The Pollard Memorial Library

Pets on the Web

• General Pet Sites
  • Acmepet - A general pet site from Petsmart.com.
  • American Pet Association - The national organization's site with information about pets, care, vets, and humane societies.
  • ASPCA - Information for adopting pets, learning about pet care, and supporting the ASPCA.
  • AVMA Care for Pets - The American Veterinary Medical Association site with information on buying a pet, pet care, animal safety, health, and how to select a veterinarian.
  • Intermountain Therapy Animals - Animal-assisted therapy specialists with the motto, "Pets Helping People."
  • The Waltham World of Pet Care - An excellent site with information on choosing a pet, nutrition, training, and more.
  • Selected Books at the Library
    • Carroll, David. The ASPCA complete guide to pet care - 636.0887 CAR
    • Hanna, Jack. Jack Hanna's ultimate guide to pets - 636.088 HAN
• Birds
  • BirdStation - Pet birds, care, and links to organizations and publications.
  • The Pet Bird Page - A personal site with links to information on various birds and bird resources.
  • Selected Books at the Library
    • Gallerstein, Gary A. The complete bird owner's handbook - 636.68 GAL
    • Nicolai, Jurgen. A complete introduction to finches - 636.6862 N59
    • Tilford, Tony. The cage & aviary bird handbook - 636.68 TIL
    • Vriends, Matthew M. The cockatiel handbook - 636.68656 VRI
    • Vriends, Matthew M. Lovebirds - 636.685 VRI
    • Vriends, Matthew M. The new canary handbook - 636.6862 VRI
    • Vriends, Matthew M. The parrotlet handbook - 636.6865 VRI
    • Wolter, Annette. Parakeets : everything about purchase, care, nutrition, breeding, and behavior - 636.6864 WOL
• Cats
  • 21cats.org - Offering information about care, play, grieving, feline diseases, and more.
  • Cat Fanciers - General information on cats, cat shows, and cat care.
  • Selected Books at the Library
    • Fogle, Bruce. Cats - 636.8 FOG
    • Shojai, Amy. Complete kitten care - 636.807 SHO
    • Swanson, Eric. We're having a kitten! - 636.8 SWA
    • Wilbourn, Carole. The total cat - 636.8 WIL
• Dogs
  • American Kennel Club - Learn about dog breeds, care and training, nutrition, and dog events.
  • Purina's Puppy Place - Help from Purina for general puppy information.
  • Selected Books at the Library
    • Kilcommons, Brian. Good owners, great dogs - 636.7 KIL
    • Siegal, Mordecai. I just got a puppy : what do I do - 636.707 SIE
    • Silbering, Shelly. The dog sourcebook - 636.7088 SIL
    • Swanson, Eric. We're having a puppy! - 636.7 SWA
• Exotic Pets
  • International Sugar Glider Association - Check out the Information Center for links, books, health and other sugar glider information.
  • Selected Books at the Library
    • Alderton, David. The exotic pet survival manual - 639.3 ALD
    • Manning, David. Exotic pets handbook : a family guide to buying, caring for, and breeding unusual pets - 636.0887 MAN
    • Pinney, Chris G. The illustrated veterinary guide for dogs, cats, birds & exotic pets - Ref 636.089 PIN
    • Storer, Pat. Pot bellies and other miniature pigs - 636.4 STO
• Ferrets
  • American Ferret Association - News, ferret events, and outreach.
  • Ferret Central - A great site with ferret medical information, resources, care/nutrition, and links to fun ferret sites.
  • Selected Books at the Library
    • Morton, E. Lynn. Ferrets : everything about purchase, care, nutrition, diseases, behavior, and breeding - 636.974 MOR
• Fish
  • Aquaria Central - Profiles of fish species, information on garden ponds, aquaria, clubs, and plants.
  • Electronic Zoo/Fish Sites - Links to various fish sites.
  • Selected Books at the Library
    • Bauman, Edward. The essential aquarium : a guide to keeping 100 exciting freshwater species - 639.34 BAU
    • Cleave, Andrew. Aquarium fish - 639.34 CLE
    • Crow, Richard. A practical guide to tropical aquarium fish - 639.34 CRO
    • Hargrove, Maddy. Aquariums for dummies - 639.34 HAR
    • Mills, Dick. You & your aquarium - 639.34 M65
    • Stuart, Jonathan. How to keep tropical aquarium fish - 639.34 STU
• Rabbits, Gerbils, Guinea Pigs, and Mice
  • The American Gerbil Society - A non-profit organization dedicated to gerbil education and support.
  • Massachusetts House Rabbit Society - A non-profit, volunteer organization dedicated to rabbit rescue and education.
  • Selected Books at the Library
    • Behrend, Katrin. Guinea pigs : everything about purchase, care, nutrition, grooming, bahavior, and training - 636.93592 BEH
    • Behrend, Katrin. Guinea pigs : proper care and understanding : expert advice for appropriate maintenance - 636.9323 BEH
    • Bielfield, Horst. Mice : everything about purchase, care, nutrition, grooming, behavior, and breeding - 636.9323 BIE
    • Gudas, Raymond. Gerbils : everything about purchase, care, nutrition, diseases, breeding, and behavior - 636.932 GUD
    • Ostrow, M. A complete introduction to gerbils - 636.93233 O85
    • Wegler, Monika. Dwarf rabbits : everything about purchase, diet, and care to keep rabbits healthy - 636.9322 W41
    • Wegler, Monika. Rabbits : everything about purchase, care, nutrition, grooming, behavior, and training - 636.9322 WEG
• Reptiles and Turtles
  • Allturtles.com - Check out the Care Sheets section for turtle care and first aid information.
  • Pet Reptiles Information - Information about the care, feeding, and habitat of pet reptiles.
  • Selected Books at the Library
    • Bartlett, Patricia P. Reptiles, amphibians, and invertebrates : an identification and care guide - 639.39 BAR
• Pet Loss
  • Pet Loss - A site with resources for dealing with pet euthanasia and grief counseling.
  • Pet Loss Grief Support - Personal stories about pet loss, grief support, and a Monday Pet Loss Candle Ceremony.
  • Pet Loss Support Hotline - Staffed by volunteer veterinary students, this site helps with the stages of grieving, pet euthanasia, books to help children cope with the loss of a pet, and personal stories.
• Travel with your Pets
  • GORP Outdoors with the Pets - Pet-friendly travel ideas.
  • Petswelcome.com - A searchable database of hotels, motels, inns, and B&Bs that accept pets and their owners. Also emergency vets, pet stories, and bulletin board.
  • Pet Travel Services - Information on pet sitters, car rental, and travel tips with the pets.
  • Pets on the Go - Travel advice from pet travel writers to help you find pet-friendly hotels and more.