Did you know some hamsters can inflate their cheeks to swim? Learn more about these adorable mammals.

The hamster has a reputation for being a lovable, cuddly household pet. They may have a penchant for running on exercise ...

Note: This story originally appeared onTODAY.com. Dinner is served! To tiny animals, on poker chips. In the latest "Tiny Hamster" video, a hamster is seen hosting a raucous Fourth of July party (with ...

Silky the hamster is hairless due to a genetic mutation. Selene Mejia, an animal care technician with the Oregon Humane Society in the city of Portland, crocheted a tiny sweater for Silky the hairless ...

If you have young children, chances are you get weekly, if not daily, requests for a pet. While a family cat or dog is a right of passage for many, it can be a lot of responsibility for children who ...

Some people go above and beyond the call of duty to help their pets when they get injured, and in the case of a cute little hamster who apparently broke his arm, the owners went as far as to put a ...

PORTLAND, Ore. -- An Oregon animal shelter went above and beyond to help a hamster, crocheting a tiny white sweater to help keep her warm. Silky the hamster is hairless due to a genetic mutation, ...