For the Betterment and Education of the Pet's Forum!

[Kipluck]

There are those of us here who do not wish for the Pets forum to be some sort of animal-themed Chatter Box! So, we are doing a few things...

Quote:

1. Reporting misplaced threads
2.Making and participating in informational "appreciation" threads for various species in our expertise.
3.Directing those with serious questions to said threads

Fish
Basic Fish Care and Appreciation
~The Betta Appreciation and Info Thread~
Goldfish Appreciation and Information Thread

Arthropods

The Hermit Crab Appreciation Thread

Birds

Living with our Feathered Friends: Support and Appreciation
The LoveBird Appreciation Thread
Which Came First: Chicken Appreciation and Info Thread

Small Mammals

Rat Appreciation and Information
Guinea Pig Education Thread
Gerbil Information
Hamster Thread
Rabbit Appreciation and Information Thread
Mouse Care Thread

"Exotic" Mammals

Sugar Glider Education and Appreciation Thread!
Chinchilla Help and Chat Thread
Hedgehog Help Thread
Ferrets'R'Us - Appreciation & Support Thread
Ferrety Ferrets


Reptiles and Amphibians

Leopard Gecko Care Guide
An Information and Appreciation Thread for Crested Geckos
Red Eye Crocodile Skink, and no this ain't no yu-gi-oh card!
Sex, Lies and Video Tape... of Russian Tortoises
Ball Pythons - Information & Appreciation Thread

Felines

Cat Info and Appreciation Thread
The Truth About Declawing
Good Food Doesn't Have To Be Expensive

Canines

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The Bully Breeds: Information and Appreciation
Wolfdog Hybrid Thread
Dog Training
Rottweilers Owners and Lovers United
Eyes Wide Open: Puppy Farms and Mills
Kill's Wolf Dog Educational Thread~Now With FAQs
Owning a Dog
I used to feed my doggy poison
The Dominance Theory, information dump. ♥
Sighthound Information & Appreciation Thread
Good Food Doesn't Have To Be Expensive

Hoofed Animals

Goat Education Thread

General Information

The Betterment & Education Thread
Research and Pets
Feeding Raw
rescue.me [the animal welfare & adoption hangout thread]
Chat for Pets Regulars
Animal Testing Support
Good Food Doesn't Have To Be Expensive

P.S. If you have ever wondered where the pet-intelligent people hang out when they are NOT on the forums, check out the Pets & Animals Guild. Where literate conversation about animals is the norm instead of the exception!

So, I noticed the Rat thread had a list of the other educated threads and thought THAT is a great idea. Cross-promotion! So here is a simple list of all threads so far that you can quote and stick on your thread. blaugh

Other Useful Threads

The Betterment & Education Thread
Basic Fish Care and Appreciation
~The Betta Appreciation and Info Thread~
Goldfish Appreciation and Information Thread
The Hermit Crab Appreciation Thread
Living with our Feathered Friends: Support and Appreciation
The LoveBird Appreciation Thread
Rat Appreciation and Information
Sugar Glider Education and Appreciation Thread!
Guinea Pig Education Thread
Gerbil Information
Hamster Thread
Chinchilla Help and Chat Thread
Hedgehog Help Thread
Leopard Gecko Care Guide
Red Eye Crocodile Skink, and no this ain't no yu-gi-oh card!
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The Bully Breeds: Information and Appreciation
Wolfdog Hybrid Thread
Goat Education Thread
Rabbit Appreciation and Information Thread
Ferrets'R'Us - Appreciation & Support Thread
Mouse Care Thread
Sex, Lies and Video Tape... of Russian Tortoises
An Information and Appreciation Thread for Crested Geckos
Research and Pets
Ferrety Ferrets
Feeding Raw
Dog Training
Cat Info and Appreciation Thread
Which Came First: Chicken Appreciation and Info Thread
Rottweilers Owners and Lovers United
Eyes Wide Open: Puppy Farms and Mills
Kill's Wolf Dog Educational Thread~Now With FAQs
Owning a Dog
I used to feed my doggy poison
The Dominance Theory, information dump. ♥
rescue.me [the animal welfare & adoption hangout thread]
The Truth About Declawing
Chat for Pets Regulars
Animal Testing Support
Ball Pythons - Information & Appreciation Thread
Sighthound Information & Appreciation Thread
Good Food Doesn't Have To Be Expensive

[DeeSpark]

Thank god. I don't really have an area of expertise. I mean I know a lot about dogs, but I'd just ramble on about to much. I could probably start a behaviour thread...

But for now, I'll just try to refrain from starting any threads like this: "OMGZ HAMSTERZ R FURRY!!"

[Kipluck]

DeeSpark

Thank god. I don't really have an area of expertise. I mean I know a lot about dogs, but I'd just ramble on about to much. I could probably start a behaviour thread...

But for now, I'll just try to refrain from starting any threads like this: "OMGZ HAMSTERZ R FURRY!!"

Just participating in intelligent conversation helps. So does reporting out-and-out spam that doesn't even have to do with pets.

[Oosamiij]

I wish there was a forum for training your pet. I'm having a hell of time training my pug.

[Moth Feathers]

I really appreciate this. Too many stupid "ooh my puppez r cute!" threads- we don't care if you love huskies or whatever, make meaningful conversation people can participate in.

DeeSpark, I like rambling. People who ramble almost always know a lot (and are passionate) about the subject they're rambling on.
What most interests you in the world of dogs, such as training, diet, etc?

[DeeSpark]

Zlhna

I wish there was a forum for training your pet. I'm having a hell of time training my pug.

Want to know a forum I go onto that gives great advice? A few of the members are actual dog trainers and have already helped lots of people out (including me in the past) with training and behaviour problems. It'd be better then asking in the Pets forum, because you'll mostly get stupid answers. You know how this place can be.... Just let me know if you want the name of it.

[Oosamiij]

DeeSpark

Zlhna

I wish there was a forum for training your pet. I'm having a hell of time training my pug.

Want to know a forum I go onto that gives great advice? A few of the members are actual dog trainers and have already helped lots of people out (including me in the past) with training and behaviour problems. It'd be better then asking in the Pets forum, because you'll mostly get stupid answers. You know how this place can be.... Just let me know if you want the name of it.

I would love to know the name. I'm having a real hard time with my pug.

[DeeSpark]

Moth Feathers

I really appreciate this. Too many stupid "ooh my puppez r cute!" threads- we don't care if you love huskies or whatever, make meaningful conversation people can participate in.

DeeSpark, I like rambling. People who ramble almost always know a lot (and are passionate) about the subject they're rambling on.
What most interests you in the world of dogs, such as training, diet, etc?

Training is where my heart is. Except I'm still learning a lot, so it's probably better I don't start any threads. Just incase I tell people to do one thing, and then a couple weeks later realize it was the completely wrong advice...

[DeeSpark]

Zlhna

DeeSpark

Zlhna

I wish there was a forum for training your pet. I'm having a hell of time training my pug.

Want to know a forum I go onto that gives great advice? A few of the members are actual dog trainers and have already helped lots of people out (including me in the past) with training and behaviour problems. It'd be better then asking in the Pets forum, because you'll mostly get stupid answers. You know how this place can be.... Just let me know if you want the name of it.

I would love to know the name. I'm having a real hard time with my pug.

http://www.dogforum.com/ And go to either the training or behavior section. Hope you can get the help you need.

[Trash Mammal]

I hope we can run across other people with the time and knowledge to make more threads. smile
I want to see one on Chinchillas, Guinea Pigs (Because they tend to be the animal most unintentionally abused or neglected due to not having enough knowledge of the pet) as well as various reptiles. smile

[Kipluck]

Morphine Kiss

I hope we can run across other people with the time and knowledge to make more threads. smile
I want to see one on Chinchillas, Guinea Pigs (Because they tend to be the animal most unintentionally abused or neglected due to not having enough knowledge of the pet) as well as various reptiles. smile

I would like that too. I know enough about chins not to mistreat mine, but probably not enough to write a care sheet. I am still learning on chinchillas.

[Trash Mammal]

Kipluck

Morphine Kiss

I hope we can run across other people with the time and knowledge to make more threads. smile
I want to see one on Chinchillas, Guinea Pigs (Because they tend to be the animal most unintentionally abused or neglected due to not having enough knowledge of the pet) as well as various reptiles. smile

I would like that too. I know enough about chins not to mistreat mine, but probably not enough to write a care sheet. I am still learning on chinchillas.

same, just basic necessities and a little more for the little guys. Soaking up all the information I can along the way. smile I went into it blind, but glad I did when I did.
<3

[your jealous is showing]

omg yes please, I call dibs on making a reptile support thread. <3
It's such a shame how many reptiles are unknowingly/accidentally neglected!

I don't say hi I say keys to the benz. Keys to the benz? Keys to the benz!

[Kipluck]

your jealous is showing

omg yes please, I call dibs on making a reptile support thread. <3
It's such a shame how many reptiles are unknowingly/accidentally neglected!

I don't say hi I say keys to the benz. Keys to the benz? Keys to the benz!

Wonderful! Though Herps have such varying needs there may need to be more than one... like I can see a thread for Russian Torts all on it's own (I might make one of those myself, since that is one reptile I DO know a lot about, where as I wouldn't dare make anything on snakes). But one on Reptiles in general is an awesome start, and certainly a challenge. When you get it done drop me a line and I will add it to this list.

[your jealous is showing]

Kipluck

When you get it done drop me a line and I will add it to this list.

Will do~
& I was actually thinking about that. I'll probably just do a snake thread.
Then someone (or I could later) could make a turtle/tortoise/terrapin thread.
& we'll probably need one for the lizards.
Those are the three pretty general reptile categories.
I don't think very many people own alligators/caimans/crocs.
although i did have a baby croc but that's not legal here so it never happened.

I don't say hi I say keys to the benz. Keys to the benz? Keys to the benz!