The town was on a mission. We never gave up fighting for Bentley — and three years later, the facts finally won.

Recreational scent work lets dogs of every age, breed, and ability use their nose to search for hidden scents — a low-impact, confidence-building sport that's especially welcoming to reactive dogs and those with physical limitations. Ryder, a Labradoodle, found his outlet after a hip injury sidelined more active sports.

Massachusetts law allows pet owners to create legally enforceable pet trusts. Here's how they work — and why every pet owner should have one.