Hydesville resident Allan Wiegman’s mother worked as a hospice nurse in Contra Costa County for many years. Now, he is volunteering with Hospice of Humboldt along with his dog, Kiya, as part of the ...

Dr. Mark Hellmann says dogs can provide an alternate channel of communication and stimulation, and he cites broader research, ...

Detroit Metropolitan Airport has 29 certified therapy dogs certified with 27 different handlers that come to the airport at least twice a month. Dogs of all sizes and ages can be therapy dogs, though ...

In hospitals, schools and care homes across St. Clair County, therapy dogs are quietly changing lives — one wag and one smile at a time. The volunteers behind those visits make up Blue Water Therapy ...

College students who spent a little bit of free time each week interacting with therapy dogs on campus during their first semester experienced fewer signs of stress and depression than those who did ...

In therapy settings across the globe, dogs are trusted partners in healing. They sit beside children learning to read, comfort veterans battling posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and offer a ...

Disclaimer: “While this article highlights the role of dogs in providing emotional support, it is important to acknowledge that many animals can play a vital role in supporting our well-being. Among ...