Venus Bontadelli thought she'd left the nanny state behind when she fled California. But her new home of Powell, Wyoming, ...

Hedgehogs have smooth spines on their coat, similar to the bristles of a brush. Unlike rigid porcupine quills, which are sharp, these creatures are more approachable and not dangerous as pets. The ...

Watchers, it may be Monday (and thus, full of suffering), but we can still find ways to enjoy ourselves. Now, we've ...

The stories of how they got into the show ring begin differently, but the results are nearly all the same. African Pygmy goats have addicting appeal. The Sterling family of Alvin was given a Pygmy ...

Miniature goats are increasingly popular as pets, which is no surprise given how adorable and friendly they are. Although these smaller breeds of goats can make great family pets, they can be harder ...

What do Travis Kelce, Pesto the Penguin, and Demi Moore's dog all have in common? They are easy Halloween costumes for pets. Kelli Bender is the Pets Editor at PEOPLE. She has been working at PEOPLE ...

This is Jason, a 2-year-old domestic shorthair who came to the Humane Society of Missouri in early July. Jason is a sweet and cuddly boy who will make a fantastic pet for a lucky owner. To adopt • ...

BANGKOK — With her pinkish cheeks and natural charisma, two-month-old pygmy hippo Moo Deng is making millions of fans online and drawing bumper crowds to the Thai zoo where she lives. The pint-sized ...

MADISON, Wis. -- A spiny new face is coming to Henry Vilas Zoo. An African pygmy hedgehog is making its way to the zoo to become an "animal ambassador" who will help educate people about animals. The ...