Pet rats are intelligent, social, and affectionate companions that make wonderful additions to many households. Despite common misconceptions, these small rodents are clean and trainable and bond ...

When most people think of animal shelters, dogs and cats come to mind. But at many shelters, including Marin Humane, there are lots of other critters looking for their forever homes. One of the more ...

Rats are thin-tailed, medium-sized rodents, and you can find them all over the world. "True rats" belong to the genus Rattus, and around 60 species have been recognized so far, including the house rat ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Steve Satushek / The Image Bank via Getty Images Small animals are popular with children and adults for many reasons. They're cute ...

When temperatures rise, small pets can struggle much more than we do.