We've all heard of the psychotherapy couch, and the dynamic between a client and their human therapist. But perhaps less well known is the increasingly popular pet therapy. And no, that's not therapy ...

Sabrina Tsentner had met Jerry Ziegler before, so she knew what to expect when she knelt in front of him, stared deeply into his eyes and gave him a few scratches on his head. An instant sense of calm ...

Want to practice the three key features of human-centered leadership—empathy, vulnerability and humility? Observe a therapy dog team at work. The dog and the handler partner to improve the well-being ...

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 ...

While it's well known that spending time with dogs can ease stress, new research shows that watching a short video of a dog can have a similar comforting effect. Led by Dr. John-Tyler Binfet, ...

Orlando Health's growing Paws for Hope Pet Therapy Program, supported by volunteers and donations, provides emotional support ...

A golden retriever from Amarillo who spends his days comforting hospital patients is now representing Texas in a national pet competition.Luke, a certified ther ...

Boo the umbrella cockatoo won the Pet Partners Pet of the Year award, marking the first time a bird therapy animal has ...

Kerrigan joins Mo-Kan Pet Partners Regional Instructor Julie Goodman and Activities Manager Mark Salvatore to learn how Mo-Kan’s therapy animal visiting program benefits the residents of the Village ...