There are few things more joyful, if occasionally nerve-wracking, than having a pet in your home. And plenty of people agree.

City-dwelling raccoons are physically changing as they adapt to human environments. They are, however, still wild animals.

When we think of pets, we picture wagging tails, soft purrs, and playful chirps, creatures that share our homes, our routines, and often our hearts. Wild animals, on the other hand, are usually ...

Alabama’s exotic pet laws are stricter and more fragmented than many people expect. Instead of maintaining a single, ...

Owning an exotic animal in Tennessee requires getting proper permits and setting up quality care. Read this before taking ...

When it comes to pet ownership, many animal lovers look beyond cats and dogs. Some pet owners prefer snakes and lizards, while others like cuddling up with rodents and rabbits. That’s led to some ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Image Credit: Shutterstock. Forget fluffy puppies and purring kittens; some people have a fondness for the truly peculiar when it ...