In today’s world many people want more than just a dog or a cat as a pet. They want something unique, something that makes them stand out. This has led to some really strange pets becoming popular.

CAPE TOWN, South Africa (AP) — Fifty years ago, Banhine National Park in Mozambique was a wildlife haven, teeming with herds of giraffe, buffalo and antelope. Then, it was stripped nearly bare by ...

COLUMBUS, Ohio —Some pets just can’t stay out of trouble, and now their most unexpected misadventures are in the spotlight. Nationwide has opened voting for the 17th annual Hambone Award, honoring the ...

Some people find more comfort in a wagging tail than small talk at a dinner party, and science says that’s not strange at all. People who gravitate toward animals often see the world through a ...

Ragdoll Cat's Unusual Face Coloring Has People in Total Awe originally appeared on Parade Pets. It's always surprising when a litter of kittens has that one special baby. You know the one—they have a ...

Pet ownership isn’t all belly rubs and chew toys. Around the world, governments have stepped in with some truly unexpected laws that shape how people live with their animals. This article lists quirky ...

The award is presented annually to recognize the unique claims and bring awareness to the surprising things that can happen to pets. Ziya, a dog from Livermore, was kicked in the jaw and lost a tooth ...

Many exotic pet owners are hobbyists and they don't have experience needed. Oct. 23, 2011— -- The slaughter of over 50 renegade animals let loose from a backyard zoo in Zanesville, Ohio, ...