Subject: FAQ for misc.animals.*/rec.pets.* Hierarchies (3rd RFD)

From: [email-masked] (John Pimentel)
Date: Mon, 3 Jul 1995 00:30:55 LOCAL

FAQ for misc.animals.*/rec.pets.* Hierarchies

misc.animals.misc
  The proposed unmoderated newsgroup misc.animals.misc is for
  miscellaneous information that is not more appropriate for one
  of the other animal related newsgroups.

  Allowed Topics (not limited to the following)
     Animal humor
     Ethics of keeping animals as pets or in zoos
     Vegetarianism/Use of animals as food
     Cock Fighting
     Bull Fighting

misc.animals.farming.misc
  This proposed unmoderated newsgroup will be open to discussion
  on all topics related to the ownership, breeding, exhibiting, and
  production of animals used as livestock.

  Examples of Livestock Animals (but are not limited to)
     Cows
     Sheep
     Donkeys
     Goats
     Pigs (not pot-bellied pigs)
     Llamas

  Allowed Topics (not limited to these)
     Breeding/Breeders
     Equipment Used
     Health/Veterinary Care & Management
     Exhibit/Show Announcements
     Clubs/Organizations
     Nutritional Research
     Legislation/Regulations concerning animals as livestock

  Inappropriate Topics
     Domesticated birds (see misc.animals.farming.birds.misc)
     Pot-bellied pigs (see rec.pets)
     Discussion of wild animals (see misc.animals.wildlife.misc)
     Animal rights (see talk.politics.animals)
     Vegetarianism (see misc.animals.misc)
     Research (except for nutritional)
     Hunting (see rec.hunting)
     Recipes

misc.animals.farming.birds.misc
  The proposed unmoderated newsgroup misc.animals.farming.birds
  will be open to the discussion of topics related to the ownership,
  breeding, exhibiting and production of birds used as livestock.

  Examples of domesticated birds
     Peafowl                        Geese
     Guinea Fowl                    Turkeys
     Pheasants                      Quail
     Ducks
     Chickens - commercial and fancy breeds
     Pigeons  - homing and fancy breeds

  Allowed Topics (not limited to these)
     Breeding/Hatching
     Equipment Used
     Nutritional Research
     Health/Veterinary Care & Management
     Exhibit/Show Announcements/Rules

  Inappropriate Topics
     Discussion of Wild (non-exotic) or Exotic/Caged Birds
     Animal Rights (see talk.politics.animals)
     Vegetarianism (see misc.animals.misc)
     Research (except for nitritional)
     Hunting (see rec.hunting)
     Cock Fighting (see misc.animals.misc)
     Bull Fighting (see misc.animals.misc)
     Recipies
     Falconry (see alt.sport.falconry or alt.sports.falconry)

misc.animals.farming.birds.ratites
  The proposed unmoderated newsgroup misc.animals.farming.birds.ratites 
  will be open to the discussion of topics related to the ownership, 
  breeding, and production of ratites used as livestock.

  Examples of ratites
     Cassowaries
     Emus
     Kiwis
     Ostriches
     Rheas

  Allowed Topics (not limited to these)
     Breeding/Hatching
     Equipment Used
     Recipies
     Research
     Health/Veterinary Care & Management

  Inappropriate Topics
     Discussion of Wild (non-exotic) or Exotic/Caged Birds
     Animal Rights (see talk.politics.animals)
     Vegetarianism (see misc.animals.misc)
     Hunting (see rec.hunting)
     Cock Fighting (see misc.animals.misc)
     Bull Fighting (see misc.animals.misc)
     Falconry (see alt.sport.falconry or alt.sports.falconry)

misc.animals.info, moderated
  The moderator of this newsgroup is Ronda DeVold at
  <[email-masked]>.  This is a newsgroup for FAQs, newsgroup
  charters, and general informational files relevant to the many animal
  related newsgroups.  No discussion is allowed on this newsgroup.  This
  newsgroup will also announce new animal related email mailing lists and
  internet sites.  This newsgroup is for the purpose of answering many of
  the questions that Usenet users may have about the wide variety of
  animal related newsgroups.

misc.animals.health
  The purpose of the newsgroup is to help individuals become better
  informed about the problems that they may encounter while caring
  for animals, and, to offer possible solutions to these various
  problems.  Acquired, hereditary, and traumatic disorders can be
  discussed in this newsgroup, as well as questions regarding nutrition
  and feeding.  This newsgroup is not intended to replace veterinary
  care, but rather to help individuals ask the "right" questions when
  an animal must be seen by a qualified veterinarian.  (Although not
  moderated, this newsgroup will be monitored by veterinarians).

misc.animals.marketplace
  This newsgroup is to be used for the placement of ads for non-pet
  type animals and animal related products.  These ads can be commercial
  or private in nature.  Placement of 'Wanted :' ads is also allowed.
  Ads for pets or pet related products can not be posted here
 (See rec.pets.marketplace).

misc.animals.wildlife.misc
  This newsgroup will be renamed from the existing group 
  rec.animals.wildlife. It is for the discussion of all types of
  wild animals and their care and management; and, was created by
  Ronda Devold <[email-masked]>.

  Allowed Topics (not limited to these)
     Animal watching/behavior
     Endangered species
     Wildlife diseases/medical care/food/rehabilitation
     Conservation/Legislation
     Caring for wild animals in captivity
     Wild animal rescue
     Killing of wild animals
     Animal population control
     Clubs and Organizations

  Inappropriate Topics
     Hunting as a sport (see rec.hunting)
     Fishing (see rec.outdoors.fishing.*)
     Wild animals kept as pets (see rec.pets)
     Falconry (see alt.sport.falconry or alt.sports.falconry)

misc.animals.wildlife.bears
  The proposed unmoderated newsgroup misc.animals.wildlife.bears
  will be open to discussion on topics that involve wild bears.

  Allowed Topics
     Behavior
     Diseases/medical care/food/rehabilitation
     Conservation/Legislation
     Caring for bears held in captivity
     Wild bear rescue
     Killing of wild bears
     Population control
     Clubs and Organizations

  Inappropriate Topics
     Hunting (see rec.hunting)

misc.animals.wildlife.birds
  This newsgroup will be renamed from the exitsing group rec.birds.
  It is for the discussion of wild birds and bird watching; and, was
  created by Andy Rubaszek at the University of Toronto.

  Allowed Topics (not limited to these)
     Identifying birds in the field by appearance, behavior, and song
     Birding trips
     Attracting wild birds to feeders
     Behavior of birds in the wild
     Conservation of wild birds
     Research into bird life
     Bird taxonomy

  Inappropriate Topics
     Discussion of Domesticated or Exotic/Caged Birds
     Animal Rights (see talk.politics.animals)
     Hunting (see rec.hunting)
     Domestic Cats
     Falconry (see alt.sport.falconry or alt.sports.falconry)

misc.animals.wildlife.felines
  The proposed unmoderated newsgroup misc.animals.wildlife.felines
  will be open to discussion on topics that involve wild felines
  (except feral, domestic cats).

  Examples of wild felines
     Cheetahs
     Leopards
     Lynxes
     Ocelots
     Tigers
     Lions
     Snow Leopard

  Allowed Topics (not limited to these)
     Behavior
     Diseases/medical care/food/rehabilitation
     Conservation/Legislation
     Caring for wild felines held in captivity
     Wild feline rescue
     Killing of wild felines
     Population control
     Clubs and Organizations

  Inappropriate Topics
     Hunting (see rec.hunting)

misc.animals.wildlife.foxes
  The proposed unmoderated newsgroup misc.animals.wildlife.foxes
  will be open to discussion on topics that involve wild foxes.

  Allowed Topics (not limited to these)
     Behavior
     Diseases/medical care/food/rehabilitation
     Conservation/Legislation
     Caring for foxes held in captivity
     Wild fox rescue
     Killing of wild foxes
     Population control
     Clubs and Organizations

  Inappropriate Topics
     Hunting (see rec.hunting)
     Discussion of other wild canines

misc.animals.wildlife.raccoons
  The proposed unmoderated newsgroup misc.animals.wildlife.raccoons
  will be open to discussion on topics that involve wild raccoons.

  Allowed Topics (not limited to these)
     Behavior
     Diseases/medical care/food/rehabilitation
     Conservation/Legislation
     Caring for raccoons held in captivity
     Wild raccoon rescue
     Killing of wild raccoons
     Population control
     Clubs and Organizations

  Inappropriate Topics
     Hunting (see rec.hunting)

misc.animals.wildlife.marine-mammals
  The proposed unmoderated newsgroup misc.animals.wildlife.marine-mammals
  will be open to discussion on topics that involve wild marine mammals.

  Examples of marine mammals
     Dolphins (all species)
     River dolphins (all species)
     Killer Whales
     Right Whales

  Allowed Topics (not limited to these)
     Behavior
     Diseases/medical care/food/rehabilitation
     Conservation/Legislation
     Caring for marine-mammals held in captivity
     Wild marine-mammals rescue
     Killing of wild marine-mammals
     Population control
     Clubs and Organizations

  Inappropriate Topics
     Hunting (see rec.hunting)

misc.animals.wildlife.canines
  The proposed unmoderated newsgroup misc.animals.wildlife.canines will 
  be open to discussion on topics that involve wild wolves and wolf 
  crosses.

  Allowed Topics (not limited to these)
     Behavior
     Diseases/medical care/food/rehabilitation
     Conservation/Legislation
     Caring for wolves held in captivity
     Wild wolf rescue
     Killing of wild wolves
     Owning Wolf Crosses
     Population control
     Clubs and Organizations

  Inappropriate Topics
     Hunting (see rec.hunting)
     Discussion of other wild canines

rec.pets.ferrets
  The proposed unmoderated newsgroup rec.pets.ferrets will be open to 
  discussion on topics that involving the care and ownership of ferrets 
  kept as pets.

  Allowed topics (not limited to these)
     Breeding/Breeders
     Equipment and supplies
     Toys
     Health/Veterinary Care/Medical Problems
     Behavior
     Nutritional Research
     Training
     Exhibit/Show Announcements/Rules
     Clubs and Organizations
     Books and Magazines
     Federal & State Laws on Ownership

  Inappropriate Topics:
     Discussion of Wild Ferrets
     Animal Rights (see talk.politics.animals)
     Research (except for nutritional)
     Hunting (see rec.hunting)

rec.pets.marketplace
  This newsgroup is to be used for the placement of ads for animals
  kept as pets and pet related products.  These ads can be commercial
  or private in nature.  Placement of 'Wanted :' ads is also allowed.
  Ads for animals not kept as pets or non-pet related products can not
  be posted here  (See misc.animals.marketplace).

rec.pets.rabbits
  The proposed unmoderated newsgroup rec.pets.rabbits
  will be open to topics relating to the care and ownership
  of pet rabbits. All kinds and varieties of rabbits kept as pets
  will be discussed.

  Examples of Pet Rabbits
     Albino
     Dutch Belted
     Lop-eared
     Dwarf
     Mixed Breeds

  Allowed Topics (not limited to these)
     Breeding/Breeders
     Equipment and supplies
     Toys
     Health/Veterinary Care/Medical Problems
     Behavior
     Training
     Nutritional Research
     Exhibit/Show Announcements/Rules
     Clubs and Organizations
     Books and Magazines

  Inappropriate Topics
     Discussion of Wild Rabbits
     Animal Rights (see talk.politics.animals)
     Research (except for nutritional)
     Hunting (see rec.hunting)
     Recipes
     Vegetarianism (see misc.animals.misc)

rec.pets.rodents
  The proposed unmoderated newsgroup rec.pets.rodents
  will be open to discussion on topics that involve the
  care and ownership of rodents kept as pets.

  Examples of pet rodents
     Gerbils
     Mice
     Rats
     Squirrels

  Allowed Topics (not limited to these)
     Breeding/Breeders
     Equipment and supplies
     Toys
     Health/Veterinary Care/Medical Problems
     Behavior
     Training
     Nutritional Research
     Exhibit/Show Announcements/Rules
     Clubs and Organizations
     Books and Magazines

 Inappropriate Topics
    Discussion of Wild Rodents
    Animal Rights (see talk.politics.animals)
    Research (except for nutritional)
    Hunting (see rec.hunting)
    Used as Food (eg, to feed reptiles) (see misc.animals.misc)

rec.pets.rodents.chinchillas
  The proposed unmoderated newsgroup rec.pets.rodents.chinchillas
  will be open to discussion on topics that involve the
  care and ownership of chinchillas kept as pets.

  Allowed Topics (not limited to these)
     Breeding/Breeders
     Equipment and supplies
     Toys
     Health/Veterinary Care/Medical Problems
     Behavior
     Training
     Nutritional Research
     Exhibit/Show Announcements/Rules
     Clubs and Organizations
     Books and Magazines

 Inappropriate Topics
    Discussion of Wild Chinchillas
    Discussion of Other Types of Rodent
    Animal Rights (see talk.politics.animals)
    Research (except for nutritional)
    Hunting (see rec.hunting)

rec.pets.rodents.hamsters
  The proposed unmoderated newsgroup rec.pets.rodents.hamsters
  will be open to discussion on topics that involve the
  care and ownership of hamsters kept as pets.

  Allowed Topics (not limited to these)
     Breeding/Breeders
     Equipment and supplies
     Toys
     Health/Veterinary Care/Medical Problems
     Behavior
     Training
     Nutritional Research
     Exhibit/Show Announcements/Rules
     Clubs and Organizations
     Books and Magazines

 Inappropriate Topics
    Discussion of Wild Hamsters
    Discussion of Other Types of Rodents
    Animal Rights (see talk.politics.animals)
    Research (except for nutritional)
    Hunting (see rec.hunting)

rec.pets.support
  The proposed unmoderated newsgroup rec.pets.support will be
  open to discussion on all topics related to support issues
  involved in the relationship between pets and their owners.

  Many people form strong, lasting bonds with their pets. When
  the pet is dying or dies, it is not uncommon for people to
  experience the same stages of grief as they would after the
  death of a person who was close to them.  Grief is not
  restricted by the species of the loved one.

  Too, there are issues to deal with that are unique to pet
  owners, such as whether to put a pet "to sleep," introducing
  pets to children and mates, owning animals with behavioral
  problems, what to do about mistreated animals, problems with
  veterinarians, breeders or pet stores, etc.

  Rec.pets.support would provide a forum for people who need
  advice on how to provide the best possible life for their
  animals. It is not limited to one species of animal; eg, since
  similar emotions are felt by all pet owners when their pets
  die, people with be able to empathize with each other
  regardless of their pet's species.

  Allowed Topics (not limited to these)
     Introducing pets to a new home
     Introducing pets to children and/or mates
     Support for when a pet escapes
     Owning animals with behavioral problems
     Dealing with mistreated animals and animal "rescue" topics
     Problems with veterinarians, breeders, and pet stores
     Putting pets "to sleep"
     Caring for sick or dying pets
     Grief after a pet dies

  Inappropriate Topics
     Animals that are not kept as pets
     Topics not dealing with support issues
     Medical/Health questions (see misc.animals.health)