We're joined by Sasha the therapy dog and find out how this poodle is bringing smiles and relief to local nursing homes.

The role of service and therapy animals continue to grow as people learn the powerful impact that contact and cooperation with other species can have on people. Dogs are helping kids who struggle with ...

Murray Minick, formerly of Altoona, gets acquainted with PawZone therapy dog, Norm, a 5-year-old Bernedoodle owned by Julie Lutz of Altoona. Mirror photo by Patrick Waksmunski HOLLIDAYSBURG — Tails ...

MANKATO, Minn. (AP) — Like many of the people to whom they bring cheer, Loren Clobes and Hunter, his therapy dog, move a bit slower than they did in their prime. For more than seven years now, the ...

NEWTOWNMOUNTKENNEDY, Ireland, March 26 (Reuters) - Flanked by a gaggle of smartphone-wielding onlookers, Irish farmer Joe Phelan ushered two alpacas down the corridor of a local nursing home as ...

Juanita Mengel is missing a leg and so is her cat Lola-Pearl, but together they spread happiness and care as a therapy cat team in Ohio. In the US there are only about 200 registered therapy cat teams ...

The differences between service, therapy, emotional support, and working dogs can get confusing. They can be distinguished by the spaces they enter, what role they focus on, and their skills. Therapy ...

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) - When you think of therapy animals, you might imagine a dog or a mini horse. But what about therapy pigs? A year ago, BF Farm Therapy Pigs began bringing piglets to senior ...

MIAMI (WSVN) - Therapy dogs are known for unleashing smiles when comforting people during times of tragedy. Now, South Florida is showing its appreciation to these four-legged friends. On Dog Therapy ...