Meet Some Amazing Small Animals
Review your favorite small animal pet species and learn how to care for your pets — these online guides discuss habitat set-up, including feeding and temperament information.

Hamsters
Great for Beginners
Hamsters make great pets for school-aged children. Low maintenance, fun to play with, and interact well with people and environment.

Mice
Great for Beginners
Pet mice can make good pets for school-aged children, but they need a gentle touch, and patience. They are quiet, and easy maintenance.

Gerbils
Great for Beginners
Gerbils are adorable, but require proper housing, food, temperature, and exercise and prefer to be alone or with their own kind.

Rats
Great for Beginners
Rats are adorable, loving, and easier to handle than smaller rodents and make great pets for both children and adults. Plus, rats can learn many tricks.

Guinea Pigs
Great for Beginners
Guinea pigs make excellent pets for school-age kids and older because they have distinct personalities and are friendly. Plus, guinea pigs live long lives.

Rabbits
Great for Beginners
Rabbits make great pets. They’re friendly and love to socialize. However, some breeds, particularly the longer-haired rabbits, may require daily grooming.
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