Ask a vet with a service dog and heβll tell you story after story about how his companion has helped him through depression and anxiety and back to a more normal life. But according to…
A dog at a funeral? Conventional thought would say itβs disrespectful. But a funeral home in Austin, Texas, has discovered how comforting a therapy dog can be to grieving family and friends. Kermit, a border…
Who needs a boyfriend to go to prom when you have a handsome service dog like Percie. That's right Claire and Percie were the perfect prom couple. She in her burgundy gown. Percie wearing matching…
A two-year study is underway, seeking scientific proof that service dogs help military vets suffering from PTSD. Conducted by Purdue University researchers, the project is led by Maggie OβHaire, professor at the College of Veterinary…
Dogs and balls are a natural pairing. βFetchβ is a common command for a family dog. So why not an entire baseball team? And thatβs why Remington the Golden Retriever is now the official Psychiatric…
College years can be stressful for any young person. For those suffering from mental illness, the pressures can be overwhelming. Johnson State College in Vermont decided to take practical steps to make life easier for…
Do you sometimes feel like your petβs butler and cook? Americans walk their dogs, cats and other critters, cook for them, and even celebrate their birthdays. But it turns out the benefits go both directions.…
Service Dog Etiquette A service dog out with his person is a dog at work. These animals are impressive, and itβs natural to want to give them attention. Dog lovers especially are drawn to them,…
Serving in the military is difficult. It became even more difficult for Karen Sutcliffe, the first woman to serve an active part in the Canadian infantry, not in an office position. She endured physical, sexual…
Advocates for service dogs won a round in Michigan recently. Groups representing Ehlena Fry, a 13-year-old girl with cerebral palsy, now have the right to argue the case in court, without the need for lengthy…
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