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

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 ...

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 ...

Mississippians became very familiar with rhesus macaques recently after a truck that was carrying some overturned and several escaped. While the monkeys were considered to be a danger to humans, some ...

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 ...