One of the earliest memories for many of us is getting our first pet. Whether it was our family dog or a tropical fish we ...

Hamsters and guinea pigs are two of the most popular small pets, especially for young children. While they both may be small and cute, they have notably different personalities, needs, and care ...

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 ...

Classroom pets once seemed to be a rite of passage. They live in their tank in a classroom filled with children for most of ...

Take a look at these deflated hamsters - then we explain why your pet hamster appears a bit flat when resting.

When families start thinking about introducing a pet into their home, they usually consider those that the internet says are ...

Editor's note: All opinions, columns and letters reflect the views of the individual writer and not necessarily those of the IDS or its staffers. If you’ve ever lost a pet, you know that feeling of ...

A California animal shelter has rescued an unusually large number of small pets after a hoarding case. According to a press release shared by the Pasadena Humane on Thursday, Oct. 30, the shelter took ...

Studies show that kids ages 5 to 8 bond better with some pets than with others. Aquatic animals can provide just as many benefits as other, more high-maintenance pets. Hamsters and guinea pigs teach ...