Growing older can come with challenges — including increased loneliness. But experts say pets can make a big difference. From ...

Ageless Innovation's meowing "cats," wagging "dogs," and chirping "birds" have lifted the spirits of many seniors, with numerous state-sponsored programs funding the interactive, animatronic pets ...

Instead, things are much more mixed, as having a pet can sometimes have its downsides. And that’s the case for seniors too. A study by Ann M. Toohey at the University of Calgary published last ...

But pets do come with challenges. Caitlin Causey of Colorado Animal Rescue, which offers the Seniors for Seniors program, and Lori Kogan, professor at Colorado State University, spoke with ...

The foundation’s Senior PetAid Project provides financial assistance for pets living in affordable senior housing to help ...

The robotic pets will be distributed by the New York State Office For Aging. Helen Macura has always wanted a dog, but the Prohibition-era home she has lived in since 1945 isn't safe for a ...

The PETS program is helping to keep local seniors and their beloved furry and feathered friends together and thriving. PETS — which stands for Paws, Ears, Tails and Smiles — has been offered ...

When your pets enter their golden years, they generally require more medical attention than they did when they were younger. In an ideal world, a senior pet would be afforded the same pet ...

On June 3, NYSOFA announced that it will give away 4,725 additional robotic pets to seniors in ongoing efforts to combat senior loneliness. Greg Olsen, the acting director of NYSOFA, said that ...