Exotic animals are intriguing for a variety of reasons, leading some people to covet them. But these wild creatures are not conducive to being kept as pets, and many are illegal to own in the United ...

When looking for a new pet, there are some common options everyone knows about. Dogs, cats, rabbits and birds are just some of the traditional pets you can usually count on. However, depending on ...

In the process of writing my book on pet-related conversations in clinical settings, I've been researching and reflecting on some court decisions involving animals, particularly pets. There are ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. If you’ve recently seen a peacock wandering around near Thatcher Avenue, it’s not an escapee from the Pueblo Zoo. Zoo officials ...

Humans have been turning wild animals into pets for thousands of years. Pets – animals kept for companionship, not for food or work – were widespread in ancient Egypt. In Australia, First Nations ...

Ever dreamed of living on a farm with your own chickens, ducks, or goats? Then having farm animals as pets might be the next best thing! “Farm animals make great companions,” says Matthew Aversa, ...

Animal cruelty involves inflicting harm, injuring, or killing an animal. Animal cruelty can be intentional and can involve neglect of food, water, shelter or medical needs. Other forms of animal ...