhabited by cats, from independent filmmaker Gary Roma, who directed and produced the award-winning documentary "Puss in Books: Adventures of a Library Cat." http://www.ironfrog.com/catsmap.html Topics: Film, Movies, & Video, Mammals, Pets Last updated Apr 10, 2002 Moggies: Home of the Online Cat Guide.
This site for feline lovers is "devoted to the health and well-being of kittens and cats everywhere." Tips, anecdotes, picture galleries, electronic postcards, and many related links. http://www.moggies.co.uk/ Topics: Mammals, Pets Last updated Jun 4, 2002 Pregnancy and Toxoplasmosis
Background information about the possible transmission of toxoplasmosis to pregnant women though contact with droppings from an infected cat. (Toxoplasmosis can cause miscarriage or birth defects.) The site also provides recommendations that will help pregnant cat owners "reduce their risk of contracting toxoplasmosis." Suggestions include having a friend clean the litter box, or wearing gloves when cleaning the box. From the Humane Society of the United States. http://www.hsus.org/pets/pet_care/pregnancy_and_toxoplasmosis.html Topics: Pets, Reproductive and Sexual Health, Women's Health Last updated Feb 27, 2006 Select Exotics: Frequently Asked Questions
Questions and answers about exotic cat breeds, including the savannah ("created by the breeding of a serval to a domestic cat"), the serval (wild African cat), the Bengal (bred from an Asian leopard and a domestic cat), and the safari (cross between a wild Geoffroy's cat from South America and a domestic cat). Discusses legal aspects, behavior, care, and related topics. Includes images. From an exotic cat breeder. http://www.savannahcatbreed.com/faqs/faq Topics: Mammals, Pets Last updated Mar 19, 2009 Taming Feral Kittens and Cats
Advice drawn from the experience and expertise of British "feral tamers" for domesticating kittens and cats born or living wild. "This information is drawn from numerous people with hundreds of hours experience. All of these suggestions have worked for someone." Covers catching, handling, socialization, safety measures, litter training, and helping the cat settle into its new home. http://www.messybeast.com/feralkit.htm Topics: Mammals, Pets Last updated Oct 14, 2003 The World's First Website for Cats!
Choose a bird, bee, bat, groundhog, red buggy, or butterfly. "When the program is finished loading, your critter will move randomly around the screen. Your kitty will love the moving critter and be a good kitty for the rest of his life." May not work in all browsers or for all mousers. http://www.cattv.com/catwebsite.htm Topics: Arts and Humanities, Mammals, Nonfiction by Genre, Pets, Sports, Recreation, & Entertainment Last updated Jul 1, 2004 Yahoo! Cats
A directory of sites related to cats. Topics include breeds, feral cats, health, humor, and mythology. Searchable and browsable. http://dir.yahoo.com/Science/Biology/Zoology/Animals__Insects__and_Pets/Mammals/Cats/ Topics: Mammals, Pets Last updated Jun 20, 2004 |
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