"Until one has loved an animal, a part of one's soul remains unawakened." - Anatole France
Online forums are excellent resources in caring for beloved pets. Just about anything you can run into, someone else has been there/done that and their experience can be invaluable to you. Forums can also provide support groups and unexpectedly strong friendships.
The links below are only a fraction of active online forums available. If you would like a link added, please send an email to suggestions.
Birds Cats Dogs Horses & Ponies
Small Animals Reptiles & More
Birds: www.birdboard.com/forum
www.parrotstrut.com/forums
www.tailfeathersnetwork.com/community
Cats: www.thecatsite.com/forums/
www.catforum.com
Dogs: www.chazhound.com/forums
www.furkids.net/forum
www.globalpaw.com/forum
Horses & Ponies: www.equichat.com
Chinchillas: www.chins-n-quills.com
Hedgehogs: www.chins-n-quills.com
Rats: www.goosemoose.com
Hermit Crabs: www.hermitcrabassociation.com
Snails: www.applesnail.net
Turtles: www.turtleforum.com
Freshwater Fish: www.aquahobby.com/board
Saltwater Fish: www.reefcentral.com/forum