However, the furry friend of an older adult should fit certain criteria: fairly low-maintenance, small sized and friendly disposition. Read on to see our picks for the best dog breeds for seniors.

She is a German Shepard mix who’s up for adoption at the Franklin County Dog Shelter and Adoption Center ... “I’m drawn towards the seniors, they already know the ropes and it would just ...

As our cherished dogs enter their senior years, their health, enrichment, exercise, dietary, and social needs can change. By learning the ins and outs of taking care of senior dogs you can better ...

The Frosted Faces Foundation, a rescue organization out of California, rescues senior dogs and finds them forever families, all while providing these families lifelong medical care and supplies to ...

Recently, we saw a senior Labrador named Buddy whose owner hadn’t noticed subtle signs of illness.  After performing blood ...

LIZZIE IS A NINE YEAR OLD SCHNAUZER MIX. IT’S GIVING JUST ANIMAL SHELTERS AND SENIOR DOGS IN GENERAL, A NATIONAL SPOTLIGHT. SENIOR PETS STAY IN SHELTERS LONGER. THEY’RE EUTHANIZED MORE OFTEN.

Jay Mikosch adopted his dog, Murphy, from a local animal shelter. Murphy had ended up at the shelter because his previous owner needed to move into a senior living community ...