Many older animals in shelters often find themselves waiting a long time for their forever homes. Puppies and kittens are typically adopted at higher rates than adult or senior animals. The good news?

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 ...

November is Adopt a Senior Pet Month-a necessary campaign, considering many shelters euthanize senior-aged dogs and cats because they're viewed as undesirable. Fortunately, several organizations exist ...

Adopting an older dog or cat brings steady and meaningful companionship. Senior pets offer calm energy and genuine connection, which helps them fit easily into daily life. They do, however, have ...

Senior dogs can make loyal, loving companions, but their adoption involves a little extra planning. Knowing their medical history and creating a comfortable, safe environment ensures a smoother ...

One of the biggest challenges of bringing home a puppy or kitten is the time and effort it takes to train them. Potty training, litter box training, and teaching basic commands can be overwhelming for ...

STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. -- November is the Adopt-a-Senior-Pet month. They are just as lovable and, in a lot of cases, easier to care for than the youngsters. Unfortunately, the eldest tend to get ...

Whether you're looking for a loyal pal to take on a hike or to catch your favorite Netflix series with, a senior dog may be that perfect plus one. While people oftentimes turn to a puppy to take home, ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Parade Pets and Yahoo may earn commission from links in this article. I adopted my first senior dog fresh out of high school ...

The adoption clip of an older dog delivers a pure happiness jolt. The Instagram reel by @sharing.lov follows Sweetie, a 10-year-old shelter pup, as she finally leaves for her new home. We see her ...

Indianapolis, (WISH-TV)- November is National Adopt a Senior Pet Month. Tom Dock with Noah’s Animal Hospital and Nikki Sanders from Taffy’s Touch Senior Dog Rescue visited the studio this morning. “A ...