For so many of us, our pets are more than just companions — they are family. In fact, of the 86.9 million US households that have pets, 97 percent consider their pets to be part of their family. Yet, as much as our pets contribute to our families, our homes

Part of opening your home, and your heart, to a pet is acknowledging that their life expectancy is much shorter than ours, and it’s likely will face the grief of losing them. For many of us, we recognize and accept that possible pain in return for the decade or more

Loneliness and social isolation are significant issues for older adults, impacting their physical and mental health. Approximately one in three older adults experiences loneliness or social isolation, with potential links to various health problems. While some rates have decreased since the peak of the pandemic, baseline rates of loneliness remain a concern,

July is National Pet Hydration Awareness Month and with another record-breaking heat wave sweeping most of the country, it’s a great time to remind not only pet owners, but anyone who comes across homeless animals and wildlife in these extreme conditions, the importance of ensuring water is available. Dangerous levels

Many families with single species pets are hesitant to introduce new animal to the mix and a lot of that has to do with a handful of preconceived notions about the ability of dogs and cats to cohabitate. Certainly, there are many households with dogs, cats, and even birds all