Bird
Clubs & Associations
National
Audubon Society - Audubon's mission is
to conserve and restore natural ecosystems, focusing
on birds, other wildlife, and their habitats for the
benefit of humanity and the earth's biological diversity.
Our national network of community-based nature centers
and chapters, scientific and educational programs, and
advocacy on behalf of areas sustaining important bird
populations, engage millions of people of all ages and
backgrounds in positive conservation experiences...
Audubon
Maryland-DC - Local Chapter of the National
Audubon Society...
The
Maryland Ornitholgical Society - The society
manages a number of sanctuaries throughout Maryland.
MOS sanctuaries encompass areas of unique ecological
significance, as well as typical Maryland habitats from
the mountains to the coastal plains. They are open to
the public. The site lists the local chapters and bird
clubs in the state...
Maryland
Companion Bird Clubs - Comprehensive list
of links to Maryland Bird Clubs...
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Cat
Clubs & Associations
The
Cat Fancier's Association - The world's
largest registry of pedigreed cats! At our site, you'll
find information on cat shows, cat breeds and cat care,
and a showcase of top winning cats. You'll also find
the latest news about CFA and this Web site, a tour
of CFA's history, structure and goals, as well as the
latest issue of our online magazine...
The
International Cat Association - Information
about clubs, health care,education and special events,
photo galleries and much more...see also TICA
Mid-Atlantic...
Mid
Atlantic Region Cat Clubs - Maryland, Delaware,
Pennsylvania, Virginia, West Virginia & Washington
DC area cat club listings...
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Dog
Clubs & Associations
AKC
- American Kennel Club for Purebred Dogs
- American Kennel Club featuring everything about purebred
dogs, buying puppies, registration, canine stores, dog
competition, pedigree resources, health and nutrition
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Local
Dog & Kennel Clubs - Search the AKC
database for dog and kennel clubs in Maryland and surrounding
states. Searche by: all breed, limited breed and specialty...includes
agility, conformation, national, obedience, performance,
tracking, AKC member clubs and delegates, and AKC clubs
that offer training classes...
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Ferret
Clubs & Associations
American
Ferret Association - American Ferret Association,
Inc. Home Page; Promote, Protect, & Provide for
the domestic ferret...
Baltimore
Ferret Club - The Baltimore Ferret Club
began in 1993, its founders being, Diane Rogers and
Jim Brown. Baltimore Ferret Club has been involved in
major ferret issues as well as many, many minor ones...
MD
Ferret PAWS, Inc. - Maryland Ferret Protection
and Welfare Society, Inc. (a.k.a. MD Ferret PAWS, Inc.
or PAWS) works to promote the domestic ferret as a companion
animal and to educate the public about this wonderful
pet. We want you and members of your community to have
the chance to learn about proper environment, health
standards, feeding and breeding practices for domestic
ferrets. The ultimate goal of these efforts is to increase
not only the quantity, but also the quality of life
for ferrets in Maryland and across the United States.
PAWS spreads the word about our little furry friends
through literature that we make available to all interested
individuals, pet stores, veterinary offices, breeders,
shelters and the like. Also, we conduct workshops and
display information at a variety of events around Maryland
and the surrounding areas...
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Fish
and Aquarium Clubs & Associations
Capital
Cichlid Association - Dedicated
to the accumulation and distribution of information
encompassing the family Cichlidae. Our purpose is to
educate, entertain and enlighten those interested in
all aspects of Cichlid husbandry. Which includes the
conservation of endangered Cichlids and the species
of fish associated with their husbandry...
Chesapeake
Marine Aquaria Society (CMAS) - Formed
in March 1993, with the support of area aquarium stores,
CMAS members maintain both marine fish and marine reef
aquaria and strive to promote the hobby of marine reef
keeping through monthly discussion groups, a library,
and the sharing of experience...
Washington
Area Marine Aquarist Society (WAMAS) -
A non-profit educational society dedicated to the husbandry
of marine life in a captive environment. Through exchanging
information with one another, we share our collective
knowledge on the care and propagation of these wonderful
ocean animals, while reducing the demand for wild caught
specimens and providing an educational platform to promote
the beauty and fragility of the worlds coral reef ecosystems.
The society is committed to promoting interest in and
enjoyment of all aspects of the marine aquarium hobby
by educating the public on the creation and maintenance
of a marine ecosystem...
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Horse
Clubs & Associations
Baltimore
Horse Country's Associations & Organizations
- Very comprehensive list of all types of equestrian
clubs in the Delmarva Region...If you can't find it
here you probably won't find it anywhere! Highly recommended...
Delmarva
Regional Pony Clubs - Pony Club provides
opportunities for instruction and competition in English
riding, horse sports and horse management for children
and young adults up to 21 years of age. The term "pony"
reflects the age of the members, rather than the size
of the mount. Horses and ponies of many different breeds,
shapes, and sizes are seen in Pony Club activities.
The Delmarva Region is comprised of individual clubs
in Delaware, Maryland, New Jersey, Pennsylvania and
Virginia...
Maryland
Dressage Association - The Maryland Dressage
Association is a non-profit organization which promotes
the knowledge of, and the sport of classical dressage.
MDA's 300 membership includes dressage enthusiasts of
all ages and includes both riders and non-riders. The
opportunity to advance knowledge is provided through
several shows, clinics and programs throughout the year...
Maryland
Horse Council - Established in 1983, the
Maryland Horse Council seeks to unify, inform, and represent
Maryland's diverse horse community. As the industry's
state legislative representative and trade association
MHC protects and promotes the horse industry by providing
a united voice in Maryland state government and with
state agencies, by interacting with the media and the
general public, and by keeping its members informed
on issues that affect them and their horses...
The
United States Pony Clubs - Pony Club is
one of the leading junior equestrian organizations in
the world, represented throughout 30 countries! The
United States has over 600 individual Clubs spread throughout
48 states and the Virgin Islands, with more than 12,000
members...
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Rabbits
and Cavy Clubs & Associations
American
Cavy Breeders Association - The Purpose
of the AMERICAN CAVY BREEDERS ASSOCIATION shall be to
promote the breeding and improvement of the cavy, and
to secure publicity for and interest in the cavy as
an exhibition, pet and research animal. Includes a list
of clubs by region...
American
Rabbit Breeders Association (ARBA) - an
organization dedicated to the promotion, development
and improvement of the domestic rabbit and cavy. Includes
an extensive list of clubs by rabbit breed and/or state...
Baltimore
& Howard Co. Rabbit & Cavy Breeders Association
- Our purpose of having a website to to help
promote & encourage others to learn & understand
rabbits & cavies & to promote showing these
wonderful animals...
Delmarva
Rabbit and Cavy Breeders Association -
The Delmarva Rabbit and Cavy Breeders Association (DRCBA)
is a group of adults and youth interested in promoting
rabbit and cavy ownership as well as providing a source
of information and knowledge in the care of these animals...
House
Rabbit Society - Serving Maryland, Washington
DC and Northern Virginia. The House Rabbit Society is
an all-volunteer, nonprofit organization with two primary
goals:
rescuing abandoned rabbits and finding them permanent
homes and assisting humane societies through public
education...
Mid-Atlantic
Cavy Breeder's Association - MACBA is a
group of cavy breeders who are principally located in
Eastern Pa and NJ. We also have members from MD, Mass,
CT, NY, and many other states...
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Reptile
Clubs & Amphibian Clubs & Associations
The
Maryland Herpetological Society - The Natural
History Society of Maryland, Inc. is a non-profit organization
dedicated to promoting the appreciation for natural
history through education, research, and publication-thereby
fostering stewardship of natural and cultural resources...
Philadelphia
Herpetological Society - PHS is among the
oldest herpetological societies in North America. The
Philadelphia Herpetological Society meets monthly...
Virginia
Herpetological Society - VHS brings together
people interested in advancing their knowledge of Virginia's
reptiles and amphibians. The VHS encourages scientific
study of Virginia herpetofauna and its conservation.
Education continues to be an important society function...
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