Complete List of Cat-Related Email Lists

Introduction

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About these Mailing Lists

The actual manner in which you subscribe to each list can differ. I've tried to make it very clear how to do so for each list below. When I state that "your-name" is desired, that's your real name. For example, I would substitute "your-name" with Cindy Tittle Moore if I subscribed to a list with that in the instructions. If "your-email-address" is requested, that would be your email address. Again, for example, I would use tittle@netcom.com for "your-address". A few do not require either your name or your email address: in these cases, don't add this information, it is extracted directly from your email headers.

Other lists are NOT automated, and are contacted by request addresses that are maintained by real live people, so a short request like "Please add me to the herding list." is appropriate for these lists.

Please do not send mail directly to the list asking to be added or deleted from the list. It's poor form because your request gets spit out to all the subscribers on the list; creating unnecessary bandwidth and putting useless email into mailboxes around the world. Moreover, many list administrators simply ignore these messages. So use the contact addresses provided! And when you get welcoming information from the list after subscribing SAVE THIS INFORMATION. It will provide you with information on how to unsubscribe from the list when you wish to do so.

Since not all automated lists are run with the same software, please don't expect the same functionality across all of them. For example, on some lists you might "postpone" your email while you are on vacation. On others you simply unsubscribe and then resubscribe when you return. So read through any information you get from the subscription carefully.

Watch out for the common error of substituting the numeral 1 for the letter l. I've tried to make this clear by capitalizing wherever it seemed appropriate below.

Finally note that subscription may be arbitrated by the list owner or administrator at any time. Should a list owner decide that a particular individual should not be subscribed or remain subscribed, that is their prerogative. Inflammatory posts, baiting, flaming other individuals, spamming, or conducting commercial activities on the list are typical grounds for removal. Most lists make their preferences known in the welcome file.

If you are interested in starting up a cat-related mailing list, first consult with the providers of your account. Many are willing to let you run a list under their Listserv or Majordomo software already installed. Most will do it for free (as part of your account "perks"). Some may charge you for setting it up.

General Lists

FELINE-L

Feline-L is a general purpose mailing list for cat owners. Owned by Bill Gorman . This is a high volume list.

To: listserv@psuvm.psu.edu
Subject:

subscribe FELINE-L your-name

FUR-L

FUR-L is an organization point for transporting cats in need of rescue and rehoming across the country. "FUR" is an acronym for "Feline Underground Railroad." Owned by Bill Gorman .

To: listserv@psuvm.psu.edu
Subject:

subscribe FUR-L your-name

HOLISTIC VETERINARY CARE

Natural Pets is for discussing holistic alternatives in veterinary medicine for the care of companion animals. This is in addition to, or accompanying, orthodox veterinary care; it is not intended to replace same. Nor is it a forum for animal rights discussion. This list is owned by Gail Brookhart . This list's operation is currently suspended pending its move to a new site and to Listserv rather than Majordomo. Further details as they become available will be noted here.

Another such list is WELLPET, kept by Katrina Ritchie .

To: majordomo@cia.com.au
Subject:

subscribe WELLPET-L

VETERINARY LISTS

The VETMED list is a moderated forum for the discussion of issues related to veterinary medicine. You do not have to be a veterinarian to participate - in fact, most subscribers to this list are not veterinarians. Discussions of a technical nature - such as among veterinarians are welcome, as well as discussions of veterinary-related topics among animal owners and other interested people. Moderated by Stacy Pober and others.

To: listserv@listserv.iupui.edu Subject:

subscribe VETMED your-name

VETPLUS-L is limited to clinicians involved in veterinary and human medical practice or professionals working in medical research and teaching. To join this list, send email to jeffp@vetmed.wsu.edu or alb2@cornell.edu asking for VETPLUS-L's charter. You will be asked to fill out a questionnaire before being allowed to join.