Animal shelters need your support and your donations now more than ever. They operate 24/7, yet most receive little to no ...

Other near universal welfare issues among small pets — which apply to our cats and dogs, too — include monotonous and unnatural diets, boredom, and lack of enrichment. Pierce said that handling can ...

The Possible Health Benefits of Having Small Pets Experts will conduct interviews and surveys with people who adopted small pets, such as mice, rats, rabbits, hamsters, and guinea pigs, from shelters.

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COPENHAGEN, Denmark (AP) — A zoo in Denmark is asking for donations of small pets as food for its predators. The Aalborg Zoo said it is trying to mimic the natural food chain of the animals housed ...

Adopting a pet is one of the most heartwarming decisions you can make. For first-time pet owners, small pets often feel like the best choice because they are cute, need less space, and seem easier to ...

This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. Unorthodox pets seem to be in vogue at the moment as everything from squirrels to raccoons are popping up on ...

If you have young children, chances are you get weekly, if not daily, requests for a pet. While a family cat or dog is a right of passage for many, it can be a lot of responsibility for children who ...

TULSA, Okla. — Tulsa Animal Services announced they are resuming modest adoption fees for small animals, but said large dogs will still be able to be adopted for free. The shelter said all adoptions ...