It started with a turtle. Or at least the idea of a turtle. "My partner wanted a pet turtle. He likes turtles," said Derek Smiertka, 40, of Ferndale. "I did not." Nevertheless, in the interest of ...

Maybe you’re searching for a family pet that doesn’t come with a side of allergies (like a cat or dog), or maybe you like watching pet turtles move about their habitat. The lifespan of a red-eared ...