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

Annie Peters, president and CEO of Pet Partners—a Bellevue, Wash.-based national therapy animal organization focusing on improving human health and well-being through the human-animal bond—traces her ...

MOUNT PLEASANT — The minute he sees Spencer, 2-year-old Justice Syas lets out a loud squeal and reaches for him with both arms. Spencer is a 125-pound Great Pyrenees who resembles a fluffy white cloud ...

Therapy dogs are some of the best animal companions around, and these dogs are trained to spread positivity around by providing affection and companionship to individuals in need.s. They are often ...

Being a pet parent is one of the many joys in life, filled with unconditional love, laughter and companionship. The bond you share with your furry friend goes beyond words, creating memories and ...

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, ...

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 ...

School Resource Officer Lindsey Michels is seeking approval to introduce a therapy dog in Ripon schools and the community. The dog, funded by donations, aims to provide emotional support, aid in ...

Therapy dogs are often touted as a way to give students a reprieve from busy academic schedules or remind them of their own pets at home, but a recent study from Chatham University found that ...