When most people think about getting a pet, they picture a trip to the local shelter or maybe a reputable breeder for a purebred dog. The ultra-wealthy, however, operate on an entirely different plane ...

In October, a U.S. Customs and Border Protection officer at California’s Otay Mesa border crossing noticed an odd bulge ...

Mississippi considers some animals to be inherently dangerous and others are considered to be public resources.

Thanksgiving is a special holiday that brings together family and friends, but it also can carry some hazards for pets.

Thanksgiving is just one week away, a holiday that brings family and friends together, but it also can bring some hazards for ...

Surprising pet laws shape everyday life. These unexpected rules reveal how communities protect animals, people, and local ...

Dr. Jacqui Wilmshurst writes from her heart about grappling with this "question from hell" many would like to avoid through ...

Wealthy and high-status individuals have kept collections of animals for various reasons, including displaying power and ...

Owning an exotic pet is something that requires more responsibility than curiosity. It’s not for everyone, but for those with the patience and resources to care for these unique animals, it can be ...

Authorities have seized an average of nine tigers each month over the past five years, highlighting a worsening trafficking ...

A new RTÉ kids series, The Big Pet Project — a wild celebration of Ireland’s most extraordinary pets and the people who love ...

Members of Hot Springs National Park Rotary Club got the opportunity to meet a St. Bernard and a peppermint corn snake last ...