The involvement of animals in supporting human mental health has deep roots, with documented examples of animals providing ...

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 ...

Animal-assisted therapy (AAT) is a clinical modality in which qualified healthcare providers, acting within their professional scope of practice, leverage the principles of the human-animal bond to ...

Concordia University Wisconsin is the first college in Wisconsin - and among the first nationwide - to pilot an animal-assisted therapy certificate program. The program, which launched officially in ...

KEY LARGO, Fla., June 5, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Pawsitive Beginnings, a growing fox rescue program in Key Largo, Florida, continues to develop its animal-assisted therapy network by announcing a new ...

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WCTV) - Tallahassee Memorial HealthCare’s (TMH) Animal Therapy program is doing more than offering comfort. Studies show that animal-assisted therapy can reduce heart rate and blood ...

As National Llama Day arrives on December 9, 2025, it’s the perfect moment to recognize an unexpected yet rapidly growing force in the world of emotional healing: llamas. With their calm demeanor, ...

INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — Each and every week, “Pet Pals TV” shares a fun, interesting, and informative story about our-four legged and furry friend population. On the latest “Pet Pals TV,” host Patty ...

Lifeline Connections is taking its therapy practices to the arena. The Vancouver organization — which provides mental health and addiction services — added animal-assisted therapy to its stable of ...

Edward Hospital in Naperville is seeking dogs to join its animal-assisted therapy program. Online applications are available for owners who would like to have their pets considered, a news release ...

YUMA, Ariz. (KPHO/Gray News) - A hospital in Arizona has added a new four-legged volunteer to their animal-assisted therapy program. According to the Yuma Regional Medical Center, its staff has added ...