Hospitals can feel overwhelming when you're going through cancer treatment, which is why many now bring in therapy animals to make that experience a little easier. These animals are trained to handle ...

According to a 2025 report by the American Veterinary Medical Association, animal-assisted intervention is an umbrella term describing the utilization of animals to benefit the human experience. The ...

Animal-assisted therapy (AAT), also known as pet therapy, is a form of therapy that utilizes pets to enhance individuals' physical, social, emotional, and cognitive functioning, as defined by the ...

18 dogs, one bunny graduate from pet therapy program on the Mississippi Gulf Coast ...

Having a furry friend in your therapy session could lead to your next big breakthrough, according to new research from Swinburne University of Technology. The research, led by Swinburne clinical ...

— Pet Partners honors therapy animal teams and raises awareness of their role in improving health and well-being nationwide.— Each year, thousands of registered Pet Partners therapy animal teams visit ...

In Utah, only dogs and sometimes miniature horses are defined as service animals. Universe Live reporter, Emmeline Blythe, meets a therapy dog, Fred. Fred has mostly worked in airports and hospitals. ...

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ThedaCare’s hospital in Shawano launched a pet therapy program in May, using certified therapy dogs to help patients feel ...

Life isn’t so ruff for Lilo — at least, not anymore. Three years ago, Luce Clark and her partner were traveling through the ...

The Bill and Hillary Clinton National Airport has a new resource on hand for travelers. Airport officials welcome therapy ...