Pediatric emergency departments could turn to dogs to reduce anxious kids and parents alike, potentially offering an alternative to medications, new data suggest. The randomized clinical trial of 80 ...

Cole and his human are changing lives for elementary schoolers across the country.

FRANKFORT — In rural Benzie County one woman’s pack of Leonberger therapy dogs is making a remarkable difference in the lives of children with neurological conditions. “We’ve done that drive from the ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Children who interacted with therapy dogs reported greater decreases in stress levels during ED visits. Fewer ...

SAN DIEGO COUNTY, Calif. — Last summer, CBS 8 asked the community to open their hearts—and their wallets—to help bring full-time therapy dogs to Rady Children’s Hospital. And you answered. Thanks to ...

Randomized trial results show anxiety among children in the emergency department was significantly reduced by a 10-minute visit with a therapy dog and handler. The therapy dog visit also reduced the ...

The Twelfth Judicial Circuit Pet Therapy Program brings volunteer therapy dog teams into Early Childhood Court and select ...

SAN DIEGO — Nine-year-old Mikayla Cohen's face lights up when she sees Fetchy, a 3-year-old golden doodle who has become her constant companion and source of comfort. "He's just cute, mostly a rascal, ...

Carli Petrus is your Downriver community reporter. Connect with her at Carli.Petrus@wxyz.com. DETROIT (WXYZ) — Six-year-old Tieauna Radney found her smile again ...

The Alice and Jack Wirt Public The Pups & Pages program will take place from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. in the Children’s Program Room.

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The Children’s Place is welcoming a new team member! Coleman is a professionally trained English Labrador Retriever, who will serve as a full-time facility dog. Coleman, the new ...