Welcome to Animallama, an online resource center educating small pet owners on how to take good care of their furry family members!


Hi! My name is Monika. I started this website after witnessing the mistreatment of too many small pets kept in tiny, unenriched cages, simply because their owners were unaware of the importance of providing humane and proper care. This motivated me to spread the word, educate, and help small pet owners everywhere provide the best possible care for their furry companions. My goal is to make a positive difference in the small pet community, by sharing ethical care guidelines and science-based advice.

If you’re a proud owner of small pets like guinea pigs, rabbits, rats, mice, or hamsters, then you’ve come to the right place! Here, you’ll find a wealth of valuable tips and insights to help keep your furry friends happy and healthy. Our content is crafted by experienced and knowledgeable small pet owners, sharing their years of wisdom and expertise with you.

Monika Kucic

Website owner, writer & editor


Our writers:

Emily Bingham author

Emily Bingham

Writing about rabbits

Emily Bingham is a professional freelance writer and long-time rabbit owner. Over the last twenty years, she has had multiple rabbits of different breeds and different genders.

In those years, she’s seen almost everything, including pregnancies, health emergencies, behavior issues, and more.

From the beginning, Emily has made a point of learning more about rabbits to give her rabbits their best lives. One thing she’s learned in her time is that free-roam indoor rabbits are happier and healthier. That’s why she is an advocate for free-roaming rabbits.


Katelynn Sobus author

Katelynn Sobus

Writing about guinea pigs

Katelynn Sobus has 10 years of experience caring for guinea pigs. She’s owned four in her lifetime, kept in both C&C and homemade cages.

She likes fleece bedding and wooden items, as her piggies tried to munch on anything plastic!

Katelynn continues to stay up to date on their care by listening to experts, reading studies, and talking to piggy owners.


Alison Blyth author
Alison’s heart rat

Alison Blyth

Writing about rats

Alison Blyth has been keeping rats since 2000. After 20 years specializing in rehabilitating animals with medical or behavioral problems, she is now working to breed a line of rats with reduced susceptibility to common health issues.


Beri Instone author
Beri’s mouse

Beri Instone

Contributor to our mice, rats, and hamster posts

Beri Instone is small rodent wrangler extraordinaire and custodian of many mice, hamsters, and rats. She’s providing her expertise and contributing to our posts with her valuable experience.


Bethany Crane author

Bethany Crane

Writing about rats

Bethany Crane is a fully qualified veterinary care assistant personally experienced in keeping rats as pets. She also has a rich professional experience with rat care (husbandry, veterinary care and enrichment).

Want to Get in Touch?

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