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Is Your Dog a Scaredy-Cat? It May Be Symptom of a Deeper Problem

According to a new study, dogs who get spooked by loud noises may be afraid of more than just thunder. An article...

How to Play Chess: The Basic Rules

Here is a piece value chart. It is a handy chart to look at to remember what each piece is called....

RECALL ALERT: One Dog Dead After Eating Pet Food Tainted With Euthanasia Drug

Evanger’s Pet Food is recalling five lots from its “Hunk of Beef” line of cat and dog food. Spurred on by...

This State Could Be the First in the Country to Ban Cat Declawing

A new law may make it illegal to declaw your feline friends — that is, only if they live in New...

Pawsitive Progression: Adoption Rates Soar at Virginia Animal Shelter

Image via Richmond County Animal Care and Control Image via Richmond County Animal Care and Control Image via Richmond County...

RECALL ALERT: Pet Food Sold at PetSmart May Contain Metal

PetSmart issued back-to-back recalls for two brands of pet food sold at the retailer after consumers complained the wet food...

Think You’re a Neat Freak? Here’s Where People Pay the Most for Housekeeping

Picture this: Your living room floor, free of children’s toys and assorted homework assignments. A bedroom, any bedroom, minus those...

RECALL ALERT: SodaStream Plastic Bottles May Explode

SodaStream issued a voluntary recall for more than 50,000 of its plastic bottles over fears the containers may “burst under...

These Are the States With the Healthiest Pets. Is Yours One of Them?

Fact: Animals make our lives infinitely better. (Think about it: Have you ever seen a cute kitty Youtube video that didn’t fill...

This Abandoned Dog Now Has a Full-Time Job at a Gas Station

World, meet Negão, an abandoned pup who is now a full-time gas station employee with a loving family. The older...

This Disabled Goldfish Got a Wheelchair and It’s the Cutest

A little goldfish is making a big splash thanks to an aquarium store manager with some ingenuity and a background...

RECALL ALERT: Popular Dog Food Company Issues Voluntary Recall

Image via FDA Dog owners, listen up! Blue Buffalo Company is voluntarily recalling a production lot of its wet food...

Service Dog Saves Lives When He’s on Tour With Blake Shelton

While some country music fans would consider Blake Shelton the main highlight of his own tour, they’d be wrong. Jazz,...

The Best ‘Employee’ at This Nursing Home Is Oreo the Cat

One of the best ‘employees’ at a Cleveland-based nursing home is a black and white cat named Oreo. “She’s like...

Animal Lover Turns Home Into Sanctuary for Senior Pooches

Sher Polvinale wears her heart on her sleeve. The self-described caregiver says she has empathy for those who arguably need it most: pets,...

It’s Official: Talking to Our Pets Is a Sign of Intelligence

Pet owners sometimes get strange looks for having long conversations with their furry friends, but it turns out the act...

The Elder Care Glossary: 34 Terms You Should Know

If you’re acting as a family caregiver for a loved one or close friend, here are 34 senior care-related terms...

This Big Dog Accidentally Got a Tiny Bed but He Loves It — and We Love Him

An Indiana rescue dog made the best of it when his owner accidentally ordered him a bed that was too...

April the Giraffe Had a Baby Boy — Now You Can Vote on His Name!

The wait is over! April the Giraffe gave birth to a healthy male calf Saturday as millions of social media...

Don’t Fall for This Fraudulent Lowe’s Mother’s Day Coupon on Facebook

An online Facebook scam is tricking social media users into thinking they will save money on Mother’s Day gifts at...

‘How I Met My Dog’ Is the Tinder of Pet Adoption

Maybe your dog just isn’t that into you. Or could it be the other way around? Pet adoption can be a...

Hiring Outside Help to Keep Your Home Clean

As homeowners, renters, landlords, parents, professionals and pet owners, we all have plenty to do without having to clean house....

Your Guide to Senior Care Options

The vast majority of seniors — nearly 90 percent — prefer to age in their own home, according to AARP’s 2012...

Quality Care and Your Home Care Aide

It’s a relief to have finally arranged for home care for your parent or spouse. But that’s only half the...

This Adorable Dog Treats These Chicks Like Her Own Puppies

MOUNTAIN, Wis. — Be prepared to say “aww” as you read the story of Flame the dog and how she became...

5 Ways Older Workers Can Combat Age Discrimination in 2017

Whether you’re re-entering the work world after retirement, or are energized and simply dedicated to your nine-to-five, there are a lot of 50-plus...

Why We Care: Sarah M., Caregiver for Pets With Special Needs

One night this past winter, Sarah M. came home to find a package on the doorstep. “There was a shoebox...

Real Story Spotlight: “My favorite is when the residents give you a kiss on the cheek and tell you that they love you, because you know they mean it.”

Vicky G., a senior care provider in Mechanicsburg, PA,chats about finding a her second career in senior care. Mechanicsburg, PA – A well-liked member of...