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Pets can come in all shapes and sizes. While some animal lovers may consider themselves “dog” or “cat” people, others enjoy smaller pets, also referred to as “pocket pets,” like ferrets. Many people ...

Take one look at a happy ferret at play, and you'll immediately understand why so many people love them. They're so effusively energetic, constantly moving, playing, and exploring - and when they're ...

NEW YORK -- After gaining ground as pets in much of the U.S., ferrets still can't be at home legally in its biggest city. New York City's Board of Health narrowly decided Tuesday to maintain a ...

Ferrets can make great pets, with their high energy level and fun-loving personalities, but they aren’t right for everyone. If you’ve been thinking about bringing a ferret into your family, there are ...

Finding the right companion animal can provide a happier, healthier life for many families. Ferrets can be a popular choice due to their adorable faces and cuddly personalities, although they are ...

Ferrets have long weaseled their way into many people's hearts. To the surprise of some, the small fury animals were domesticated centuries ago, and they can be great pets for people who live in small ...

Ferrets are beloved, curious creatures whose popularity as a family pet has steadily increased over the past decades. However ...

There are many animals in the weasel family, including polecats, ermines, stoats, and ferrets. Most well known among the weasel family of creatures is the ferret. Ferrets are a popular household pet ...

They live in the only U.S. state besides Hawaii that bans residents from keeping ferrets as pets. But these renegade ferret lovers have no plans to abandon their long, furry friends. Instead, they're ...

NEW YORK (AP) — After gaining ground as pets in much of the U.S., ferrets still can't legally be at home in its biggest city. New York City's Board of Health narrowly decided Tuesday to maintain a ...