The joys and responsibilities of pet interactions and ownership are numerous. For adults, the emotional connection and the act of interacting physically with animals, whether owned or just visiting, ...

If you’re thinking about getting a pet for your child, guinea pigs often come up as a top choice - and for good reason. These little fluffballs are gentle, social, and surprisingly fun to be around.

Pets make great companions for people of all ages, and they offer opportunities for teaching kids how to be responsible, committed and accountable. Animal ownership is a commitment that offers big ...

Wondering whether ferrets can make good pets for kids? Here are some pros and cons of adopting a ferret into a family.

A research team from the INMA Project (Childhood and Environment) has analyzed how pet ownership during early childhood may ...

The young illustrator with ADHD and dyslexia creates children's books and pet portraits at her new mall kiosk.

April 26 is National Kids & Pets Day. In 2005, Colleen Paige, a mother, former EMT/medic and expert in celebrities, families, and pet lifestyles, created this day to recognize the bond between ...