The fair's first-ever wiener dog race is slated for 10 a.m. Oct. 8 at the grandstand. Standard and miniature dachshunds can compete.

By Paula Span KFF Health News SEPTEMBER 15, 2025 For a while, walking the dog felt hazardous. Earl Vickers was accustomed to taking Molly, his shepherd-boxer-something-else mix, for strolls on the ...

More and more older Americans are dying by gun suicide—especially white men, whose rates far outpace other groups, a new analysis from The Trace and GQ reveals.

The ShinyDew Pooper Scooper (Amazon.com, $24) is a foldable, 32-inch-long dog poop picker upper, so you don’t have to bend to ...

For older pet owners with limited mobility, daily tasks like feeding, walking or cleaning up after their pets can become ...

For older pet owners with limited mobility, daily tasks like feeding, walking or cleaning up after their pets can become ...

A shelter in Illinois is celebrating two major milestones: the adoption of a senior dog that had been at the shelter for over a year and a major facility first. Introducing Wendy, a dog that has been ...

PHOENIX — The Arizona Humane Society (AHS) became one of 119 animal shelters across the country to earn funding to support its local senior dog caretakers. The Grey Muzzle Organization, an entity that ...

Every shelter pet deserves a loving home to grow old in, especially the overlooked Senior Dogs, hoping someone will give them a chance. They know they’re not as “cute” as puppies, or maybe not quite ...

Having a senior dog can be joyful, but it also comes with some challenges. A common issue for many pet owners is a decrease in appetite, which can lead to weight loss and health problems. As dogs age, ...

Meet Bibi, a sweet, gentle Shih Tzu mix who’s almost always happy to cuddle and never met a treat she didn’t like. If you’re looking to adopt a loving canine companion, this little 7½-pound charmer ...