From prison dog to a therapy dog, "Vaquito" is now the subject of a new book.

From prison dog to a therapy dog, "Vacquito" is now the subject of a new book.

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 ...

The 2025 TCS New York City Marathon is on Sunday, Nov. 2 As runners limber up for Nov. 2's New York City Marathon, a group of social pups is getting ready for the big run as well. For the marathon, ...

According to a 2025 report by the American Veterinary Medical Association, animal-assisted intervention is an umbrella term describing the utilization of animals to benefit the human experience. The ...

Therapy dog teams offer comfort, connection, and companionship in hospitals, schools, libraries, and other community settings. This volunteer job can be a gratifying way to serve your community and ...

In Utah, only dogs and sometimes miniature horses are defined as service animals. Universe Live reporter, Emmeline Blythe, meets a therapy dog, Fred. Fred has mostly worked in airports and hospitals. ...

It’s hard to think of two settings more different than a dentist’s chair and a dog park. One hums with high-speed drills and anxiety; the other echoes with joyful barks and tail wags. Yet increasingly ...

Life isn’t so ruff for Lilo — at least, not anymore. Three years ago, Luce Clark and her partner were traveling through the ...

Why is there a dearth of therapy dogs? This is a question that has bothered me for a long time. The usefulness of therapy dogs has been well documented. For example, the newest edition of the Handbook ...