Although they are less common than cats and dogs, ferrets are a popular household pet. They are small, energetic members of the weasel family that are intelligent and need diligent care. Are sable ...

The idea of getting paid to take care of pets may sound like a great idea, but pet sitting isn't for the weak. Not only do you have to ensure an animal you've never met before stays alive and well, ...

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 ...

It's one thing to travel the world with your family, a partner, or even your cat or dog. It's something else entirely to venture across the globe with a ferret by your side. Yet that's exactly what UK ...

Ferrets can be cuddly and fun, but they also nip, hide, and require supervision. This begs the question: are ferrets a good match for families with children? Here are some pros, cons, and precautions ...

A UK Royal Air Force airman quit his job and sold everything to travel the world — with his pet ferret. Charlie Hammerton, 25, was grieving following the deaths of his best friend, mother and adopted ...

NEW YORK -- For 15 years, ferrets in New York City have been living in the shadows, outlawed under Mayor Rudolph Giuliani, who famously told a ferret fancier that "this excessive concern with little ...

Oliver the white-coated ferret loves to hike, kayak and nap across the country Kelli Bender is the Pets Editor at PEOPLE. She has been working at PEOPLE since 2013. Her work has previously appeared on ...

First, make sure you’re living somewhere where they’re legal to own. California, Hawaii, and New York City ban ferret ownership entirely, and many municipalities throughout the U.S. may have similar ...