Animal shelters continue to make pleas to help clear kennels. Nationally, 7% more animals are entering shelters than leaving this year, according to the organization Shelter Animals Count. Some of ...

Helen Macura has always wanted a dog, but the Prohibition-era home she has lived in since 1945 isn't safe for a potential pet. Her childhood dream of owning a dog finally came true a couple years ago, ...

Having the companionship of a dog can enrich your golden years immeasurably, enhancing both your mental and physical health. In fact, AARP notes that dogs can reduce stress, loneliness, and depression ...

Companion Animal Care of Brevard County hosts "Rock the Paws" to support its mission of fostering pets of seniors facing challenges.

A recent survey on behalf of MetLife Pet Insurance found that nearly 1 in 2 pet owners (48%) choose to adopt puppies or ...

There’s a general societal discourse that pets are good for our mental and physical health, although the research does not match up to this. Instead, things are much more mixed, as having a pet can ...

If you’ve ever had to lift your dog onto the couch or watch your cat struggle to make the jump, you know that some everyday moments can be a challenge for small or aging pets. This $15 find at Five ...