Small animals are popular with children and adults for many reasons. They're cute, and easy to handle, which means lots of cuddle opportunities. But not all small pet species enjoy being picked up or ...

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Small Animals are household pets normally housed in a cage. These include, but are not limited to, guinea pigs, hamsters, parakeets, turtles, fish, chameleons, etc. Excluded are animals that may be ...