Pet LinksThe richest source of information and best place to get started looking is probably still the usenet FAQ's (frequently asked questions lists). Search engines are a poor substitute to the distillation of the wisdom of thousands of owners. The newsgroups periodically (typically monthly) post their FAQ's, which answer all common questions and point to further sources of information.
Cats
Usenet: health+behav | misc | rescue FAQ and directory Links: InfoSeek Cats | Purr-Fect Cat Shelter | Yahoo Cats Dogs
Usenet: behavior | breeds | health | info | rescue American Kennel Club FAQ and directory Vet Info Q/A On-Line Magazines: Dog Owner's Guide | Pet Times Links: Cindy Tittle Moore's Grand Compendium | New Brunswick | InfoSeek Dogs | Yahoo Dogs Breeds: Golden Retriever | Labrador Retriever | Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever Rescue Organizations: Border Collie Rescue | Yankee Golden Retriever Rescue | Labrador Retriever Rescue | Siberian Husky Rescue of Eastern Massachusetts Local Shelters: Canine Connections (Norwood) Horses
Usenet: alt.horseback.riding Breeds Links: Equineinfo.com | Equine Station | Hay Net | InfoSeek Horses | Yahoo Horses Notes: Horse Care | Riding, my notes Stores: Classic Saddlery | Dover Saddlery | SmartPak Equine