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Electronic
Mailing lists: Cats
Holisticat
Contact:
s_arora@juno.com (Sandy Arora)
Purpose: This list is devoted to the discussion of
health and nutrition issues as they relate to cat.
Topics discussed include the merits of a homemade
(cooked or raw) diet vs. commercial cat foods. The
use of natural, non-invasive i.e. "holistic" issues
in the care of cats are frequently explored. Examples
of holistic modalities which are common topics of
discussion include (but are not limited to) homeopathy,
herbs, traditional chinese medicine, and reiki.
To
subscribe: send email to majordomo@mylist.net
and in the body of the message, put subscribe
holisticat
MetroPets
comments:
Fairly high traffic. Discussion of cat behavior problems,
sharing of cat stories including the passing of a
beloved cat, discussion of various health treatments
for illnesses, discussion of alternative nutrition.
Offtopic postings discouraged. Messages prefixed with
HOL.
Mainecoon
cat
Exchange
ideas, stories, tips, pictures, everything about these
lovely cats!
To
subscribe: click
on their web page http://www.egroups.com/group/mainecoon
and follow directions.
MetroPets
comments: Wide variety of posts on this list,
medium traffic.
TALK-ABOUTCATS
Purpose:
A Cat friends Mailing List. Discussions and telling
stories about: kittens, indoor cats, house cats, homeless
feral cats, cat and dog situations, cat in movies
stories, cat and vet stories and cats around the world.
Cat rescue and shelters are welcome. Welcome are stories
when your cat's life ends.
To
subscribe: send email to listserv@LISTSERV.TEMPLE.EDU
and in the body of message, put SUBSCRIBE TALK-ABOUTCATS
Firstname Lastname
MetroPets
comments: High
traffic. Many diverse subjects, a lot of personal
interaction good quality postings.
Electronic
Mailing lists: Dogs, general
The
Dog Rescue Email List
A
mailing list for persons actively involved in rescue.
The web site also offers great resources to those
interested in adopting a rescue dog.
To
subscribe: send email to dog-rescue-request@apple.ease.lsoft.com
TALK-ABOUTDOGS
Purpose:
For discussions and telling stories about "my companion
dog", stories about war dogs, working dogs, adopted/foster/orphan
dogs. A place to tell unusual stories about lost or
found dogs and a place where one can look for their
lost/found dog when a natural calamity strikes. Also
a list where animal rescue centers can tell their
stories about their needs or request for help. Especially
welcome are stories and poems when your dog life's
end and you need a place to share your feelings.
To
subscribe, send email to listserv@MAELSTROM.STJOHNS.EDU
and in the body of the message, put subscribe talk-aboutdogs
Firstname Lastname
MetroPets
comments: One of our favorite lists. Medical problems
discussed. Not very high traffic (a few messages a
day). Rescue issues, behavior issues.
Electronic
Mailing lists: Dogs, breed-specific
Adopt-a-Lab
"This
list is to share information about labs that have
been rescued and need a new home, or if you are looking
for a labrador retriever to adopt."
To
subscribe: click
on their web page http://www.egroups.com/group//Adopt-a-Lab
and follow directions.
MetroPets
comments: Low traffic but good quality; many postings
regarding lab rescue.
AUSSIE-L
(Australian Shepherds)
"Devoted
to the Australian Shepherd dog. Shows, litters, rescue,
obedience, flyball, agility, goofey dog stuff, and
general stuff is all open for discussion."
To
subscribe: Send a message to
listserv@apple.ease.lsoft.com and in the body
of the message, put subscribe aussie-l Firstname Lastname
MetroPets
comments: Health, rescue, training, and herding
issues are discussed; however most discussion is pertinent
partiucularly to those interested in the Australian
shepherd dog. Medium traffic.
Chihuahua
Mailing list
"The
Chihuahualist is a place for lovers of the worlds
smallest dogs to unite."
To
subscribe: click
on their web page http://www.egroups.com/group/Chihuahualist
and follow directions.
MetroPets
comments: Wide variety of posts on this list,
fairly high traffic.
Black
Labrador Retriever
Description
This is for people to come and talk about their Black
Lab or they are getting one and to ask questions and
exchange information. For more information: mailto:
Sugrglidas@aol.com
To
subscribe: click
on their web page and follow directions.
German
Shepherd Rescue
For
those interested in adopting previously owned German
Shepherd Dogs, for those involved in rescue of GSD's,
for those wanting to become involved in rescue. Discussions
of adjustment of the previously owned dog, behavioral
problems, training, and brags about our rescued dogs!
To
subscribe: click
on their web page and follow directions or go to http://www.egroups.com/group/GSDRescue
and follow directions.
MetroPets
comments: Medium-high traffic. Obedience, food,
rescue issues.
Golden
Retrievers
"
Purpose: A mailing list for all Golden Retriever enthusiasts.
Suitable topics include questions and answers regarding
the Golden Retriever breed in general, news bits,
stories, article summaries, discussions of particular
lines and breeders, competition of all types, anecdotes,
activities (Golden rescue, CCI, therapy dogs, guide
dogs), health care, diet and exercise, training techniques,
summaries of local GR club and rescue activities or
newsletters "
To
subscribe: send email to listserv@hobbes.ucsd.edu
and in the body of the message, put subscribe golden
Firstname Lastname
MetroPets
comments: Very high traffic. This is a chatty
list, but with much good discussion of health and
behavior issues.
ItalGrey-L
Contact
person: ItalGrey-L-Request@apple.ease.lsoft.com
Description: Discussion group for Italian Greyhound
fanciers
To get more info: mail the command help to italgrey-l-request@apple.ease.lsoft.com
To
subscribe: mail the command signon italgrey-l
to listserv@apple.ease.lsoft.com
MetroPets
comments: Very high traffic. Mixed postings, some
on health, some activism, good quality
MaltesedogrescueSoc
National
list of concerned dog people, especially of Maltese
and toy group dogs, to network with others across
the country, and to discuss ways to develop and maintain
a successful rescue operation. Anyone who is passionate
about the protection and care of our canine companions
is encouraged to join.
To
subscribe:
go to http://www.egroups.com/group/MaltesedogrescueSoc
and
follow directions.
MetroPets
comments: Good quality postings, low-medium traffic.
newf-l
Purpose:
For the propagation of information and lore pertaining
to the Newfoundland breed of dog.
To
subscribe: send email to listproc@lists.colorado.edu
and in the body of the message, put subscribe newf-l
Firstname Lastname
MetroPets
comments: Medium traffic, excellent list.
Norwegianelkhound
To
subscribe: click
on their web page http://www.egroups.com/group/norwegianelkhound
and follow directions.
MetroPets
comments: Good quality postings, low traffic.
PUGINFO-L
Description: Information about Pug dogs, Questions
& Answers, but NOT a chat list
To
subscribe: mail the command SIGNON PUGINFO-L to
listserv@listserv.tamu.edu
MetroPets
comments: Medium traffic, generally on topic postings,
discussion of topics specific to pugs. Rating: pretty
good.
SAINT_BERNARD-L
Description:
This list is devoted to the health and welfare of
the Saint Bernard Breed. To get more info: mail the
command info SAINT_BERNARD-L to LISTSERV@APPLE.EASE.LSOFT.COM
To
subscribe: mail the command subscribe SAINT_BERNARD-L
to LISTSERV@APPLE.EASE.LSOFT.COM
MetroPets
comments: Responsible postings. Very good list,
interesting discussions about rescue.
Samsmiles Samoyed Mailing List
Description:
Samsmiles is a warm, friendly, fun list for Samoyed lovers everywhere.
To subscribe: send an email to: SamyAngels@aol.com
sheltie-net
Description: A friendly, open, unmoderated discussion
of all aspects of Shetland Sheepdogs Contact person:
bjskidmore@macbbs.com
To
subscribe: mail the command subscribe sheltie-net
to admin@macbbs.com
tibetan-spaniels
Purpose:
General mailing list dealing with owning, training,
health and maintenance of Tibetan Spaniel dogs. http://www.tibbies.net/village/
To
subscribe: send email to Majordomo@mlists.com
and in the body of the message, put subscribe tibetan-spaniels
or subscribe tibetan-spaniels-digest List owner: jana@netdoor.com
(Jan A. Allinder)
MetroPets
comments: Wide variety of postings, Moderate to
heavy traffic. Discussion of showing dogs, nutrition,
and some offtopic. Good.
Electronic
Mailing lists: Working Dogs
FlockGuard
Purpose:
FlockGuard provides essential information about all
aspects of dogs historically utilized as livestock
guardians (such as Great Pyrenees, Anatolian Shepherds,
Tibetan Mastiffs, Kuvasz and others), including extensive
breed(s) information, health, training and resource
pointers. Both companion and working dog information
is covered. FlockGuard recently changed from a pet/companion
dog oriented discussion group to a serious comprehensive
forum covering all aspects of livestock guardian dog
ownership. A "Farm" topic has been added for information
of particular interest to ranchers and working dog
owners. The list is now moderated to stay on-topic
and reduce chatter.
To
subscribe: send email to listserv@home.ease.lsoft.com
and in the body of the message, put Subscribe FlockGuard
Firstname Lastname
MetroPets
comments: Moderate traffic. Interesting discussions
of typical herding dogs.
LGD_HORIZONS
Purpose:
A "hands-on/how-to" information exchange for owners
and fanciers interested in nontraditional activities
with dogs historically used as livestock guardians.
Topics include: Home obedience, competitive obedience,
conformation show ring, protection training, search
and rescue, tracking, service dog, therapy dog, carting,
non-traditional LGD history and other related topics.
http://www.flockguard.org
To
subscribe: send email to listserv@HOME.EASE.LSOFT.COM
and in the body of the message, put Subscribe LGD_HORIZONS
Firstname Lastname
GUIDE-DOG-POL
Purpose:
Guide Dog Policy discussion list. An unmoderated and
open forum for persons who use guide dogs and service
animals and for those interested in learning more
about the issues involved in the use of Guide Dogs
or service animals.
To
subscribe: send email to LISTSERV@MAELSTROM.STJOHNS.EDU
and in the body of the message, put Subscribe guide-dog-pol
Firstname Lastname
MetroPets
comments: Very good. Low traffic, but very pertinent
subjects discussed.
service-dogs
Description:
This e-mail list, service-dogs, is meant to talk about
any topics concerning any assistance/service dogs
who aid individual people in some direct way. Most
work for a person who is disabled. Therefore signal
or hearing dogs, dogs trained to help the physically
disabled, therapy dogs, seizure dogs, and guide dogs
are included.
To
subscribe: Send email to majordomo@duke.edu
With no subject line make your first line read: subscribe
service-dogs
MetroPets
comments: High traffic. Very interesting discussions
of issues associated with service dogs. Very good
list.
PoliceDogRescues
"The
main purpose of this list is to help police dogs who
have been taken out of service and do not have permanent
homes."
To
subscribe: link to the site and follow directions.
MetroPets
comments: Medium traffic. Genuine concern and
respect for these working dogs and placing them in
good homes once they no longer work in service.
Electronic
Mailing lists: Small Animals
Cavy
lovers
To
subscribe: link to the site and follow directions.
MetroPets
comments: Medium traffic. Good quality postings
regarding health and care of guinea pigs.
-gerbils-
To
subscribe: link to the site and follow directions.
MetroPets
comments: Medium traffic. Good quality postings
regarding health and care of gerbils.
-chinchillas-
To
subscribe: link to the site and follow directions.
MetroPets
comments: Medium traffic. Good quality postings
regarding health and care of chinchillas.
bunnykins
"Learn
everything you ever wanted to know about rabbits.
Breeds, what to buy, the joy they bring us, and anything
to do with rabbits can all be discussed."
To
subscribe: click
on their web page http://www.egroups.com/group/Bunnykins
and follow directions.
MetroPets
comments: Discussion of rabbit health and behavior
issues; medium traffic.
HerbalRabbit
"A
mailing list for rabbit owners (pets and breeders)
to discuss natural/herbal alternatives for health
care. Other pets may be discussed at times. We support
responsible breeding, the ARBA, and animal welfare
(not animal rights). For more information contact
Amanda at minirexbunny@tbcnet.com"
To
subscribe: click
on their web page and follow directions.
MetroPets
comments: Interesting discussion of rabbit foods
and herbal treatments for illnesses.
House
Rabbits
"For
anybody who has a house rabbit,to swap stories and
to seek advice from each other. "
To
subscribe: click
on their web page and follow directions.
MetroPets
comments: Relatively low traffic (a few messages
a week).
Parrot
Discussion group
Turtle/Tortoise
Adoption
This
is a list for people have a turtle or tortoise and
need to find it a new home or you are looking to adopt
a turtle or tortoise and would like to recieve notification
when they become available. No commerical vending
unless the money goes to established turtle and tortoise
organizations.
To
subscribe: click
on their web page and follow directions.
MetroPets
comments: Recommended by local reptile rescue.
Bearded
dragon listserver
To
subscribe: email
pogona-errors@lists.best.com
and put subscribe in the subject and body of the text
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