Pets can play an important role in improving health, including for your kids. Owning a pet for the first time can be an exciting part of growing up. Pets can serve many purposes in your child’s life, ...

Deciding between the best first pets for children can be tricky. Whether you’ve grown up with animals or you’re embarking on this journey for the very first time, the pressure to get it right can feel ...

Heads up, pet parents: Halloween is here and kids aren’t the only ones who get excited about the holiday. While we should be avoiding feeding our pets candy at all costs, Halloween is the perfect ...

Introducing a pet into a child’s life can be one of the most rewarding decisions a family makes. The right animal companion can teach empathy, patience, and responsibility and provide a lot of joy and ...

From iDog to Nintendogs, you couldn't walk down a kids' aisle in the early 2000s without seeing at least one animal-related toy. Littlest Pet Shop pets took the frenzy of miniature toys like Polly ...

A toddler’s nap became a cozy cuddle party when her pet pig and pup joined in at her family's farm in Magnolia, Mississippi. Nova Grace, a 19-month-old, dozed off while playing with her unusual pets — ...

JACKSON, MI – Rein and Socks are just two of the many pets at Cascades Humane Society that are looking for loving forever homes. The CHS staff can’t get enough of Rein. He’s a 3-year-old Blue Heeler ...

Having pets in classrooms is an idea many teachers think about. Children love animals, and the thought of having a rabbit or fish nearby while studying can feel exciting. At the same time, classroom ...