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.

While gifting a pet to a child brings joy, parents need to assess if their child is ready to take on pet caring ...

Millennials and Gen Z are reshaping long-standing notions of adulthood, family, and responsibility. One of the clearest signs ...

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 ...

A pet trust designates a new guardian for companion animals and sets aside funds for their care. Better yet, it’s legally binding. By Paula Span In 2016, Tracy Jennings received shocking news: A ...

Sara Amato never thought she'd get a dog, but once she did, she went all in. Amato adopted Finn, a now 3-year-old Australian cattle dog mix, from a pet rescue when he was 8 weeks old in 2022. The cost ...

Veterinary professionals who dedicate their lives to the well-being of animals are often driven by profound care and compassion. However, the demanding nature of their work—balancing medical care with ...

Planning for the possibility that a pet will outlive its owners or its owners’ ability to attend to it is sometimes overlooked in financial planning. “If your pet is important to you, regardless of ...