Scientists and researchers from Northeastern University, in conjunction with colleagues from the University of Colorado recently conducted a study forΒ the purpose of finding out whether humans would empathize more with fellow humans or with…
Bardstown Elementary School in Kentucky has a new canine teaching assistant in its classroom for children with moderate to severe disabilities and autism. He's a three-year-old Australian shepherd/poodle mix named Merle, and he's getting rave…
A Texas Veteran that has been struggling with PTSD got a wonderful surprise from his family, a new service dog! Rudy Pena, of Amarillo, couldnβt believe his eyes as he read a letter his kids…
by Scott Smith-Jul 16, 2018 Β www.consumersadvocate.org mailto:scott@consumersadvocate.org Soldier, take me from this shelterβs cage. Give me back my life. In return, Iβll cover your back. Iβll be your canine warrior, your sixth sense. Iβll stand…
Having a pet in the home can give you and your family a great boost of health and overall well-being. Many times, youβll probably see your pet as part of your familyβone you may want…
A USA service dog unexpectedly gave birth to eight puppies in the middle of the Tampa International Airport, just before her owners boarded their flight. Eleanor 'Ellie' Rigby, a two-year-old yellow Labrador who serves as…
More than 500 dogs have a home, thanks to the prison inmates in the Pups N Pals program at Tomoka Correctional Institute in Florida. The prisoners train shelter dogs for two months, which gives them…
Frazzled passengers are nothing new at airports. What is new is the wider use in airports across the country of emotional support animals to calm travelersβ fears and reduce tension. Ironically, this is happening at…
Purdue Study Demonstrates Benefits of Service Animals for PTSD Service dogs help vets battling PTSD. Sufferers have long insisted their dogs help them cope. But actual studies have been few and far behind. https://youtu.be/42TIb5dTU_M People…
A Friend Close at Hand: Baster, the Emotional Support Dog For many years, Baxter has been cheering up residents at Menorah Park, a senior living community in Syracuse, NY. His owners, brothers Sehl and Chris…
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