Black-capped chickadees, dark-eyed juncos and cardinals congregate around a backyard feeder as birdseed falls to the grass like sprinkles. Suddenly, from the sky comes a flash of vivid green and blue, ...

My first pet was a colorful parakeet named Joey, a comedic little character that used to perch on his toy bicycle with my mother’s help and ride around the kitchen table. Readers who are old enough to ...

Rosie Bloom had been missing from her conservatory for six weeks when a 7-month-old cat named Bear, who lived about a mile away from the bird’s owner, caught her and delivered her to the feline’s ...

When my children wanted a pet, I knew I couldn't get a dog or cat because we live in an apartment, and the deposit is very expensive. Fish are nice to look at but not so great for young children. I ...

ORLAND HILLS, Ill. – A family in Illinois lost their pet parakeet to a mysterious illness. They bought the bird from PetSmart and now the chain has removed parakeets from more than 500 stores ...

Quaker parakeets are popular for their charming and funny personality. They can mimic human speech, making them fascinating pets. They’re an excellent choice for families looking to have a smaller ...

I have been the local property supervisor at a large apartment community for several years. I thought I was well versed in my reasonable accommodation responsibilities, but recently I received a ...

SAGAMIHARA, Japan — A pet parakeet was returned to its Japanese owner Wednesday after the brainy bird told police its home address near Tokyo. The male bird, called Piko-chan, escaped early Sunday ...