Welcome to Animallama, a pet blog educating small pet owners on how to take good care of their furry family members!
Hi! My name is Monika. I started this blog 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 blog posts are 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
Writing about rabbits
Emily has strong background working in animal care with small animals like rabbits, guinea pigs, and more. She has been keeping rabbits as pets for over 16 years, which has granted her with a wealth of knowledge.
Katelynn Sobus
Writing about guinea pigs
Katelynn Sobus has 10 years of experience caring for guinea pigs. She’s owned four in her lifetime and continues to stay up to date on their care by listening to experts, reading studies, and talking to piggy owners.
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
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
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).
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