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 ...

While rescue shelters for dogs and cats can be found in many Oregon cities, there are fewer options for small pets like hamsters, hedgehogs, rats and chinchillas. The Little Critter Crew is working to ...

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 ...

If there's anything that I've learned since writing about pets and animals here on Pet Helpful, it's that animals with disabilities never let their condition hold them back from living normal lives.

During the holidays, some families may consider adding a new family member and bringing home a pet as a gift for their loved ...

A California animal shelter has rescued an unusually large number of small pets after a hoarding case. According to a press release shared by the Pasadena Humane on Thursday, Oct. 30, the shelter took ...

“They absolutely love each other,” said their mom, Rachel Stout. — -- It’s not every day that you find siblings who are this sweet to each other, but that’s probably why this heartwarming video ...