If you and your family are a house constantly full of pets and always looking to adopt, or you're allergic to cats and dogs but the younger ones keep asking for a pet, then you may consider adopting a ...

Birds can be wonderful pets if raised and handled correctly. There are many types of house birds, but not every bird is appropriate for a pet. Some birds need to live in large flocks to be healthy and ...

It’s important to think about your lifestyle before selecting a pet to keep you company. You might not want to adopt a dog or cat if you live in a small space or if you spend a lot of time out of the ...

Most birds will make their presence known by using unique sounds. Certain bird breeds are notorious for being vocal. And while your pet bird’s voice may appeal to you, it could be hurting your ...

The best small pets are a great way to introduce a cute companion (or two) into your home without feeling like they’re encroaching on your space. We love cats and dogs as much (if not more) than the ...

Before we got our guinea pig, Jingles, I was pretty clueless about vet care for small animals, meaning the varieties that are not dogs and cats. When Jingles joined our family, I knew little about ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Joan Verdon is a veteran retail reporter based in Northern New Jersey. Petco is thinking small with its next big move, and taking ...

Many breeds of hawks live and hunt in Santa Barbara County. Cats, small dogs, pet birds (outside in their cages for the day or in aviaries), chickens, other poultry and rabbits may become a meal for ...