"#Rats have a bad reputation, but they actually make really great companion #pets," [MSPCA Vice President of #Animal Protection Mike Keiley] said. "They're smart and clean. They also form deep bonds with their owners."

via WBZ: https://www.cbsnews.com/boston/news/rat-adoption-pets-mspca/

#boston #massachusetts #animals #pet #rat #rodent #exoticpets #exoticpet

Looking for a way to celebrate #IguanaAwarenessDay with your scaly friend? How about checking in for some primary care? Okay, maybe not so much fun, but definitely important! We offer comprehensive care for avian & exotic #pets at Angell Animal Medical Centers. From wellness exams to beak and nail trims to imaging and surgery, we’ve got it covered!

Learn more here: https://www.mspca.org/angell_services/avian-and-exotic-medicine/

#iguana #iguanas #exoticpets #exoticpet #pet #massachusetts #boston #waltham

NEW: We’ve taken in more than 1,200 #pets in the last month alone through local surrenders, out-of-state transports, transfers from local shelters, and as strays. Now, we need your help!

If you’ve been considering getting a #pet, visit any of our four shelters, which are all full of awesome #animals looking for new homes. 1/

#massachusetts #dog #dogs #cat #cats #exoticpet #exoticpets #animal #dogsofmastodon #catsofmastodon

"I grew up in a small Ohio town, where exotic animal ownership was essentially accepted. It wasn’t like having a cat or dog, but I remember that a kid in my school had a pet bobcat, which the parents unceremoniously kept locked away in their basement." —Sam Myers for Slate

https://slate.com/life/2025/07/exotic-animal-auction-pets-zebra-fox-llama-rural-america.html/?src=longreads

#exoticpet #animals #wildanimals #pets #writing #reporting #nonfiction

#WhoKnew #petSquirrels were this #popular?

#squirrel #squirrels #squirrelCraze
#exoticPet #exoticPets
#popularPet #popularPets

https://www.atlasobscura.com/articles/pet-squirrel-craze