Lifespan is a big one—some pets are short-term companions, while others are with you for decades, like some tortoises. That ...

National Animal Crackers Day is right around the corner, and Stauffer's®, a wholly owned subsidiary of Meiji America Inc. and the category leader in animal crackers and cookies, is ready to celebrate ...

Learn what really makes a dog “good with kids,” from temperament to training and safe supervision for every age.

Local families took advantage of summer-like conditions to come out April 3 to Lake Metroparks’ Penitentiary Glen Reservation, where they learned how animals parent their young, practiced using their ...

Choosing the right pet for children can be a great decision for families, as pets not only provide companionship but also teach children many valuable life lessons such as responsibility, empathy, ...

One of the earliest memories for many of us is getting our first pet. Whether it was our family dog or a tropical fish we grew to love, these animals made an impact. Around age 5, a child’s ...

Get close to wildlife at this Pennsylvania animal park, where hand-feeding and a relaxed atmosphere create a unique ...

The upcoming animated adaptation of “Animal Farm,” directed by “Lord of the Rings” actor Andy Serkis, transforms Orwell’s ...

Baby Animal Days at Indian Ladder Farms brings a low-key, hands-on chance to meet baby farm animals this spring.

For families looking for an activity to end the holidays with, these animal parks will provide a day of learning and fun.

This week, while many are schools are on spring break, the organization is running its “Reading to Pets” program, designed to sharpen kids’ literacy skills while they spend time with an adoptable pet.

Children experience dog bites more often than adults, mainly because they move quickly and get close to the animal’s face.