Ferrets can be cuddly and fun, but they also nip, hide, and require supervision. This begs the question: are ferrets a good match for families with children? Here are some pros, cons, and precautions ...

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, ...

Which electronic pet is best? An electronic pet can be a fun toy or a realistic companion. While the majority of electronic pets are designed for children, you can also find highly lifelike electronic ...

Do you have kids? What about pets? April 26 is National Kids and Pets Day. In 2005, pet-and-family-lifestyle professional Colleen Paige created this day to celebrate the bond between kids and their ...

When I was a kid, a pet changed my life. It was not our family’s lovable mutt Frisky, or even Murphy, my pet duck. No, it was a four-foot yellow rat snake named Fred I got for three bucks when I was ...

Children growing up with cats and dogs are less likely to develop food allergies later in life, Japanese researchers have found, building on previous research into a growing and potentially ...

The Fairfax County Animal Shelter is an open-admission shelter, so they take in any animals no matter their age, background, or medical history. They’ve also been taking in kids–not for admission, of ...

Animals have been the main characters or protagonists of many cartoon shows for generations, and these shows have been loved by all, young and old. So if your kids love animals and are looking for an ...

With Christmas quickly approaching, many are hosting or visiting events where young kids and pets may be present. ABC4 ...