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Dog and cat lovers may predominate, but here are also the affectionate owners of pot-bellied pigs, boa constrictors, reptiles, you name it. What brings them together is a love of critters. For some, animals are family, for others, they're sporting partners or part of their business. Most of the interaction is on the bulletin boards where members compare tips and stories. There's plenty of laughing over silly things pets do and loads of support for those facing the loss of a pet. The four chat rooms are primarily for planned themed meetings or education events, but you can often find friends gathering for a pick-up conversation.

subject matter: pets

regional affiliation: North America, Europe

format: conferencing, chat

language: English

cost:

15 hours free, $9.95 per month (includes 5 free hours), $2.95 per hour after that.