Tails of Redemption is a program from the Cook County Sheriff's Office, pairing up inmates at the Cook County Jail with shelter dogs for their mutual benefit. Now they're helping others as therapy ...

Pets As Therapy (PAT) celebrates the incredible impact of the human–animal bond through the story of Jenny and her eight-year ...

When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. Credit: Pets As Therapy/Andy Price The impact that pets and therapy animals have on our mental ...

Dogs are the most common service animals, with over 50,000 in the U.S. as of 2025. This makes sense, considering that dogs have a long-standing history as service animals and a well-established system ...

Caring Therapy Canines will show how pets help people heal at a Wooster library event on Oct. 23 with Q&A, dog training demos ...

COLLEGE STATION, Jan. 22, 2018 – Therapy pets are similar to the average pet because they offer stress relief, comfort, and affection. However, therapy pets differ because they are specially trained ...

It’s no secret that life in an animal shelter can be stressful on the creatures trapped there. Many come from terrible situations, and the noise, smells and crowding at these facilities can be scary ...

BURLEY | Lynn Blauer’s eyes softened as Bella, a miniature schnauzer, stood on a hospital pad at his bedside. With measured movement the dog stretched her little neck toward his face in greeting.

In honor of World Mental Health Day, Purina Cat Chow and Pet Partners are launching the Cats as Therapy (CAT) Project to highlight the stress-reducing benefits of cats as therapy ...

This is an archived article and the information in the article may be outdated. Please look at the time stamp on the story to see when it was last updated. SAN DIEGO (FOX 5/KUSI) — In recognition of ...

If you find yourself asking your dog how their day went or telling your cat they’re being dramatic, you’re not alone. Psychologists say chatting with pets isn’t just adorable—it’s also a sign of ...

Linda Rhodes is a self-described cat person. Still, the San Rafael resident said she tries to arrange her schedule to be free for a rather unique therapy. “It’s fantastic,” Rhodes said. “I think just ...