My wife and I do not own any dogs, but have found that some animals make just as good pets, or even better. If for some reason you cannot have a dog, or just do not want one, these are great alternatives, however they are illegal as urban pets in most areas.

I wonder if a skunk would make a nice pet? I saw one once in a pet store. I dismissed it as a curious oddity, -perhaps I should revisit the notion of owning a pet skunk.

Oh, I’m too sexy for my fur, too sexy for my fur, so sexy it hurts! 15 hilarious pictures of kitties looking for love in the Kitty Personal Ads.

Many of us have seen dogs jump in agility, we have seen horses jump at horse shows, we have seen dolphins leap into the air at Aquarium shows, and have pet cats that jump everywhere. I bet not too many have seen rabbit jumping contests though.

Everyone knows the Golden Retriever, the Lab, the Pomeranian, but what about the more unusual dog breeds? Maybe you’ve heard of them, but how much do you really know? There are many breeds worth mentioning for their rare and unique qualities, but these are the five I find most intriguing.

A horse is a horse, of course, but check out these unusual breeds of horses and find out what makes them different.