A new review maps and synthesizes studies on canine-assisted interventions among justice-involved youth. Outcomes are ...

Priscilla Timmons was facing a 10% chance of surviving a massive blood clot when a golden retriever named Scrunchie woke her up from a coma.

Dogs are not our nearest relatives in the animal kingdom, but they are our oldest friends. Scientific evidence suggests that, at least 10,000 years ago, early humans gradually domesticated wild dogs, ...

At Notre Dame Cathedral Latin School in Geauga County, therapy dogs are making regular rounds, not as a response to trouble, ...

As Vickie Tomer settles in for her weekly cancer treatment, comfort doesn’t come from the fluids streaming into her IV — it comes on four paws and with a wagging tail. “I love me some Miss Maddie,” ...

Edward Hospital in Naperville is seeking dogs to join its animal-assisted therapy program. Online application are available for owners who would like to have their pets considered, a news release said ...

There is something quietly profound in how a dog leans into your hand or how the breath of a horse can steady racing ...

While it's well known that spending time with dogs can ease stress, new research shows that watching a short video of a dog can have a similar comforting effect. Led by Dr. John-Tyler Binfet, ...

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 ...

For the marathon, New York Therapy Animals will provide volunteer therapy dog teams, consisting of a human and their trained, ...

Charli loves her job. She’s currently hard at work lying on her back getting belly rubs from a few children. But she’s not slacking off — she's a six-year-old golden retriever. Charli is a therapy dog ...

CLEVELAND, Ohio -- Cleveland State University welcomed a new therapy dog in August. Heddy joined two other therapy dogs, Rune and Thor, who help students, faculty and staff throughout campus. All ...