Under current state law, many animals are banned from private possession including lions and tigers and bears.

Exotic animals have long fascinated people, especially as social media and television have made close encounters with wild ...

Sloths have seen a rise in popularity over the last decade or so, and many people have become obsessed with them. They have adorable faces, they are great to cuddle with, they are lazy, and they seem ...

The moment you bring a pet into your life they become part of the family. Sometimes you want to make that family a little bigger. Whether it's a few cats or a couple of dogs, if you love animals and ...

Exotic animals might look fascinating online, but owning them in the United States isn’t always legal. Laws vary widely by state and even by city, with strict regulations in place to protect both ...

I’ve always maintained that the best kind of therapy involves a wet nose and a pair of long, fuzzy ears, and Michigan’s rural backroads are essentially a giant, outdoor sanctuary for the soul. As ...

Artie, an Arctic fox, yawns after a nap at the Endangered Wolf Center. Artie was formerly a pet who now lives at a refuge about an hour from Belleville. Joshua Carter Belleville News-Democrat Illinois ...

I said it at CES 2026, and I’ll say it again: the collision course between Tamagotchi-like digital pets and AI is upon us. It’s not just your round, plastic-looking egg anymore—we’re going premium, so ...

Want a behind-the-scenes look at downtown Nashville living? On April 19th, you'll have a chance to do just that during the Nashville Downtown Home Tour. Guests can step inside a mix of high-rise ...

SAGINAW TOWNSHIP, Mich. (WJRT) - A temporary restraining order has been placed against an exotic pet store in Saginaw Township for allegedly violating the Animal Welfare Act. A federal judge issued ...

Research suggests pets keep you healthier. But there are some caveats. By Dana G. Smith Dana Smith has a dog named Layla, the sweetest 8-year-old mixed breed. As a child, Dr. Dhruv Kazi was obsessed ...

When Kelly Anderson’s ragdoll cat Chai passed away unexpectedly at age 5, she was devastated. She didn’t want to adopt some other furry companion—she wanted Chai back. “She was my soulmate pet,” ...