Pet ownership marks an important chapter in any child's life, as it can help educate them about the circle of life. However due to the responsibility of caring for animals, parents often opt for ...

Hamsters are small, cuddly balls of fur enjoyed by many families and experts say they're perfect pets for inexperienced owners. "They are really a pet, just like any other," said Tony Adler, ...

Caitlin O'Kane is a New York City journalist who works on the CBS News social media team as a senior manager of content and production. She writes about a variety of topics and produces "The Uplift," ...

You may be fascinated by the fact that there are more than 20 unique hamster species you can find across the world. That’s quite overwhelming when you want to pick your next pet. In all fairness, only ...

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 ...

Carrie King starts and ends her day the same way — providing daily care for her in-house small-pet rescue and sanctuary’s 36 hamsters, pet mice and guinea pigs. The downstairs area of King’s Tucson ...

Hamsters might look like tiny, snack-powered athletes, but their daily habits can feel baffling if you are new to owning one.