If you are thinking about adding a new canine companion to your household, you might have your eyes on an adorable and playful puppy.  However, before you make your decision, you should also consider the option of adopting a senior dog instead. Senior dogs are usually older than 7 years, ...

There is an old saying: You can’t train a senior dog. It’s a new trick. In reality, it is just the opposite of that saying. It is easier to teach an old dog a new trick than a new one. Old age makes a dog more attentive. Hence, dogs listen ...

It is always possible to start training your dog, even if your pet dog is a grown-up. Maybe you adopted or rescued your dog when it was already an adult. So, keeping yourself and others around your pet safe would be best. Then, the question arises whether it is possible ...

Sophia, a 14-year-old Golden Retriever, was brought to Friends Forever Animal Rescue on Monday. According to Casey Newton, the founder of the shelter, the owner informed them that she had visited various shelters in search of someone to take the dog, and Friends Forever Animal Rescue was her final stop. ...

Keeping an aging dog is quite a task, especially if you need more clarification about the changes they may go through at this point in life. Your beloved four-legged baby will eventually grow older, and as they do so, you must make some slight changes to your home to ensure ...

Sanctuary Rescue usually accepts dogs left at local shelters, and again, they came up for support when they heard about Abby. Abby was left off at the shelter with her belongings, such as a bed, toys, vet records, two bags, including sweaters, and a framed portrait. Abby’s family was going ...

CLOVIS, Calif – A local photographer launched a campaign to help the senior dog community. Val Woodward, a Clovis photographer with Fur Real Life Photography, says “60 Super Seniors” is a project that captures pictures and highlights senior dogs. Proceeds from the campaign will go toward Lucky Dog Rescue @ ...

Dogs age faster than humans, which means they reach senior status much earlier. It’s a fact that we all understand the moment we bring home a new puppy – no matter how young he might be today, someday he will grow into an old, grey senior. But dogs, by their ...

Orthopedic dog beds offer your dog better body support than traditional dog beds, making them an ideal option for dogs heading into their senior years. Problems like arthritis, soreness, joint pain, stiff muscles, and hip dysplasia become more common for senior dogs and make it more difficult for them to ...

Most of the time it has been seen that senior dogs get overlooked at rescue shelters because either they are old or do not look cute enough. Often senior dogs are the ones who have a lot of love to give. They might not be highly energetic, but they make ...