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Thinking about getting a hamster? These adorable, round, and furry creatures are often mistaken for gerbils but they have distinct personalities and care needs. Before bringing one home, it’s important to ask: Are hamsters good pets for you and your household

At a pet store located next to a flea market in Burnside, Kentucky, on Wednesday morning, members of our rescue team encountered nightmarish conditions for dozens of animals.

Today, we’re releasing a report and hidden camera footage of investigations we have carried out at Petland store

Back in the 1940s, when government scientists were asked to check cosmetics for safety, they turned to rabbits. Dr. J.H.

Cary Smith already cares for six dogs at home, but when she heard a plea from the Homeward Trails Animal Rescue in Fairfax, Virginia, as the coronavirus crisis broke, she knew she just had to step up.

The pandemic has hit so many Americans so hard. Among them is Liliana, a single mother in Los Angeles who lost her job as a seamstress in March. She couldn’t find employment despite her best efforts and then, to make matters worse, she became sick with the coronavirus. 

Our latest undercover investigation of a Petland store, this one in Frisco, Texas, has revealed frail and ailing puppies, including dogs too sick to eat and suffering from vomiting and

Some animal tests take months or years to conduct and analyze (e.g., 4-5 years, in the case of rodent cancer studies), at a cost of hundreds of thousands—and sometimes millions—of dollars per substance examined (e.g., $2 to $4 million per two-species lifetime cancer study).

How big of an area does one or multiple pet guinea pigs need to feel comfortable, and what material works best to help them sleep?

Guinea pigs are a little higher maintenance than other small pets. Make sure you are ready for the commitment before adopting one of these gentle animals.

What is the Animal Welfare Act and how does it work? We dive into the history and future of this landmark legislation.

Thanks to pet vaccinations, US deaths from rabies has declined from over 100 to about 2 per year, but both people and pets are still at risk. Stay safe with vigilance and prevention.

Gerbils can be good pets for older children or families tight on space, but they are not for everyone. Learn how to decide whether to adopt one of these little explorers.