Local cockatoo is helping raise critical funds to bring therapy animal visits to people and communities nationwide. - ...

Animal-assisted therapy (AAT) and broader animal-assisted interventions (AAIs) represent a developing field within complementary medicine that employs trained animals to support and enhance ...

Ever notice how a pet’s presence can instantly calm a storm of emotions? Whether it’s a friendly tail wag or a warm purring cuddle, animals have a unique ability to soothe, ground, and heal. This ...

I've long been interested in the general topic of human-animal interactions and given my research in play behavior by various nonhuman animals (animals,) I was intrigued by the title. I'm glad to have ...

You hear a lot these days about dogs who alleviate Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, horses who cure kids with ADHD, and dolphins who can relieve depression. These and other forms of Animal Assisted ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. A new program in Bellingham is helping to bring some peace to people in hospice care with the help of some furry and feathered ...

Pets have a way of touching our hearts in ways words often cannot. For centuries, humans have shared their lives with animals, finding comfort, companionship, and joy in their presence. Over the past ...

Caroline B. Schaffer, DVM, spoke last Tuesday to members of Cornell Companions and others in the Cornell community. Cornell Companions is a pet visitation program that offers individuals with special ...

Utah Pet Partners improves human health and well-being with therapy animals. Utah Pet Partners is the Utah affiliate of the national Pet Partners, improving human health and well-being with therapy ...

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WCTV) - Today’s something good celebrates four-legged health care helpers! On Thursday, Tallahassee Memorial Hospital unveiled a mural honoring 40 years of animal therapy in the Big ...

This post was updated Jan. 16 at 10:12 p.m. Animals – whether personal pets or service animals – can be seen around campus. While UCLA’s residential pet policy only allows fish in tanks under 10 ...