- CHARTER: rec.pets.cats.anecdotes
- This unmoderated group is for the telling of cat stories. They can be stories of your cat, someone else’s cat or just a cat you’ve seen somewhere else. The stories can be humorous or sad but should steer clear of advocating animal cruelty in any form.Postings advocating animal cruelty in any form are forbidden.
Cross-posting is discouraged.
Commercial advertising in general is prohibited.
With the exception of PGP (and any other similar schemes) keys, no binaries are allowed in this group. Binaries should be posted in the appropriate binary group with a short message directing the reader to the file location posted here.
- CHARTER: rec.pets.cats.announce
- This moderated group is meant for quick access to informational postings covering all areas of cat ownership. Postings to this group will include, but not be limited to:
- FAQ’s about various breeds and their characteristics
- FAQ’s regarding care and feeding of domestic cats
- Catnames List
- Announcements of shows, gatherings of interest and upcoming events.
Appropriate FAQ’s already cleared for news.answers will be found here as will those that were regularly posted in rec.pets.cats. Announcements of new email lists are appropriate and acceptable. Postings will occur approximately every 4 weeks with the “Intro-FAQ” containing pointers to the regular FAQ’s appearing weekly.
Moderation policies:
Reader-supplied FAQs and informational postings on any feline related topic are welcomed and will be posted subject to moderator approval. Submissions related to medical matters are referred to veterinary professionals for confirmation of accuracy before posting.
No discussions are allowed on this group.
Commercial advertising in general is prohibited.
Cross-posting is not allowed. “Followup-To:” will be set to POSTER on all postings.
With the exception of PGP (and any other similar schemes) keys, no binaries are allowed in this group. Binaries should be posted in the appropriate binary group with a short message directing the reader to the file location posted here.
Moderator: Cindy Tittle Moore<rpc-info@iname.com>
Administrative contact address: rpc-info@iname.com
Article submission address: rpc-info@iname.com
</rpc-info@iname.com> - CHARTER: rec.pets.cats.community
- This unmoderated group is for the free exchange of ideas and experience about cats and among cat-lovers, whether from a human or imagined feline perspective.This is a freeflowing, sometimes whimsical group welcoming both light-hearted and serious cat-related topics, and the use of any writing style.
There are no restrictions as to form.
Postings advocating animal cruelty in any form are forbidden.
Commercial advertising and provocative or hurtful messages [flames] are forbidden.
With the exception of PGP (and other similar schemes) keys no binaries are allowed in this group. Binaries should be posted to the appropriate binaries group with a short message, directing the reader to the file location, posted here.
Cross-posting is discouraged. If you must cross-post, however, care must be taken to ensure that both content and form are entirely appropriate to all groups posted to, and that follow-ups are set accordingly.
- CHARTER: rec.pets.cats.health+behav
- This unmoderated group houses discussion concerning the health and behavior of domestic cats. Appropriate topics include the prevention and treatment of health problems and diseases; the care of pregnant, young, and geriatric cats; cat reproduction; heredity; first aid for cats; internal and external parasites; normal and abnormal behaviors in cats; techniques for changing unwanted behaviors; and theories concerning cat health, behavior, and physical characteristics.Specific examples of acceptable topics are these:
- Diabetes, feline leukemia, and other diseases.
- Safely eradicating fleas.
- Cats clawing furniture. NOTE – Declawing flame wars are STRONGLY discouraged.
- Choosing a balanced feline diet
Cats displaying health problems or sudden changes in behavior should ALWAYS be taken immediately to a qualified veterinarian. Advice provided in this group should NOT be accepted in lieu of such qualified care. Posters requiring quick responses during weekends and holidays should seek the nearest emergency veterinary clinic.
In general, posters should direct cute cat stories and fun questions to a more appropriate group. The following are examples of topics that are inappropriate here:
- My cat Fluffy does cute thing X, does yours?
- What’s the best cat toy?
Commercial advertising in general is prohibited.
Postings advocating animal cruelty in any form are not allowed.
Cross-posting is discouraged. Setting “Followup-To:” a more appropriate group, if one exists, is encouraged. Rational discussions are encouraged; personal attacks and flame-wars are strongly discouraged.
With the exception of PGP (and any other similar schemes) keys, no binaries are allowed in this group. Binaries should be posted in the appropriate binary group with a short message directing the reader to the file location posted here.
- CHARTER: rec.pets.cats.misc
- This unmoderated group is for all topics not covered by the other rec.pets.cats subgroups.Cross-posting is discouraged. Setting “Followup-To:” a more appropriate group, if one exists, is encouraged.
Postings advocating animal cruelty in any form are forbidden.
Commercial advertising is not allowed
Rational discussions are encouraged, personal attacks and flame-wars are strongly discouraged.
With the exception of PGP (and any other similar schemes) keys, no binaries are allowed in this group. Binaries should be posted in the appropriate binary group with a short message directing the reader to the file location posted here.
- CHARTER: rec.pets.cats.rescue
- This unmoderated group is for the discussion of feline rescue programs of all types. Subjects allowed in this group include, but are not limited to:
- General discussion of feline rescue methods and organizations, including breed rescue programs.
- Announcements from and for various rescue groups.
- Informational exchange on rescue methods
- Information on the availability of rescued cats for adoption and requests from those seeking to adopt rescued cats.
- Discussion concerning lost, stray, and feral cats.
- Rescue programs aimed at specific breeds
Advertising of cats for sale are strictly prohibited.
Commercial advertising in general is prohibited.
Postings advocating animal cruelty in any form are forbidden.
Cross-posting is discouraged. Setting “Followup-To:” a more appropriate group, if one exists, is encouraged.
Rational discussions are encouraged, personal attacks and flame-wars are strongly discouraged.
With the exception of PGP (and any other similar schemes) keys, no binaries are allowed in this group. Binaries should be posted in the appropriate binary group with a short message directing the reader to the file location posted here.