However, the furry friend of an older adult should fit certain criteria: fairly low-maintenance, small sized and friendly ...

Here’s a breakdown of of the different types of assistance dogs and how to find a credible canine training program.

Dear Savvy Senior, 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 ...

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 ...

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 ...