Before adopting a hamster, know they have a short 2–3 year lifespan, are nocturnal, need ample cage space, live alone, and require secure housing, gentle care, and regular health checks.

An animal rights group is calling for local action after a federal report revealed conditions at a local hamster breeder led to animal deaths and trauma.

A Long Island woman was arrested last week after her golden retriever overdosed on opioids, prompting a Suffolk County SPCA ...

When it comes to money, women face a number of unique challenges. "Rich Girl Nation: Taking Charge of Our Financial Futures" ...

A woman allegedly neglected six dogs, five cats and a hamster in her Long Island home, according to the Suffolk County SPCA.

A vulnerable adult was living inside the home under the woman's care, and the woman's dog nearly suffered an opioid overdose, ...