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American Cat Fanciers Association - this organization promotes the welfare of purebred and non-purebred cats, this site includes info on shows, breeders, etc.
Cat Fanciers' Association - the website from the oldest and largest registry of pedigreed cats, has info on shows, breeds, a showcase and slideshow of breeds
Cornell Feline Health Center - find answers to your questions in the Cat Care and Health Concerns section
Extraordinary Cats - a companion site to the TV show Nature on PBS - find out about different breeds, the homing instinct and individual amazing feats

DogBreedInfo.com - detailed breed information, care articles, amazing dog photos, and even a breed selector and a breeder listing

Birds

The Aviary - a resource for observing wild birds and for keeping birds as pets and companions.
The Holistic Bird - taking the "whole" bird into account.
The National Audubon Society

Fish

Fish Index - a well done site with over 2000 photos and fish profiles and courses on plants, diseases and freshwater fish

American Veterinary Medical Association - Pet care info including health, safety, buying a pet and Kids Korner
Animalnetwork - from the publishers of popular print magazines, this site contains plenty of materials on all kinds of pets!
IVillage Pet Page - info on pet health and help finding the right pet for you! Dogs and Cats!
Dr. Roen's Weekly Column - Health, behavior and care info
HealthyPet - Pet care info including hospitals, FAQ's, library, and coloring book
The Krib - a searchable digest of articles, links and how-to essays.
Open Directory on Pets - The Open Directory project is a terrific resource for information on all kinds of pets, from the common to the exotic!
Petopia - Pet supplies, what pet is right for you, traveling with your fuzzy friends, etc.
SelectSmart - find the best breed for you plus a whole lot more!