Do you love pets and other animals?  Do you like to browse the interwebs looking at cute and funny pics or videos of animals?  Critteristic.com is a blog that posts some of the cutest, funniest, and most adorable photos and video of critters found on the web.  According to Critteristic:

Critteristic is a site dedicated to all of the cute and crazy critters of the world: cats, dogs, mice, hamsters, bunnies, ferrets, lizards, and more.  We regularly post photos and videos of these critters as a way of bringing a little bit of happiness to the world…  Whatever you do, don’t miss out on the fun and critters at Critteristic!

Categories include: Bears, Birds, Cats and kittens, Dogs and puppies, Emily and Mr. Butterbean (a monkey and a chihuahua), Harvey Frizelsteen (a web-comic kitty), In Memoriam, Marsupials, News, Other Cuties, Primates, Reptiles and amphibians, Rodents, Top 10, Uncategorized, and Videos.  Critteristic is taking submissions, so if you have any great critter pics or videos, send them in and share.

http://critteristic.com/

Are you planning on traveling soon, but are unsure of what to do with your pets?  Do you wish you could just take them with you?  PetsOnTheGo.com is an online guide to pet friendly traveling, including B&Bs, inns, hotels, resorts, private rentals, and more.  According to Pets on the Go:

Pets on the Go is focused on one thing — opening up the world to people who like to travel with their pets.  Our emphasis is on providing resources that are extensive, creating original content and being responsive to our visitors…  Pets on the Go is the definitive guide for information on pet friendly B&Bs, inns, hotels, resorts and private rentals.  Look to Pets on the Go for critically acclaimed original content, independent reviews, and professional advice.  We interpret regulations, dig into the details, and uncover the real deal on pet friendly places to stay.  Entertaining and informative — we simplify pet travel.

Pets on the Go includes the following sections: global hotel search, the inside scoop, pet travel trends, pet travel resources, pet travel tips, pet friendly activities, and pet travel boutique.  Pets on the Go is taking submissions of pet friendly properties not already listed.

http://petsonthego.com/

Are you thinking of adding a new furry companion to your household?  Are you new to pet ownership and don’t know where to start looking for information on pet care and training?  PetCareEducation.com is website that posts articles on pet care covering a wide variety of pet care topics and pet types.  According to Pet Care Education:

Pet ownership is cited to have many benefits for humans.  Owning a pet can help reduce stress, improve your emotional health and may even promote faster healing.  However, keeping your pet in good health involves a lot of responsibility.  Understanding how to care for a pet requires you to do a bit of research beforehand.  Your pet needs to have a proper diet, grooming, a place to sleep, proper training, social interaction and may other things in order to be happy…  Knowing how to take care of a pet can be different depending on the type of pet that you have…  When addressing the issue of pet care, it’s best to classify it by which pet you are caring for.  Understanding how to care for a pet properly involves time, money, a love of animals and a lot of patience.

There are separate Pet Care pages for: Birds, Cats, Dogs, Fish, and Hamsters.  Categories include: Featured, General, Health, Housing, Nutrition, and Training.

http://petcareeducation.com/

Are you thinking of adding a new pet to your household or have you gotten a new pet recently but have no idea what to name your new pet?  FunPetNames.com is an easily browse-able online database of more more then 20,000 interesting pet names.   According to Fun Pet Names:

We offer over 20,000 unique pet names.  You can browse by origin, gender, breed.  We even have celebrity pet names, popular pet names, cute pet names and more.  Start looking for the perfect name for your pet today.  When you find ones that you want to save to view later, you can add it to your very own favorites list.  If you have any suggestions, feel free to contact us.

Categories of pet names include Male Pet Names, Female Pet Names, Unique Pet Names, Cute Pet Names, and more.   Pet Names can also be browsed by the origin of the name or by the kind of animal.  All names are listed alphabetically.

http://www.funpetnames.com/

Do you love your pet(s) and think they’re the cutest thing ever?  Do you think your pet could win a cuteness competition?  Would you like to interact with other pet owners?  Cuteness.com is an online pet community including pet profiles, cuteness competitions, product recommendations, interaction with other pet owners, and much more.  According to Cuteness:

Cuteness is a fun community and shopping site made exclusively for pet people.  It’s a place where your dog, cat, fish, or anything else for that matter, can have their very own pet profile.  You can also pick the cutest pet in the 24/7 Battlezone, win fabulous prizes going head to head in the Thunderdome, ask pet-related questions, find a shelter, donate to pet charities, rate products, and buy products recommended by fellow pet people.

Cuteness is organized into four sections: a Community section where you can create profiles for all your pets, post status updates, post photos, and more, a Shopping section where you can rate and review pet products and browse reviews and ratings from other pet owners (links to Amazon are included if you wish to purchase a product), a Cutewars section where you can vote and enter you pet in various cuteness competitions, and a Dog Park section where you can chat with other pets and pet owners.

http://www.cuteness.com/

Is your pet exhibiting any strange symptoms?  Are you unsure if the symptoms are serious enough to require a trip to the vet?  VetHelpDirect.com is an interactive website that provides pet advice from real veterinarians.  According to Vet Help Direct:

Designed and run by vets, Vet Help Direct’s interactive questions direct you to personalized first aid advice and clear guidelines about when to contact the vet.  Easy and fun to use, Vet Help Direct is the online source of reliable advice for concerned pet-owners.  You are just a few clicks away from practical advice from specialist vets, tailored to your pet’s unique symptoms.

Pet categories include: Dogs, Cats, Horses & Donkeys, Rabbits, Reptiles, Birds, Small Furries, and Farm Animals.  Vet Help Direct also includes a blog.

http://www.vethelpdirect.com/

PetTube.com is website that posts nothing but videos of pets.  Pet videos can be browsed by Most Recent, Most Viewed, Top Rated, Dogs, Cats, and Other Pets.  There is a section on pet tricks and coming soon a how-to section on pet training.  Think your pet is extra cute or really talented?  There is a weekly video contest that you can enter and vote on.  Want to talk about your pet with other pet owners?  There is also a Pet Talk discussion forum.

http://pettube.com/

Are you thinking about adopting a pet but don’t know where to start?   Petango.com is a one stop pet adoption website that is both a pet finding site and pet information site.  According to Petango:

Petango is the newest and most comprehensive adoptable pet search site to date.  Petango offers a wide range of content-rich options for potential adopters, shelters and anyone who wants to learn more about pet adoption.  It is the one-stop destination for anyone looking to adopt a pet from an animal welfare organization in North America.  Petango is designed to serve both potential adopters and shelters.

Pet searches can be done by any combination of type of pet, location, breed, gender, age, size, and color.  Shelters can be searched by location.  There is also an “Adopting and Owning a Pet” information section, a “Pet Community” with forums, an “Ask a Pet Expert” section and more.

http://www.petango.com/forms/home.aspx