Many people think of mice and rats as pests rather than pets. Ironically, I see them as both: I vigorously wage war against the wild mice that periodically try ... Read More

This story is so touching I can't resist mentioning it, even if it is only very loosely related to exotic pets (it does feature a tortoise, at least). Owen ... Read More

The Best Friends Animal Society have designated June 23-25 as "Best Friends Weekend." To celebrate, the Best Friends Animal Society is inviting everyone to perform acts of kindness toward ... Read More

When I was in high school I had a cockatiel named Smokey. Well, actually, I had 2 cockatiels named Smokey; the first became ill shortly after coming home with ... Read More

If you have been admiring the hamsters and gerbils at the pet store but can't decide which species is right for you, here's help: What to Expect from a Hamster and ... Read More

People looking for an unusual pet are sometimes drawn to a variety of species of non domestic felines from bobcats to tigers. While these are beautiful animals and are ... Read More

Pet birds Guide Alyson Burgess has put together a neat list of Ten Reasons Birds Make Good Pets, with intelligence at the top of the list. Like lists? You might also ... Read More

Although surgery on rabbit is not without risk, the advantages of spaying and neutering far outweigh the risks once you have found a good rabbit vet. Find out the ... Read More

Now this is a marketing campaign worthy of support! Panasonic Battery Corporation of America has come up with a campaign to advertise their new Oxyride Batteries that is designed ... Read More

Wolfdog "ownership" is not to be taken lightly, as wolf dog crosses have some characteristics that can make them a challenging addition to the family. However, if you are ... Read More

I've heard it said that living with a bird is like living with a perpetual preschooler - you love them to pieces, but sometimes their behavior can leave a lot ... Read More