First of all, CARE for your pets so that they may care for you in return.

Second, follow these simple rules... Rules

Then, find out more, while helping other organizations around the community.
-PetSmart is a great store. They are helping local animal shelters and animals. To help them help the animals, or find out more, go here: petsmart.com
-You can also contact an animal control office by going to http://www.sdhumane.org/otherlinks/animalcontrol.cfm

The Humane Society has almost everything you would need to learn about what to do with animals. http://www.hsus.org

For more information about places or offices in your area, look in your Yellow Pages or other phone book for your county.

RedJellyfish.com is also a very helpful site to learn about various species of animals. It has a lot about conservation and helpful things that people should learn. All the products in their website are cruelty free. They have a great animal rights site.

You can also go to these sites or others for more information.
http://www.hsus.org -The Humane Society of The United States
http://www.sdhumanesociety.org -The San Diego Humane Society
http://www.sddac.com/ - San Diego Department of Animal Control
http://www.projectwildlife.org/ -Project Wildlife-Their mission is to "Rescue, rehabilitation, release and education."
http://www.safewithin.com/petsafe/ - Information about the safety of animals.
http://www.purinaone.com/homeFrameSet.asp - you can get a pet safety kit here.
http://www.co.broward.fl.us/ani01100.htm - Seasonal tips on how to keep your pet safe.
http://www.familysafety.com/ - "The Pet Safety Center" is a place to find out how to keep your pets safe along with more great informaion.
Dog Friendly.com is a place to find information about fun things to do with your dog.
http://www.pets-unleashed.com/petlovers/pethotel.htm - Taking a trip? Here are hotels and motels that allow pets to stay around San Diego.
A great site with a kid's guide to dog care
http://family.go.com/Categories/pets/ - Lots of Info. on various things about animals
America Online Keyword "pets" - stuff about pets
http://www.petfinder.org/ -a database to search for the type of pet you want. One may be in your area
http:www.petplace.com - a cool place with lots of information such as a "dog library" and "find-a-hotel" or "find-ashelter"
http://www.animalanimal.com - "The holistic animal community"
PetPlanet.com - Here you can buy things for your pet online, and much much more. IT has free e-mail and message boards along with pet travel and adoption information.