It's common wisdom that having a pet increases the longevity and the quality of life. And your Pet guides know just how important that special family member is to you.

So whether you have a new kitty or goldfish, or you've been "on the prowl" for good Internet resources, let your Pet guides help you "ferret out" the best stuff available on the Internet today for pet info, forums, care and more.

As your pet gets older, it needs different treatment. Its food requirements, medical treatment, even temperature needs can change. But how do you keep track of the right way to deal with your aging pets' changing needs?

Let our guides show you the sites that can help you and your pet age gracefully, and healthily, together...

Among the most beautiful of pets, birds can range from the common canary to the more exotic cockatoo or myna. Not only beautiful, they're the only pets you can teach to talk!

If "feathered friends" has a more personal meaning for you, let our guides of wings show you the sites that are best for pets that nest.

It's been said that thousands of years ago, cats were worshipped as gods... and they've never forgotten it. :-) And if you're one of the millions of folks who belong to a cat then you'll completely understand. Check out these "purrfect" resources your Cat guides have pounced upon.

There's nothing quite like having this furry, loving creature shake in ecstasy just because you walked into the room. Quite an ego booster! :-) Find out more about these loveable, loyal creatures with the help of your faithful Dog guides.

Probably the only pet that requires that you create and maintain their natural environment. Fish are one of the more challenging and relaxing types of pet to own.

Whether your tastes run to the common goldfish or the more uncommon (and expensive) salt water exotics, our guides can show you the places online to net the hard-to-get info you need.

More a companion than a pet, horses were one of man's first domesticated animal partners. Their power, beauty and grace make them a coveted symbol of status and breeding.

Owning a horse is a long term proposition. They require training, special diets, and more equipment than any other domestic animal. In return, they give you many years of loyal company. Let our guides help you corral the best of the Net for your equine pet.

From hamsters and gerbils to llamas and leopards, if it's an animal - someone has made it a pet. These less common companions are harder than usual to find information on, especially if you have to depend on local sources for real life, helpful instruction.

Our guides of the wild can hook you up with people around the world who have interests, and pets, similar to your own. Even if your pet is a little... unusual.

If it can be videotaped, recorded, typed or photographed, it's on the Web. Even the chronicles of household pets! Our guides can point you to the most interesting video diaries of pets throughout the world.

Next up on WWEB: A Day in the Life of Fluffy!

... so the guy says, "Klingon? I thought he was taking his turtle for a walk!"

If stories about pets really get you going, this is the section to check out. Be warned: We accept no responsibility for tasteless jokes about your pet of choice! ;-)

Iguanas and vipers and snakes, oh my!

Reptiles are much more common as pets than most people realize, much to the dismay of mothers everywhere. And they're absolutely fascinating.

If you've caught the bug and want to find people who won't faint when you show them pictures of you wearing your python like a bow tie, you've come to the right place.

Sometimes you're just looking for info to help you decide what kind of pet to get. Or you've got several types of pets, and want sites that roll the info together for you.

You want to know the info is solid, and that's where our guides come in. Step inside and look around. But watch where you put your feet...