Top Five Myths About Pet Adoption

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Many people seeking a new pet bypass the adoption option for one reason or another. While there are certainly some situations in which purchasing from a reputable, responsible breeder is ideal, consider this list of five … Read More

Can Cats Be Trained To Get Along With Rats?

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One question that I frequently hear from prospective rat owners is, "I have a cat. Will the rats be safe with a cat in the house?" Unfortunately, there is no single right answer to that question. … Read More

WHS Ad – October 30, 2007 – Please Adopt Me!

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Marty, 137540 Marty is happy to be one of the first cats in the cat adoption condos at the new shelter! Marty has a bit of a surprising story…. Stray for 10 months, when he was … Read More

Pet Rats – Why They Make Great Pets

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By Scott McHenry Anyone looking for a new pet wants a pet that is clean, socialized and well trained. Most people don’t know that these are all qualities of pet rats! There are many misconceptions about … Read More

Snakes

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By Bob Cheney Well, what is there about them you can say that is positive? How can anybody trust a creature that is born without arms or legs and smells with its tongue? Obviously, you can … Read More

Rats – Ten Things You May Not Know About Them

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By Sarah Ann *In ancient Rome, the people called rats, “big mice” and mice were referred to as “little mice”. The actual translation was Mus Maximus (big mouse) or Mus minimus (little mouse). * Near the … Read More

How to Care for Your Guinea Pig Pet

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How to Care for Your Guinea Pig Pet By Dee Cohen Guinea Pigs Care and Health Guinea pigs are often requested by kids to have in the home. They are kid-friendly as they tend not to … Read More

Sugar Gliders, The Perfect Pocket Pet

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Sugar Gliders, The Perfect Pocket Pet By Julie Jones If you have been thinking about getting a great small pet that is friendly, fun and entertaining then you should consider a sugar glider! Here is some … Read More

Rats vs. Hamsters: Which is the Better Pet for Your Toddler?

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Rats vs. Hamsters: Which is the Better Pet for Your Toddler? By Mary Jensen When choosing a pet for their child, many parents are more inclined to choose a hamster over a rat. They see the … Read More

Peculiar Pets

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Peculiar Pets By Jonathon Hardcastle People have found shelter and comfort in pets since the beginning of time. Animals have been man’s best friend, protector and a source of great pleasure. Dogs, cats, parrots, birds, rabbits … Read More

Raising Breeding and Caring for Chinchillas

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Raising Breeding and Caring for Chinchillas By Greg Edwards Raising, breeding and caring for chinchillas which are small rodents belonging to the South American Andes are explained in the following paragraphs. In Chinese, the rodent is … Read More

Raising Breeding and Caring for Chinchillas

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Raising Breeding and Caring for Chinchillas By Greg Edwards Raising, breeding and caring for chinchillas which are small rodents belonging to the South American Andes are explained in the following paragraphs. In Chinese, the rodent is … Read More

Teach Your Rabbit Its Name!

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Teach Your Rabbit Its Name! By Trisha McFarlane Rabbits are rodents, varying in all shapes, sizes and colors they are understandably a very popular pet. Traditionally kept in hutch out in the back yard, rabbit owners … Read More

Rats as Pets – 5 Myths Busted

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Rats as Pets – 5 Myths Busted By Dawn Arkin History has depicted them as filthy creatures that brought about the Black Plague of the Middle Ages. Hollywood has shown them as vicious killers ready to … Read More

Pet Rat Breeding: 10 Crucial Questions You Must Consider

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Pet Rat Breeding: 10 Crucial Questions You Must Consider By Colin Patterson Breeding any animal is both an art and a science. You should not take it lightly. Here are ten major questions you should ask … Read More

Is Your Pet Rat Sneezing? The Facts You Should Know

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Is Your Pet Rat Sneezing? The Facts You Should Know By Colin Patterson Being a “rattie parent” can be worrisome when your little ones are doing things like sneezing. My goal with this article is to … Read More

Is your Pet Rat Cool?

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Is your Pet Rat Cool? By Diana Davidson If the environment is too hot, Rats can’t naturally cool themselves off. Rats cannot sweat like humans and they cannot pant like dogs. Therefore Rats are very sensitive … Read More

Basic Needs For Your Pet Ferret

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Basic Needs For Your Pet Ferret By Lee Dobbins A ferret can be a fun pet that will provide you with hours of amusement. If you are thinking about adopting a ferret, you should take the … Read More

Do-It-Yourself Gerbil Toys – Cheap Gerbil Toy Ideas That Are Fun and Safe

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Do-It-Yourself Gerbil Toys – Cheap Gerbil Toy Ideas That Are Fun and Safe By Julie Campbell Gerbils love to play. They chew, gnaw, dig, tear, and run throughout every waking moment of their days. To help … Read More

A Fan of the Rat Pack?

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‘Rat man’ says ‘nature’ overwhelmed him – Yahoo! News After that, Dier was hooked on the rodents, which he described as gentle, lovable and an endless source of entertainment. He later bought four more at the … Read More

Hedgehog Basic Care

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Hedgehog Basic Care By Michael Russell Hedgehogs are very interesting, fascinating pets to own. These pets are not for everyone though. Before you get one, you need to learn how to take care of them and … Read More

Pet Rat Care

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Pet Rat Care By Michael Russell Even though it might not seem like it, rats actually make great pets and companions. They are very smart animals and extremely clean. Rats absolutely love attention and form strong … Read More

Caring Guide for Hamster Babies

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Caring Guide for Hamster Babies By Jalte Aimal One can’t just take his eyes off hamster pups, as these tiny cute little creatures will sure have your attention. Baby hamster are born without any fur and … Read More

Pet Rats: Understanding Common Rat Behavior and Body Language – A Rat /People dictionary

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By Diana Davidson I’m about to take you” behind the scenes” into the rat mind. You could say this is a Rat /People dictionary on Rat behavior. If you pay careful attention to the things I’m … Read More

Amazing Chinchillas

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Amazing Chinchillas By Sandra Kwok They are more affectionate than dogs, smarter then rabbits, more fun than the average hamsters; less temperamental than cats and …………the list goes on. There is simply no comparison. Meet the … Read More

Virtual Reality Games Pit Pets Against Owners

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Virtual Games for your Pet Mouse or Hampster? If you’ve ever wanted to match wits with your pet hamster, Mice Arena could be the game for you. As in a traditional video game, players navigate a … Read More

Chinchillas – How They Make a Good Pet

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Chinchillas – How They Make a Good Pet By Gary Prestwich Chinchillas make great pets. Unlike other small animals, the chinchilla’s lifespan is about fifteen years. That’s great for the folks that really get attached to … Read More

The Top Three Pet Rat Training Mistakes

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The Top Three Pet Rat Training Mistakes By Colin Patterson It can be very rewarding to train your pet rats to do tricks and learn obstacle courses. Since they tend to be highly intelligent creatures, rats … Read More

Pet Rat Care: The Top 10 Mistakes of New Rat Owners

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Pet Rat Care: The Top 10 Mistakes of New Rat Owners By Colin Patterson Being a dedicated rat owner can be very rewarding. All it takes is a little research and a lot of preparation. If … Read More

WHS Ad – Do you want a Pet Rat?

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The WHS has many, many baby rats up for adoption, please consider one today! Low adoption fee of $6.95 includes a health exam & 14 days of vet care if needed. The WHS needs your donations … Read More

Chinchillas As Pets

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Chinchillas As Pets by Valerie Garner You may wish to consider a chinchilla as a possible pet. They are of the rodent family, (but it doesn’t seem that way). Also known as “chins” they have incredible … Read More

Sugar glider, Pocket Pet with attitude.

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I have always been fascinated by these pocket creatures, so here is some information.   It is around 16 to 20 cm (6.3 to 7.5 in) in length, with a slightly longer tail, and weighs between … Read More

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