The City of Washington Fire-Rescue-EMS introduced a new member to their team. “Ash,” who was donated to the department, will ...

According to the National Institute of Health, first responders experience mental health conditions at a rate higher than the ...

Any dog can train as a therapy dog, but the best therapy dog breeds are naturally calm dog breeds, intelligent and up to the task of lending a helping paw. Many scientific studies how shown how ...

— -- A 6-year-old Portuguese water dog named Moxie has shed light on the furrier side of medicine - providing a dog's-eye view of her job as a therapy dog as she cuddled with patients and ...

Christopher Kennedy didn't think anything was wrong. Soon, doctors were telling him a double lung transplant was his only ...

Studies have shown that interactions with animals can reduce anxiety, encourage social interaction and even stimulate memory ...

Firefighting is hard enough on its own, but when you are away from home for extended periods, the challenges of the job can ...

New study finds that just five minutes of watching virtual therapy dogs can significantly reduce stress for students and adults alike—no real dog required.

After eight years of dedicated service, staff and students at Saint Vincent's Villa are saying farewell to a very special ...

One of the most common questions about animal-assisted therapy is what are the best breeds for visiting. The quick answer is that it's not about breed, but about the individual dog and their ...

Angel PAWS drove 270 miles to the Salvation Army in Kerrville. The therapy dogs quickly became a source of comfort for both ...

Coastal Carolina Regional Airport in New Bern has introduced new employees, including therapy dogs Valiant and Jasmine, who are training for visits to nursing homes, ...