Therapy dog Diamond provides social support, reduces anxiety, and improves mood for patients at the hospital, bringing joy ...

In 2020, Nanette Zeller and her husband decided that they were finally ready for another dog. At Caring Hearts for Canines, ...

Smokey, a seven-year-old Great Dane with Tioga Police and Fire, is one of only two registered first responder therapy dogs in ...

Dogs offer unconditional love, acceptance and loyalty, making canines not just popular pets but also the most common animal used in therapy. Therapy dogs can even be effective in virtual interactions, ...

Some dogs sit, shake, or roll over. Jovie the therapy dog, however, performs a trick that requires patience, balance, and self-control. A delightful video shared by the Instagram account ...

Marcus has found a new career as a therapy dog, for which he is perfectly suited on account of being affectionate, friendly and polite ...

Humans and dogs have had a special bond for centuries. Coming home from a long day to a wagging tail is bound to cheer anyone up. But dogs have proven to be so much more than just pets. Research shows ...

Pet therapy dogs are used in hospitals and hospices to ease anxiety for patients and their families. Studies show that animal-assisted therapy can reduce blood pressure, stress and feelings of ...

lying SOLON, Ohio — Students at Solon Schools’ Regano Early Learning Center recently welcomed a special four-legged guest when Henry, the Solon Police Department’s certified therapy dog, stopped by ...

Turns out, you can’t pet a therapy dog wrong. Students reported lower stress no matter where they focused their touch.

At a Murphy-Harpst Children’s Center in Georgia, many of the teens have lived through severe neglect, abuse or abandonment. The residential program serves young people who are aging out of foster care ...

Bernie, Lilith and their people showed up to the Tucson Now desk with Devyn Shea to talk about their Pet of the Year nominations.