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Boomers Need Pets and Vacations in Retirement

Reversal in luxuries versus needs changes for boomers in retirement lifestyle. Pet care and family vacations are among the top needs for retired boomers. More

Article | September 27, 2010

Some Foods Can Poison Your Pet

Prime Time Focus: Some Foods Can Poison Your Pet -- AARP Radio AARP Home » Home & Family » Family & Friends » Some Foods Can Poison ... PRIME TIME FOCUS Some... More

Article | August 18, 2010

Fancy Farewells For Your Pet

...viewing and a graveside service, including burial in a cemetery exclusively for pets? Then you’re among the growing number of people who want to... More

Article | July 28, 2010

Pricey Pet Food Isn't Better

Pricier pet food doesn’t mean it’s better, says Consumer Reports after consulting with eight experts in dog and cat nutrition. More

Article | July 7, 2010

Pet's Care Costs Can Add Up

A pet may be cute, but before you add one to your family, make sure you can afford it. The costs of pet ownership. More

Article | June 17, 2010

Airline Pet Fees

Peter Greenberg explains that airline pet fees have risen as a way for airlines to recover sagging fortunes. More

Article | June 17, 2010

New Twist on Pet Scams

New Twist on Pet Scams - AARP Bulletin AARP Home » Money » Scams a common scenario making the rounds is that the current owner is a missionary... More

Article | June 14, 2010

Monitoring Your Pet

Wonder if your pet is behaving—or well cared for—when you're away? Ease your worries with pet cams, available for homes and at... More

Article | May 17, 2010

Pets In Foreclosure

...aren't the only victims of the current economic crisis. When bad things happen to good pet owners, there are alternatives to losing the animal. More

Article | May 13, 2010

Pet Ownership and Exercise Among Midlife and Older Adults: An AARP Bulletin Poll

A positive relationship between pet ownership and exercise is supported by the results of this AARP Bulletin poll, although the magnitude of the relationship is... More

Article | May 12, 2010