Furry creatures show ‘canine compassion’ and offer aid to healing and well-being for young and old alike, at school and elsewhere. Dogs serve at a variety of facilities: Clockwise from top left, ...

Humans and dogs have had a special bond for centuries. Coming home from a long day to a wagging tail is bound to cheer anyone up. But dogs have proven to be so much more than just pets. Research shows ...

College students who spent a little bit of free time each week interacting with therapy dogs on campus during their first semester experienced fewer signs of stress and depression than those who did ...

Press releases are posted on Independent.com as a free community service. Therapy Dogs of Santa Barbara, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering people to live more fulfilling lives ...

Whether battling a wildfire, chasing a suspect, or helping someone with a traumatic injury – the firefighters, police officers, paramedics, and others who take action in emergencies regularly endure ...

A child meets a therapy dog for the first time. Source: Freya L. L. Green Photography/ Used with permission I’m just back from the annual conference of the International Society of Anthrozoology at ...