Animal-assisted therapy (AAT), also known as pet therapy, is a form of therapy that utilizes pets to enhance individuals' physical, social, emotional, and cognitive functioning, as defined by the ...

Ever notice how a pet’s presence can instantly calm a storm of emotions? Whether it’s a friendly tail wag or a warm purring cuddle, animals have a unique ability to soothe, ground, and heal. This ...

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, ...

Animal-assisted therapy (AAT) and broader animal-assisted interventions (AAIs) represent a developing field within complementary medicine that employs trained animals to support and enhance ...

The non-profit will host Spring Rescue Bash on April 26 and 27, which will allow community members to foster, adopt, and learn the benefits of animal therapy. Imagine a place where children and ...

1Fur1, a nonprofit supporting various animal-assisted programs, such as therapy and activities, for everyone ranging from children with disabilities to first responders, is relatively new to Long ...

University of Minnesota hospitals hope more four-legged friends will walk their halls as patients and visitors increasingly seek therapy dogs for support. Therapy dogs are in high demand as people ...

Over 60% of U.S. colleges and universities have a pet therapy program, according to aggregate research from The Zebra. For campuses that don’t have their own programs, hosting animal visitation events ...

“Paws for Thought: Ethical Considerations of Therapy Dog Work,” Angie Moe, Professor in the Department of Sociology and Director of the WMU Therapy Dog Clinic. 5:30 p.m. in Room 2209 of the Student ...

When a teacher was told therapy animals were visiting her school, she naturally assumed dogs would be involved. Instead, she was greeted by a much slower guest. Jane (@jane.evghenia), a teacher from ...