November is National Senior Dog Month. In a nation of 80 million dogs, animal groups estimate that almost half of them are older than 7. I have one of those dogs — and a cat. Every day, my 12 ...

When you add up lifetime costs for dogs and cats, it can be jaw-dropping: According to the Rover report, the average lifetime cost for care of a 10-year-old dog is $34,550, and it's $32,170 for a ...

Ask your local shelter if they have a pet food bank. If you are not in need of one at the moment, offer to start one. Use search engines to research “pet food banks and meals on wheels programs ...