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 ...

Are you an animal lover? Do cuddly cats, adorable dogs, cute hamsters and other lovely pets make you feel better after a long ...

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 ...

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

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

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 ...