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 ...

Before you non-rat fans stop reading, here’s a gentle reminder that, contrary to the image of dirty street animals, ...

The main problem I see with first-time pets is that the new owner decides that the pet is more of a hassle than they expected. I certainly understand that. Not all of us are interested in spending our ...

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.

A small animal rescue in West Michigan made international news after 78 dogs were removed and the rescue founder arrested. Lisa Cober started Cober’s Canine Rescue at her Norton Shores home four years ...

Small Animals are household pets normally housed in a cage. These include, but are not limited to, guinea pigs, hamsters, parakeets, turtles, fish, chameleons, etc. Excluded are animals that may be ...

Clear the Shelters, our monthlong pet adoption initiative, is about two weeks away. Meantime, the Connecticut Humane Society wants you to know there aren't just cats and dogs looking for a forever ...