Animals - Pet, Wild, Charities, Welfare

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Links to wide range of animal charities.

Advice on animal care, how to donate, etc. The Blue Cross is dedicated to improving the lives of sick and unwanted pets; they take in animals of all shapes and sizes, from hamsters to horses, and find them loving new homes and make sure thousands more get the veterinary treatment they need when their owners cannot afford to pay.

UK charity helping to prevent cruelty to animals associated with sports such as fox hunting, game bird shooting and wildlife crime

Get advice from Vets on the Net. Ask veterinary questions and access pet first aid advice

Pet Care Advice plus news, campaigns, how to donate, etc.

Guide to badgers in the UK. Includes educational resources and offers books, videos and other merchandise.

Charity dedicated to raising funds for the conservation of native animals and their habitats in the UK. Their work is varied and extensive ranging from direct support for conservationists to involving the public and volunteers in practical action to help specific species and habitats.

Offers photos, facts, and a newsletter for people interested in the nature and countryside of Britain.

International chapter of the OFI working to increase awareness and understanding of conservation issues facing the endangered orangutan.

Marine conservation charity dedicated to forging links between people and the sea. ORCA is committed to the study of cetaceans (whales, dolphins and porpoises) and promoting their conservation through enthusing, inspiring and educating others.

WWF works to ensure a healthy future for people, species and their habitats, addressing global threats like climate change and environmental degradation.

Offers links to rescue orgnanisations, information about the breed, how to look after an adopted dog, and more.

Database for lost, stolen, and found animals.

Promotes the keeping, breeding, care, study, and conservation of this highly coloured and endangered species. Meetings are held in many UK locations.

Pet Care Advice

UK Hamster Society. Includes information on shows, monthly journal, events, and more.

Government site explaining what you have to do to bring your pet dog, cat or ferret into (or back into) the UK through the Pet Travel Scheme (or PETS for short) without putting it into quarantine. It also explains the requirements for bringing many other types of pet animals into the UK. This site also tells you about quarantine in the UK for animals that don't qualify for PETS.

Offers advice on medical problems for dog and cat owners in the UK.