Swedish researchers found that people with furry friends, especially the unmarried, have fewer heart problems than those who don’t. By … More
Tag: PETS
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 … More
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 … More
Cat has impact on assisted living residents
By JOSH HUTHMACHER – Associated Press – Sunday, September 10, 2017 HASTINGS, Neb. (AP) – For more than a decade, one … More
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 … More
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. … More
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 … More
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 … More
Military service dog, handler reunited after 3 years apart
A military service dog and her handler have been reunited three years after forming a bond while serving in Afghanistan. … More
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 … More
