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

April 30 is National Adopt a Shelter Pet Day, celebrated annually to raise awareness for the millions of animals waiting in shelters to find their fur-ever homes. The day aims to encourage people to ...

If we had gone to the shelter on a different day, someone else might have adopted Sonny. I don't even want to think about the ...

When it comes to movie dogs, I'm sure we're all thinking the same thing – how cute they are and how, deep down, we would love to adopt them for our own houses. Or is that just me? I'm not sure, but ...

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 ...

I adopted my rescue dog thinking I was giving him a better life. What I didn’t expect was how much he would change mine. In the days I felt lost, he gave me routine, purpose, and a reason to keep ...

Shannon Novey and her family were ready to bring another pet into their home after the loss of their beloved poodle, Coco. They’d gotten their previous dogs from breeders, but at the urging of her ...

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, ...

In James Gunn’s “Superman,” David Corenswet stars as the titular character — but the real star of the show is Krypto, his foster dog, who has had a significant cultural impact. Thanks to the love ...