Hamsters and guinea pigs are two of the most popular small pets, especially for young children. While they both may be small and cute, they have notably different personalities, needs, and care ...

If you have young children, chances are you get weekly, if not daily, requests for a pet. While a family cat or dog is a right of passage for many, it can be a lot of responsibility for children who ...

A good class pet is active during the school day, comfortable with the average temperature and humidity in the building, and ...

Editor's note: All opinions, columns and letters reflect the views of the individual writer and not necessarily those of the IDS or its staffers. If you’ve ever lost a pet, you know that feeling of ...

A pet can become a loyal friend for a child, help develop responsibility and empathy, but only if the choice is made consciously and taking into account the age, health and lifestyle of the whole ...