Paleontologists discovered a new species of dinosaur that was related to the infamous Tyrannosaurus rex. A crowd at the zoo cheers on an elephant as it rescues a drowning gazelle with its trunk in ...

Therapy dogs experience less stress when they can choose how and when to interact. Respecting canine consent is essential for ...

When we think of pet therapy programs in a healthcare setting, it's usually a benefit designed for patients - not staff.

He arrived at the Kerrville Humane Society two years ago as a puppy and will soon undergo surgery to repair problem knees.

One moment he was racing through open fields, chasing birds at full speed—and the next, he couldn’t use his hind legs ... physical therapy session with the determination of a dog who was ...

It's "therapy dog" time; no better relief from the stress of studying. But what exactly is a therapy dog, and why do we find ourselves feeling so much better after turning to these lovable ...

Therapy Dogs of Santa Barbara, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that empowers people to live more fulfilling lives through the human-animal bond, has announced its expansion from a local initiative to a ...

The Home Office has been sending staff on 'Swedish dog massage' courses, it was revealed today. Nearly £1,000 was spent on the unusual lessons last September to ensure that sniffer dogs are 'well ...

THE ONE THING ABOUT PET THERAPY IS IT’S GREAT FOR THE DOGS. IT’S GREAT FOR US. IT HELPS TO LOWER BLOOD PRESSURE. IT HELPS WITH LONELINESS, DEPRESSION, ISOLATION AND ALSO ENCOURAGES KIDS TO READ.

It is possible to conclude that dogs with CCL rupture that undergo immediate physical therapy demonstrate better results ... the left lateral decubitus position and received massage of the thigh and ...

Salinas says Milo had been working as a therapy dog for more than a year when the accident happened. "Luckily the most damage was to his leg, it wasn't other things. It could have been a lot worse ...

Petting, feeding and talking to service dogs is a distraction that inhibits their ability to do their jobs and it often stresses their owners. Therapy dogs provide a valuable service, but they're ...