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Exotic Animals Let Loose During Night

The news out of Columbus, Ohio about what happened at an animal preserve during the night where the animals were set free is heart wrenching on so...

Hedgehogs make great pets for gentle people

Hedgehog popularity has boomed in the 21st century. They are so cute and look as though you could pick one up and just love it. In literature and...

Sugar gliders - tiny pets that need a lot of attention

A small pet gaining popularity is the squirrel-like sugar glider. A native of Australia this sweet marsupial gets her name from a preference for...

Info 101: Wild box turtles are not pets

You found the most beautiful box turtle (a) in a culvert, (b) crossing the road, (c) in your backyard and you want to "rescue" her. Do so...

Fostering, a great way to get to know different pets

You know you love animals, but that is the problem. You love all species and breeds, big and small, carnivores and herbivores, old and young....

First Pet - A book worth reading

When I knew this book was being published, I knew I would have to read it. Between by interest in politics to my love of canines, this book seemed...

Private reptile rescues may have the pet for you

Houstonians all know about BARC, HSPCA, Harris County Animal Control and the other large, multi-species shelters where we may go to adopt an animal...

Oil spill: How to help turtles, birds and fish

The British Petroleum (BP) oil spill is all over the news and we know this disaster has long term consequences for animals. Do you, like me, feel...

Gulf oil spill: You want to help the animals, but you don't know how

Pet lovers are animal lovers. The following volunteer opportunities are for people who either are not animal experts or who do not have the time or...