I can admit I was wrong to deny my family a dog for so long. In just 18 months, our four new additions have enriched our ...

Several bronze animal statues and musical instruments have been stolen or vandalized at Portland-area playgrounds designed to ...

Kids don’t just love their pets — they may understand them better than adults do. National Kids and Pets Day celebrates the ...

The Big Red Barn toy set includes nine animal figures and a barn, but detachable fence handles pose a deadly choking risk ...

Chances are that you don't want to spot any reptiles at all. But here's a list of reptiles that you really, really don't want ...

For children, rocks can be spaceships. Pens can be fairies. And this kind of play can help protect mental health in childhood ...

Pets aren't just mere companions, they play an active role in improving their owners' well-being. But what does this ...

Police say a video led to an animal cruelty charge after two juveniles were accused of violently abusing a kitten.

Hamerton Zoo is not only home to wonderful animals but also play areas and a miniature train ride ...

"This is challenging for families because they do not have a good, science-based reference to go to when they are unsure ...

The Children's Home Society of North Carolina is actively recruiting families to adopt 9-year-old Ava. She is currently ...

A decorated Navy commander says she was forced to retire after 20 years of service simply because she is transgender.