VA and HSUS announce pact to help Veterans and homeless animals

When you think of those who embody the notions of loyalty and faithful service, you need look no farther than …

Getting a Dog May Save Your Life

Swedish researchers found that people with furry friends, especially the unmarried, have fewer heart problems than those who don’t. By …

Animal-assisted activity in the intensive care unit

ICU Management & Practice, Volume 17 – Issue 3, 2017 “Animals are being introduced into hospital settings in ever-increasing numbers. Emerging …

Humane society offering free pet adoptions for military service members

VANCOUVER, WA (KPTV) – The Humane Society of Southwest Washington is celebrating Veterans Day by giving away furry friends for free. Starting …

Service Dogs Provide Care, Support for DoD Warrior Games Athletes

Story by Shannon Collins DoD News CHICAGO, July 8, 2017 — About 265 wounded, ill and injured service members and …

Therapy dog meets patients face to face, wheelchair to wheelchair

By Cristela Guerra GLOBE STAFF  JULY 13, 2017 Charlie the pug has grown accustomed to being addressed in different languages. Russian. Chinese. English. …

Seniors at Assisted Living Facility and Their New Foster Kittens

BY AMY JAMIESON•@MYLOMICKEY Foster parents help lay the foundation for a stable forever home. Seniors living at The Piper Assisted Living and …

Nurses help rescue dog for resident’s recovery

By JAMES L. WHITE jamesw@harrisondaily.com ‘It all worked out perfect;’ Nurses help rescue dog for resident’s recovery. It’s been said that …

4 Things to Consider Before Getting a Service Dog

from Multiple Sclerosis News Today “Having a service dog can greatly enhance the life of someone living with a chronic …

Therapy pig brings joy to seniors and staff

Her name is Blue, but she makes people who meet her anything but. The South Florida pot-bellied pig is a certified …