Most animal shelters share the same mission of caring for unwanted dogs and cats while helping them find forever families. Sometimes, certain dogs end up staying in shelters longer than others — dogs ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Jen Reeder is an award-winning journalist who specializes in pets. Achilles, a 10-year-old boxer mix, found himself up for ...

On a recent afternoon in a New York City subway car, a white dog with brown spots peered out of a man’s backpack. The dog, named Bertha, gave him constant licks. Bertha was found on the streets in ...