Why is Christian Science in our name? Our name is about honesty. The Monitor is owned by The First Church of Christ, Scientist, and we’ve always been transparent about that. The church publishes the ...

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 ...

Hera arrived in her new home at six years old carrying the look many rescue dogs wear at first: frightened, overwhelmed, and unsure where she had landed. That first stretch mattered because nothing ...

Adopting a dog over the age of five often comes with common assumptions—that they’re harder to train, less likely to bond, or too set in their ways to adjust to a new home. But according to ...

Some of the best therapy for a frightened dog comes from a peer who completely understands life in a shelter. A beautiful ...

Vintage Pet Rescue in Foster, Rhode Island, provides care and finds homes for homeless, elderly dogs. The rescue places 200 to 250 dogs annually, with a 90% success rate for adoption. Many dogs arrive ...