Many of us have experienced the loss of a pet. It’s a feeling that words can hardly capture—horrendous, often surprisingly so ...

If birds seem to skip your feeder, the problem may be where it's placed. Certain everyday yard locations can make even the ...

Animals, including birds of prey, sled dogs and ponies, were the main draw during the annual Salt Creek Park District ...

In general, chickens make amazing pets. Getting chickens “for the kids” is a heartwarming idea that conjures up images of sun ...

Events include a snow-themed kids night, a funky party, a Dungeons & Dragons-themed murder-mystery event, an artist meet and ...

A man who regularly goes for outings with his pet parrot including shopping in Aldi and B&Q has said he 'loves seeing people ...

More than 2,000 birds have “graduated” from Parrot Kindergarten. A new documentary traces Jen Taylor-O’Connor’s journey to help bird parents teach them to play games, learn letters, even read. Parrots ...

Andrea Joslin, outdoor education director at Ernie Miller, said they get all of their birds from wildlife rescue centers, as ...

Vet Amir Anwary shares his top 5 dog breed recommendations for families including Golden Retrievers, Beagles and Labradors.

Set in the Blue Ridge range of the Appalachian Mountains, the southwest Virginia city of Roanoke is woodsy and outdoorsy—a ...

It speaks directly to the newspaper's presence in our lives — not just in terms of the information printed upon it, but in its identity as a physical object with many other uses.

Wrap up warm and step outside to enjoy the great outdoors. Essex is blessed with so many stunning walks from the Essex Way to the Saffron Trail, but there’s also lots of short walks ideal for a winter ...