The retirement age of therapy dogs cannot be determined solely by age, as dogs’ lifespans are highly variable. Giant breeds ...

Promoting well-being and facilitating meaningful connection in the school system is the goal of Bella’s Buddies, a nonprofit ...

WGAL has been taking a closer look at some of the equipment and programs that get funding from CMN telethon donations.

Caregivers cheered. “Look how good you’re doing!” said Hadley’s handler, Schellie Scott. Such small victories and moments of ...

Therapy dogs have become increasingly common in schools, where their calming presence offers emotional support and comfort to students of all ages. Unlike service dogs trained for specific tasks, ...

One of the unexpected effects of the social distancing restrictions associated with the Covid-19 pandemic has been the impact on certain types of therapy dog interventions. The particular programs ...

Dog handler Dana Friedman-Graham joins the Lisa Dent Show to talk about how she and her dog Sully visit patients and staff at Lake Forest Hospital as part of Northwestern Medicine’s Animal Therapy ...

Therapy dogs have long visited nursing homes and schools — even disaster sites — offering comfort to humans. A new study shows that a 10-minute visit from a therapy dog can help relieve patients' pain ...

A therapy dog at UCSF Fresno is making a difference for students and staff, offering comfort and stress relief during busy academic days.

A sheriff's office in Florida celebrated a special graduation for new therapy dogs who were trained to serve after they left ...

Research has found that those who interact with dogs can significantly reduce their anxiety and improve their moods.