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 ...

Margaret Gitter returns to her alma mater, Benedictine University in Lisle, six times a year with some visitors from her backyard barn. Finn, a pony with an Appaloosa-like coat, and Ned, a steady ...

SINGAPORE – Dealing with major depressive disorder and anger issues from past trauma, Charles turned to drinking and overeating as coping mechanisms – habits that took him years to break. When the ...

In pediatric hospitals, emotional comfort is treated as essential to healing. Children are offered music therapy, pet visits, interactive programming, and calming environments—not as extras, but as ...

World War I is often remembered for its overwhelming scale and brutality. Trenches stretching for miles, artillery thundering ...

Katy Kleinschmidt says Coping Together’s animal assisted therapy not only helped her son Jack form deep relationships with his favorite animals, but improved his ability to connect with people as well ...

KEY LARGO, Fla. — Local 10 Animal Advocate Jacey Birch first introduced viewers to Pawsitive Beginnings, a non-profit fox sanctuary in the Florida Keys, more than a year and a half ago. Now the ...

During a couples-therapy session, therapist Ellen Winston of Lakewood, Colo., brought along her assistant, Sasha — who happens to be a dog. The couple were dealing with behavioral problems in their ...

SOMERVILLE, Texas (KBTX) - This segment on The Three was paid for and sponsored by Whistlestop Acres. Try out an unconventional form of therapy during Mental Health Awareness Month. Whistlestop Acres ...