One of the most important decisions you’ll ever make in life is adopting an animal in need. But your new forever friend is ...

Hamsters, gerbils, guinea pigs, and even rats have long dominated the market as preferred picks for pint-sized pets. But there's another miniature mammal that's starting to gain popularity in the pet ...

Sharing Animal Memes Is Good for Your Health, According to a New Study originally appeared on PetHelpful. There are few things as enjoyable as scrolling through funny and adorable animal memes.

For more than a decade, in blog posts and scientific papers and public talks, the psychologist Hal Herzog has questioned whether owning pets makes people happier and healthier. It is a lonely quest, ...

For more than a decade, in blog posts and scientific papers and public talks, the psychologist Hal Herzog has questioned whether owning pets makes people happier and healthier. It is a lonely quest, ...

Animals shelters across Wyoming have been scrambling to find foster homes for their homeless pets for the holiday season.

Watching videos of pet monkeys online is an enjoyable pastime and it looks like lots of fun – but is it a good idea? Watch this compelling video if you have ever considered keeping a monkey for a pet.

Being an animal lover and a pet owner, pets have been good for me. They help us live a healthier life. They gently wake us up to remind us that it’s time for breakfast or that we need playtime. They ...

Pet owners are treating their animal charges ever more like humans. But that isn’t good for pets, or for us, many experts argue. By Linda Baker This article is part of our Pets special section on ...