An animal lover and advocate since she was a kid, explains how she veered into kitten care, led by a random encounter with a little black cat peering out of a treetop. She rescued that five-week-old ...

We asked veterinarians what to look for in the best hamster cages. Our top picks include large enclosures for Syrian hamsters and sturdy wire cages.

With shelters overflowing, these animals are hoping for a warm bed, a caring owner, and a forever family.

They placed a hamster wheel in the wild to see whether ... belief that wheel running is an artificial behavior, confined to animals in captivity. It raises intriguing questions about the ...

A UF student pleaded no contest to a first-degree misdemeanor of animal cruelty Monday morning in connection to the death of Timmy, a hamster who lived with her owner at Broward Hall. Benjamin ...

Churchill park, Alaska. Image by Jennifer C., CC BY 2.0 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/2.0, via Wikimedia Commons. Eager to dive into the captivating world ...

If you’re wondering how to take care of your guinea pigs, we’re here to help. Find out all you need to know about appropriate housing, a healthy diet, guinea pig behavior, and more. Guinea pigs are ...

So he decided to call an animal race that sought 12 winners to name each year after. The contestants were instructed to cross a river and reach the finishing line. The Cat and the Rat both decided ...

OAKDALE, Calif. – After dozens of horses were found dead during an animal neglect investigation in San Joaquin County, a local nonprofit is caring for the surviving animals. More than 30 animals ...

HARRIS COUNTY, Texas — It's a pet owner's worst fear -- learning your beloved animal died while in the care of a facility you trusted. That's what happened to a family in northwest Harris County ...

As a spirit animal, the elephant encourages individuals to foster strong, meaningful connections with others and to value collective harmony over individual success. This lesson in social bonds ...

This is much longer than other small mammal pets like hamsters, mice, and rats, but shorter than animals like dogs or cats. The guinea pig lifespan is likely the result of their size; larger ...