METAIRIE, La. — The Lacoste family said they are, "beyond devastated," after state authorities arrived at their Metairie business Thursday night to take away their 22-pound pet nutria. The 2-year-old ...

She’s got a soft spot for vermin. A so-called extreme rodent fanatic has gone viral after bathing her 50 rat “babies” in her kitchen sink. Michele Raybon, 51, of Palmdale, California, hasn’t stopped ...

METAIRIE, La. — The Lacoste family said they are, "beyond devastated," after state authorities arrived at their Metairie business Thursday night to take away their 22-pound pet nutria. The 2-year-old ...

Rodents are fascinating little creatures that provide hours of entertainment. They are easy to care for – and most love interacting with their owners. One of the downsides to keeping rodents as pets ...

A Louisiana couple is sharing their joy after winning a fight against the state to keep the pet rodent they rescued from the side of the road. Denny Lacoste knew he had to take action when he spotted ...

JUST LIKE WE LIKE WATCHING TV. MICE, RATS, HAMSTERS, AS WELL AS ONE CHINCHILLA AND IN TOTAL WE TOOK IN 363 OF THESE SMALL ANIMALS. CRITTER JITTERS ARE REAL FOR ME. I ONCE HAD A BABYSITTING JOB WITH A ...

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) determined that the facility was operating under insanitary conditions, including ...

Rats and mice have been living with humans for centuries — and humans have been working for just as long to keep them at bay. These animals sometimes contribute to public health risks and problems in ...

Rat poison has been found in pet food suspected of causing kidney failure that has killed at least 16 cats and dogs nationally. However, it doesn’t necessarily mean that’s what’s been causing pets to ...

Soft fur, a sensitive nose, a wagging tail and a propensity for snuggling. Curious, loyal and always up for snacks and head-scratches, they’ll sometimes lick your hand in greeting. That’s a dog, right ...