WWF blasts EU's illegal wood imports, led by Finland (AFP)
AFP - The World Wildlife Fund on Tuesday criticised the European Union's illegal wood imports, singling out Finland as the top offender and calling for EU-wide legislation to tackle the issue.
news.yahoo.com
Judge restores protection for Rockies wolves (AP)
AP - A federal judge has restored endangered species protections for gray wolves in the Northern Rockies, derailing plans by three states to hold public wolf hunts this fall.
news.yahoo.com
7 pandas remain at famed breeding center in China (AP)
AP - Only seven pandas remain at China's most famous breeding center, after a final group of 13 animals were transferred from the earthquake-damaged facility, an official said Tuesday.
news.yahoo.com
Illegal trade in Indonesian markets putting wild animals in danger (AFP)
AFP - Tiger skins and rare caged primates openly sold at markets in the heart of Indonesia's capital are the most brazen and visible aspect of a thriving illegal wildlife trade.
news.yahoo.com
Army shoots live pigs for medical drill (AP)
AP - The Army says it's critical to saving the lives of wounded soldiers. Animal-rights activists call the training cruel and outdated.
news.yahoo.com
Animal rights protesters torment scientists (AP)
AP - In the hills above the University of California's Berkeley campus, nine protesters gathered in front of the home of a toxicology professor, their faces covered with scarves and hoods despite the warm spring weather.
news.yahoo.com
Papier mache pandas invade Paris (AFP)
AFP - Paris city hall was swamped by 1,600 papier mache pandas on Thursday, part of a WWF campaign to highlight the urgent need to protect the vanishing species.
news.yahoo.com
Wolverine advocates give notice of intent to sue (AP)
AP - Nine environmental groups said Tuesday they plan to sue the federal government if wolverines aren't granted protection under the Endangered Species Act within 60 days.
news.yahoo.com
Gun advocacy group tours Idaho zoo while armed (AP)
AP - Idaho members of a group that advocates for the right to openly carry handguns in public are turning heads by touring Zoo Boise while packing guns on their hips.
news.yahoo.com
8 Signs the Animal Kingdom Is Out of Whack (LiveScience.com)
LiveScience.com - A polar bear clinging to a melting iceberg may the poster child forglobal warming, but rising temperatures, pollution and other human activity are also affecting the animalkingdom in far subtler ways. Like the proverbial canary in the coalmine, the natural world could be giving us other signs that humanintervention has knocked it way off kilter.
news.yahoo.com
Activists in Rome urge ban on horse-drawn carriages (AP)
AP - Tourists love to view the Colosseum and other famous landmarks in Rome from the back of a horse-drawn carriage but animal rights activists said Tuesday it's time to ban the practice.
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Report: 2nd oldest US wildlife refuge in jeopardy (AP)
AP - The nation's second oldest national wildlife refuge, a chain of barrier islands southeast of New Orleans, is in danger of being lost unless the islands are restored, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service said Friday.
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Animal rights group protests over Pope's fur (AFP)
AFP - One of Italy's leading animal rights groups said Monday it was launching an Internet petition to demand Pope Benedict XVI stop wearing fur during religious ceremonies at the Vatican.
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Animal rights group targets popular Wyo. rodeo (AP)
AP - Western heritage runs deep in this high plains city, and nothing typifies the local cowboy and ranching culture more than the 10-day Cheyenne Frontier Days celebration, which boasts the world's largest outdoor rodeo.
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Russia faces disease, drought from global warming: WWF (AFP)
AFP - Russia faces an increase in disease, drought and damage to infrastructure because of climate change, the environmental group WWF said on Tuesday, urging the authorities to "take a lead" on the issue.
news.yahoo.com
Baby panda adopted and nursed by cat dies (AP)
AP - Amsterdam's Artis zoo says a baby red panda adopted by a zookeeper's cat after being rejected by its mother has died.
news.yahoo.com
Bronx Zoo cable car passengers safe after repairs (AP)
AP - Dozens of Bronx Zoo sightseers were rescued unharmed after being stuck in cable cars 100 feet above zoo animals for five hours, authorities said.
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3 Chinese carrying ivory are questioned in Kenya (AP)
AP - Three Chinese citizens were arrested Wednesday at Nairobi's international airport carrying dozens of pieces of ivory, including chopsticks, bracelets and carved figurines.
news.yahoo.com
EU proposes crackdown on seal hunt (AP)
AP - The European Union proposed an import ban Wednesday on products derived from seals that are killed in a cruel way, a move that could hurt the annual seal hunt in Canada the largest in the world.
news.yahoo.com
Wis. Humane Society to buy, close 'puppy mill' (AP)
AP - The Wisconsin Humane Society says it will buy and close one of the nation's largest dog-breeding facilities.
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Nominate individuals, organizations, and the like for outstanding service to animals. Animals are eligible for nomination in categories such as most pampered pet.
http://www.americananimalawards.com/
Free Classified Ads Portal
www.graand.com
List of books with memorable animal characters plus list of pet-related sites.
http://www.geocities.com/Athens/Forum/8078/animals.html
Animal Control Division and Shelter
A shelter in Frederick County Maryland, USA provides information on the adoption and care of dogs, cats, rabbits, and birds. Includes individual stories and photographs.
http://www.co.frederick.md.us/index.asp?NID=15
Your source for pet info about dogs, cats, horses, pet pictures, and pet news.
http://www.animalhubbub.com/
Connect with pet lovers and find cute pet photos, video, info and advice about all kinds of pets, from dogs and cats to hamsters and horses.
http://pets.aol.com
Games, cartoons, polls, stories, and pet care guides for kids.
http://www.aspca.org/site/PageServer?pagename=kids_home
Dog and cat names, their popularity, meanings and ratings.
http://www.bowwow.com.au/
Provides listings of breeders of dogs and cats. Also offers pet merchandise, vet advice, and tips.
http://www.breedersclub.net/
Articles and links to information on various family pets and animals.
http://www.buzzle.com/chapters/animals-and-pets.asp
Detailed information about all animals kept as pets anywhere in the world.
http://centralpets.com/
Tips on the care and feeding of cockatiels and gerbils, photos and links.
http://www.geocities.com/dlferr/
Focused on anthrozoology, the study of human/animal bonding and interaction. News, short stories and selected readings.
http://www.fluffyfables.com
Stories of adopted dogs and cats, along with information about shelter pets, feral cats, and health, and chat forums.
http://www.furr-angels.com/
Features animal classifieds including ads for rescue organizations, animal adoptions, pet adoption and pets for sale.
http://www.furrycritter.com
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.
http://www.go-pets.com/
Pet care tips, stories and anecdotes.
http://happypets.addr.com/
Reference for names of animals featured on TV and in movies.
http://www.citizenlunchbox.com/famous/animals.html
A pet lovers community with interactive features such as games, chat, electronic postcards, and online articles.
http://www.lovemypets.com/
Female and male names sorted as either human or fun, and a pet of the month contest.
http://www.geocities.com/names4pets/
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.
http://www.newpet.com/
Features a place for pet lovers to celebrate their love of animals through pet stories, humor, and articles.
http://www.pawsperouspets.com/
Chat forum for pet owners and animal lovers. Noticeboard, surveys and articles.
http://www.paw-talk.net
A celebration of cats, dogs, and other pets as personalities. Profiles with photographs, memorials, book store, and links.
http://www.jeffery2.demon.co.uk/pets/
Pet Guardian Angels of America
General and health articles about pets, book recommendations, and links.
http://www.pgaa.com
Includes cartoons, recipes, pictures, and information about animal care, pet welfare and shelters.
http://www.petloveshack.com/
Features a new pet story and photo each day. Pet owners may also nominate their pet for consideration.
http://www.petoftheday.com/
Features image galleries, discussions, polls, links, health information, sound files, instant messaging and chat room.
http://www.communityzero.com/petpalace
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.
http://www.thepetprofessor.com/
Offers general information on pet care, along with a vet locator, ask the vet area, pet of the week, and a newsletter.
http://www.petalia.com.au
Promoting responsible ownership. Includes media releases, select a pet, publications and statistics.
http://www.petnet.com.au/
Lost and found listings and a directory of pet businesses, animal shelters, vets, and animal organizations.
http://www.petwork.com/
Offers forums, articles, and picture galleries of reptiles, marine and freshwater fish.
http://www.rachael.cc
Humorous photos, stories, graphics and wallpapers; links to shelters, pet care tips.
http://rulingcatsanddogs.com
Find a pet, watch pet videos or browse through dog and cat photos, and learn more about dog and cat health, nutrition, behavior and training information.
http://pets.yahoo.com/
Activists in Rome urge ban on horse-drawn carriages (AP)
AP - Tourists love to view the Colosseum and other famous landmarks in Rome from the back of a horse-drawn carriage but animal rights activists said Tuesday it's time to ban the practice.
news.yahoo.com
WWF blasts EU's illegal wood imports, led by Finland (AFP)
AFP - The World Wildlife Fund on Tuesday criticised the European Union's illegal wood imports, singling out Finland as the top offender and calling for EU-wide legislation to tackle the issue.
news.yahoo.com
3 Chinese carrying ivory are questioned in Kenya (AP)
AP - Three Chinese citizens were arrested Wednesday at Nairobi's international airport carrying dozens of pieces of ivory, including chopsticks, bracelets and carved figurines.
news.yahoo.com
Animal rights group targets popular Wyo. rodeo (AP)
AP - Western heritage runs deep in this high plains city, and nothing typifies the local cowboy and ranching culture more than the 10-day Cheyenne Frontier Days celebration, which boasts the world's largest outdoor rodeo.
news.yahoo.com
Russia faces disease, drought from global warming: WWF (AFP)
AFP - Russia faces an increase in disease, drought and damage to infrastructure because of climate change, the environmental group WWF said on Tuesday, urging the authorities to "take a lead" on the issue.
news.yahoo.com
Judge restores protection for Rockies wolves (AP)
AP - A federal judge has restored endangered species protections for gray wolves in the Northern Rockies, derailing plans by three states to hold public wolf hunts this fall.
news.yahoo.com
Animal rights protesters torment scientists (AP)
AP - In the hills above the University of California's Berkeley campus, nine protesters gathered in front of the home of a toxicology professor, their faces covered with scarves and hoods despite the warm spring weather.
news.yahoo.com
8 Signs the Animal Kingdom Is Out of Whack (LiveScience.com)
LiveScience.com - A polar bear clinging to a melting iceberg may the poster child forglobal warming, but rising temperatures, pollution and other human activity are also affecting the animalkingdom in far subtler ways. Like the proverbial canary in the coalmine, the natural world could be giving us other signs that humanintervention has knocked it way off kilter.
news.yahoo.com
Gun advocacy group tours Idaho zoo while armed (AP)
AP - Idaho members of a group that advocates for the right to openly carry handguns in public are turning heads by touring Zoo Boise while packing guns on their hips.
news.yahoo.com
7 pandas remain at famed breeding center in China (AP)
AP - Only seven pandas remain at China's most famous breeding center, after a final group of 13 animals were transferred from the earthquake-damaged facility, an official said Tuesday.
news.yahoo.com
Wis. Humane Society to buy, close 'puppy mill' (AP)
AP - The Wisconsin Humane Society says it will buy and close one of the nation's largest dog-breeding facilities.
news.yahoo.com
Animal rights group protests over Pope's fur (AFP)
AFP - One of Italy's leading animal rights groups said Monday it was launching an Internet petition to demand Pope Benedict XVI stop wearing fur during religious ceremonies at the Vatican.
news.yahoo.com
EU proposes crackdown on seal hunt (AP)
AP - The European Union proposed an import ban Wednesday on products derived from seals that are killed in a cruel way, a move that could hurt the annual seal hunt in Canada the largest in the world.
news.yahoo.com
Bronx Zoo cable car passengers safe after repairs (AP)
AP - Dozens of Bronx Zoo sightseers were rescued unharmed after being stuck in cable cars 100 feet above zoo animals for five hours, authorities said.
news.yahoo.com
Army shoots live pigs for medical drill (AP)
AP - The Army says it's critical to saving the lives of wounded soldiers. Animal-rights activists call the training cruel and outdated.
news.yahoo.com
Papier mache pandas invade Paris (AFP)
AFP - Paris city hall was swamped by 1,600 papier mache pandas on Thursday, part of a WWF campaign to highlight the urgent need to protect the vanishing species.
news.yahoo.com
Wolverine advocates give notice of intent to sue (AP)
AP - Nine environmental groups said Tuesday they plan to sue the federal government if wolverines aren't granted protection under the Endangered Species Act within 60 days.
news.yahoo.com
Report: 2nd oldest US wildlife refuge in jeopardy (AP)
AP - The nation's second oldest national wildlife refuge, a chain of barrier islands southeast of New Orleans, is in danger of being lost unless the islands are restored, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service said Friday.
news.yahoo.com
Baby panda adopted and nursed by cat dies (AP)
AP - Amsterdam's Artis zoo says a baby red panda adopted by a zookeeper's cat after being rejected by its mother has died.
news.yahoo.com
Illegal trade in Indonesian markets putting wild animals in danger (AFP)
AFP - Tiger skins and rare caged primates openly sold at markets in the heart of Indonesia's capital are the most brazen and visible aspect of a thriving illegal wildlife trade.
news.yahoo.com