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Local animals
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Animal Welfare   [Local]
Different aspects of animal welfare handled by local councils.
Blue Cross
Cares for cats, rabbits and guinea pigs.
Cambridge Adoptian Centre   [Local]
In Garlic Row. Cares for cats and rabbits.
Cambridge Evening News Citizens Guide   [Local]
Contacts for many local organisations. Select category and/or keyword/s.
Cambridgeshire Beekeepers' Association   [Local]
Includes beginners classes in beekeeping.
Cambridgeshire Veterinary Surgeries   [Local]
Contacts for local vets.
Cats Protection   [Local]
Cambridge branch. Includes cats for rehoming.
Grumpy Pets   [Local]
Pet shop with attitude! In Chesterton.
Pets Locally   [Local]
Find and review local pets services.
Pets4Homes
Search for pets for sale and adoption/rescue from around a particular area.
Tejaycey Kennels and Cattery   [Local]
In Wisbech. Rehomes dogs.
Village Vet   [Local]
Network of veterinary practices, some near Cambridge.

Places to see animals
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Linton Zoological Gardens
See rare and exotic creatures. 16 acres of beautiful gardens with picnic areas and a children's play area.
London Zoo
Visitor information, what's on and news.
Raptor Foundation   [Local]
Bird of prey hospital and sanctuary.
RSPB Bird Sanctuary at Fowlmere   [Local]
Between Fowlmere and Melbourn.
Safari Parks
Wildlife and animal parks throughout Britain.
Shepreth Wildlife Park   [Local]
Includes petting areas and fish that feed from your hands.
Wicken Fen
A remnant of the once massive Cambridgeshire Fens, with its wildlife.
Wildfowl and Wetlands Trust Centre at Welney
Spectacular winter gatherings of wild swans and rare waders. Regular events
Wimpole Hall & Farm
Hall, park, farm and gardens.
Wood Green Animal Shelter   [Local]
Large animal shelter at Godmanchester.

Local wildlife
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2010/06/06 - Cambridge Natural History Conversazione   [Local]
June 12-13. Natural History exhibits in Department of Zoology.
Cambridge Insects   [Local]
Photos of insects in a Cambridge garden.
David's Closer To Nature   [Local]
Supply of wild bird food, wildlife products, childrens kites, stunt kites, power kites.
Funky Bird Boxes   [Local]
Nesting boxes, bird feeders and bird tables.
Species found in Wicken Fen   [Local]
List of species groups and species.
Wildlife of Burnside Allotments   [Local]
The wildlife that can be found on a local Allotment.
Wildlife Trust for Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire, Northamptonshire and Peterborough   [Local]
Working for the conservation of wildlife and wild spaces.

Cats
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Cats Protection   [Local]
Cambridge branch. Includes cats for rehoming.
Cats Protection League
Includes caring for cats.
Classic Turkish Van Cat Association
Find out what a classic Turkish Van cat is!
Feline Advisory Bureau
Information sheets on feline diseases, behaviour and breeding.

Dogs
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Dogs Breeds
Profile of each breed, including photo and description.
Pets As Therapy
Organises therapeutic visits to hospitals.
Tejaycey Kennels and Cattery   [Local]
In Wisbech. Rehomes dogs.

Horses and donkeys
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British Horse Society   [Local]
Includes horse welfare, horse and rider safety, access and rights of way.
Donkey Sanctuary
Includes photos and advice on keeping donkeys.
Ellisons Services   [Local]
Colin Ellison wanted to combine his two passions of horticulture and horses.
Horse Breeds of the World
Choose by breed name. Information and pictures.
Monarch Farm   [Local]
Riding stables and general farm. Learn to ride and improve your skills. Visit the farm.
Riding for the Disabled
There is a branch in Cambridgeshire.
Stackwell Forge   [Local]
Traditional blacksmiths near Wisbech.

Other pets
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Animal Care
Advice on looking after a wide range of pets, including reptiles, from the RSPCA.
Gerbil Society
Information about gerbil species, help in keeping & links.
Hamsters
Includes buyng a hamster and looking after it.
Parrot Passions
A website for parrot owners, past, present and future.
Rabbit Rehome
Rabbit lovers can search for the rabbit that suits them best. Plus care of rabbits.
Small-Life Supplies
Stick insects, insect cages and mantids. Includes online care sheets.

Pet care
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All About Pets
National pet care information service. Cats, dogs, horses and small pets.
Pet Health Care
Care of dogs, cats and small animals.
Pet Passports
Tells you about the Pet Travel Scheme and quarantine.
Pets at Home
How to look after dogs, cats, fish, small animals and birds.
Royal Society for Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (RSPCA)
Includes general pet advice.

British wildlife
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A to Z of a Wildlife Garden
From the RSPB.
Birds of Britain Guide
Illustrated guide to UK birds.
Mammal Fact Sheets
Information about British mammals (including marine mammals) from the Mammal Society.
National Federation of Badger Groups
Includes questions (and answers) about badgers.
Royal Society for Protection of Birds (RSPB)
Includes feeding birds in your garden.
RSPCA webcams
Birds of prey such as ospreys, and bird feeders for smaller birds.
Wild Britain
Field guides, garden wildlife, nature near you, etc. From the BBC.


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