Brenda Schafer Kennedy, SM ’93, knows that sometimes the best medicine comes with four legs and fur. Kennedy is the chief ...

By Dennis Thompson HealthDay ReporterTUESDAY, April 21, 2026 (HealthDay News) — Assistance dogs are more active caretakers ...

Every day, in every way, the bond between man and dog is unmistakable. It's physical and emotional, but for Megan Stanislow and her service dog, Josie, it's protection and medical service for a ...

Dear Dr. Fox: “The Underdogs: Children, Dogs and the Power of Unconditional Love” is a new book by Melissa Fay Greene about the unique relationships between children and the therapy or service dogs ...

Guide Dogs of America | Tender Loving Canines, a nonprofit known for transforming lives through its expertly trained service dogs, will open its doors to the public on Saturday, June 7, 2025, for its ...

WASHINGTON — Army veteran Bob Ouellette and Cooper, a 9-year-old golden retriever, were outside the Capitol on Wednesday to support a bill that would fund $10 million annually for grants to provide ...

The annual “Raise the Woof Shindig” recently gathered hundreds of people and dogs at Phill Long Music Hall to support Sunrise ...

Canines for Change, a nonprofit founded by Dr. Nikki Brown, breeds and trains service and facility dogs for individuals and organizations across Michigan. The organization recently moved into a new ...

Guide dogs for low vision and blindness can be beneficial. This may include moving around, avoiding obstacles, and mental health. Share on Pinterest German Adrasti/Getty Images Service dogs for people ...

Service dogs have become increasingly popular among people with physical, sensory, or mental disabilities, as they can perform different types of tasks to enhance their lives. These tasks can include ...

Approximately 500,000 service dogs assisted the estimated 61 million Americans with disabilities last year. And while most pets are not permitted in public spaces such as libraries, hotels or ...