The brave girl's father said he was "proud" of his daughter for having the "guts to pick up a snake and save her pet's life" Kimberlee Speakman is a digital writer at PEOPLE. She has been working at ...

Which guinea pig food is best? Guinea pigs, or cavies, are small mammals that originated from the Andes in South America and, despite their name, have no relation to actual pigs. These cute rodents ...

We have so many cute critters at Bay Area animal shelters, and guinea pigs are certainly no exception. Guinea pigs make great pets, especially for kids. Less fragile than rabbits and less skittish ...

If you’re thinking about getting a pet for your child, guinea pigs often come up as a top choice - and for good reason. These little fluffballs are gentle, social, and surprisingly fun to be around.

First things first: the guinea pig is not a pig and it’s not from Guinea. Now that we’ve cleared that up, let’s talk about what these charming rodents, also called cavies, actually are. Their ...

A container of abandoned guinea pigs recently was found in Lafreniere Park, and now, the animal shelter in Jefferson Parish is seeking homes for them. If anyone is considering opening their homes and ...

Skunk is described by staff at the Greenhill Humane Society as friendly, sweet and playful. He is a 2-year-old guinea pig with black and white fur. He previously lived with other guinea pigs but has a ...