Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Close-up of friendly and cute Monk Parakeet. Green Quaker parrot is sitting on woman shoulder. Woman is petting parrot.© ...

Alabama is home to many snakes, both venomous and nonvenomous. Learn which 11 species are common and what to do if you see ...

When anyone hears of Grizzly Ranch, it doesn’t sound believable. However, it’s a very real bear rescue located in rural ...

Exotic pet laws in the United States are confusing to most people. One state may allow animals that another bans outright.

They wear vests instead of capes, but service dogs are real-life superheroes for many. But not every dog wearing a vest is the real deal, causing serious issues. Many people are taking advantage of ...

My daughter Frances calls me at least once a week to tell me, “There’s a dog on the side of the road without a collar. He’s so skinny,” or “There’s two dogs with five puppies. What do I do?” She’s a ...

PERKINSTON, Miss. (WKRG) — You need a permit to own an exotic animal in the state of Alabama, but even then, it’s a lot more work than you might expect. Owning a monkey can seem fun and exciting when ...

Stray animals in a fast-growing northern Alabama city will continue to be housed at their current shelter. The Athens City Council in a special called meeting on Monday unanimously approved a one-year ...

Most counties in North Alabama are considered underserved for large-animal veterinary care.

Alabama’s exotic pet laws are stricter and more fragmented than many people expect. Instead of maintaining a single, comprehensive list of approved pets, the state regulates wild and exotic animals ...