One of the most popular pets to get when you are kid is a hamster. These furry friends are great for first-time pet owners since they are considered to be a low maintenance pet and take up little ...

They may not ever top any "most popular pet" lists, but hamsters can make great companions for anyone who prefers a pocket ...

Hamsters are common family pets. They’re distant cousins of mice and rats. Their small size and cleanliness make them easy to care for. Hamsters are good pets for children or first-time pet owners.

MOBILE, Ala. — The town that introduced Mardi Gras to the New World in 1703 and fire ants in the mid-1930s can now be celebrated for putting hamsters on the map. This startling and perhaps forgotten ...