For Cat Lovers Only

So You Want a Kitten or Cat? by Diana Guerrero
Good article about how to choose and care for a new kitten or cat. Has tips on breeds, the pros and cons of kittens and older cats, the necessary time and attention for such a pet.

Finding a Reputable Cat Breeder by Kate Bynum
Well-written article about how to choose a reliable pedigreed cat breeder. Discusses various issues of concern such as reputation, pedigreed papers, breeder's openness to questions and friendliness, pricing, and more.

Friends of the Friendless by Sara Pehrsson
Article about the Feral Cat Coalition based in San Diego, California. Author explains the procedure for trapping and spaying/neutering these wild domestic cats that have populated the area due to neglect and/or ill treatment of human owners.

Allergy Relief by Bruce A. Berlow, M.D.
In-depth look at human allergies to cats. Has suggestions for testing, prevention/management and relief. Also has good tips on what causes the specific allergic reaction to cats, such as fur dander, hormonal secretions, and saliva. Excellent resources list.

Extraordinary Cats
Resources, breeder experiences, brave cats, and cats who find their way home. Entertaining and educational website in conjunction with the PBS TV program.

Discovery Animal Planet -- Guide to your Cat
A plethora of inexhaustible information about cats. Also in conjunction with Discovery channel on TV, which links to programs about cats.

Petcat
For cat lovers, this is a site assisting pet cat owners. An online vet answers questions, personalized cat care, fascinating cat facts/trivia. Also possible to adopt a virtual cat. Requires registration for full benefits.

Feline Information Page
Maintained by an individual cat lover, this site lists all the major factors about cats such as health care, cat history, evolution, genetics, nutrition, gestation, breeds and also has a more personal touch with pictures and personal stories about the owner's pets.

2000 Cat Names
Choose your cat name carefully with the assistance of this extensive name database. Easy search function by alphabet.

Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About Cats
Material about cats -- history, legend, myth, folklore and fairy tale; dangerous houseplants, photos and more.

The Cat Collective
This site has a collection of cat facts and fiction. Has extensive material about different breeds, health care, fun stuff and random cat trivia such as cat foklore, cats in history, and cats in literature and art.

The Index of Famous Cats
List of cats famous in history and literature. Interesting tidbits and stories. Also has a newsletter.

KittyCam
Catch the kitty cam of an office cat. Live cam of cat, with cute features such as Kitty Diary, Best of Kitty cam still shots, Kitty's Therapist and Letters to Kitty.

rec.pets.cats FAQ Homepage
This is the website with frequently asked questions for the newsgroup rec.pets.cats. Has definition of the group, as well as variety of topics about cats from health care to breeding issues.

Feral Cat Coalition
Based in San Diego, California, this organization seeks to spay/neuter/release feral cats. Website has enlightening statistics and sources, as well as facts about how cats become feral and how the problems can be resolved, and how regional coalitions can be formed across the USA.

Cats Online...Home of Cats Protection
Website of the oldest and longest-established cat welfare establishment in England. Aimed at rescuing homeless, stray needy cats, around 75,000 a year. The website has cat care books, information on adopting a cat, and a cute fun children's page "Kitten Club" with games and stories/poems and material for presentation in the classroom.

Betrayal of Trust
This website is sponsored by the Humane Society of the USA and is about the undercover investigation into slaughter of cats and dogs for manufacturing clothes, trinkets and accessories, especially using the fur of these companion animals. There are details on how to get involved to make sure the USA doesn't allow such products to be sold here, including fact sheets and activist packets.

AcmePet Cats
Interesting, diverse website with variety of useful, informative cat care articles, as well as online chat, bulletin boards, personal cat stories and more. The best aspect of this site is an online medical feline library, where you can search for any ailments your pet might have, and look up remedies. Helpful for pedigreed and non-pedigreed owners.

Cat Lover
Unique personal website of cat lover, Michelle, who is a graphic artist/cartoonist. Has cat stories, bulletin board, books, photo gallery, breeds and breeders, and more. URL: Cats! Wild to Mild
Educational website that allows user to learn about cats -- from the domestic to the wild cat, there is a wealth of educational material. Navigation is easy, and one can browse for facts on everything from evolutionary development to genetics, physical characteristics and behavior. Presented by the Natural History Museum of Los Angeles.

Big Cats Online
Introduction to the big cat species living in the wild today. Covers evolution, species, behavior, conservation and habitat. Interesting information about ancestors of small cats. Also has links to significant websites with conservation and endangered species protection organizations.

The Roar Foundation -- Shambala Preserve
Big/wild cat preserve run by actress Tippi Hedren. Good page about contacting congressmen/senators for action against the exotic selling of big cats.