Animal Assisted Play Therapy presents a comprehensive approach to the inclusion of animals in psychotherapy in general, and play therapy in particular. (Kevin O Connor) A few months ago I was asked to ...

Over 10 years ago, an American non-profit, Pet Partners, created National Animal Therapy Day to recognize, educate, ...

Hospitals can feel overwhelming when you’re going through cancer treatment, which is why many now bring in therapy animals to ...

Margaret Gitter returns to her alma mater, Benedictine University in Lisle, six times a year with some visitors from her backyard barn. Finn, a pony with an Appaloosa-like coat, and Ned, a steady ...

Dog-assisted care during early dental visits may reduce anxiety in children with autism spectrum disorder, with benefits ...

Most people, especially animal lovers, believe that animals can heal us. But what does more rigorous analysis suggest? And where might animal-assisted interventions (AAI) be of greatest value? Today’s ...

The Presque Isle hospital is the fourth expansion of an initiative Northern Light has called a “success” in providing ...

— Pet Partners honors therapy animal teams and raises awareness of their role in improving health and well-being nationwide.— ...

KEY LARGO, Fla. — Local 10 Animal Advocate Jacey Birch first introduced viewers to Pawsitive Beginnings, a non-profit fox sanctuary in the Florida Keys, more than a year and a half ago. Now the ...

The Department of Social Welfare and Development in Davao Region (DSWD-11) has expanded its services through the launch of ...