The pros and cons of having a dog go beyond a simple whim. We're talking about what it means to share your life with an ...

“That is a long time to have a friend,” I say gently; looking into the tear-filled eyes of an elderly gentleman. He held in his lap a small 15-year-old terrier cross named George, who was losing his ...

Which is the more ethical course: honoring the system’s ageist rules, or bending those rules in service of compassion?

For many animal lovers, adopting a pet from a shelter is the gold standard. It gives the pets another chance at a happy home, and in some cases, can save the animal from euthanasia. In recent years ...

April 30 marks National Adopt a Shelter Pet Day, a day dedicated to raising awareness about the countless animals in shelters waiting for loving homes. This annual event encourages potential pet ...

Meet Charlie! He’s neutered and about five years old. He’s looking for his forever home. He is so lovable! He rolled over and ...