For the last six months, Neville and Clementina have been living in the lap of luxury. Well, in Harriet Hart’s lap anyway. “They’re very affectionate,” Harriet, a senior who's living at Barkley Place ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Jen Reeder is an award-winning journalist who specializes in pets. Achilles, a 10-year-old boxer mix, found himself up for ...

What can you tell me about service dogs for seniors with disabilities? My 67-year-old father has chronic arthritis and Parkinson’s disease, and I’m wondering if an assistance dog could help make his ...

November is Adopt a Senior Pet Month. If you are considering adopting a dog, please consider adopting a senior dog from an animal shelter. The age of a senior dog is usually dependent on the breed and ...

When Marine Corps infantry veteran Colby Hartz learned that a 16-year-old dog had been abandoned because of her age, he drove to the shelter hoping to adopt her. By the time he got there, the dog had ...

What are the worst dog breeds for seniors? This is a really good question. As a dog trainer, I personally feel it is paramount to conduct research on dog breeds before making impulsive decisions. This ...

In February 2024, when Boo the Whippet became the first patient in a clinical trial of a life-extending drug for senior dogs, a call was put out for more canines. A milestone was reached in the ...