Here are some organizations that can help you get your dog certified. It is not a complete list. An international registry of ...

Lemon is one of two pet therapists at Golisano, the other is Dorian, a goldendoodle. Their roles at the children’s hospital, part of the nonprofit Lee Health, is to ease anxiety that young patients ...

Florida does not have state laws that regulate pet therapists, unlike the laws for service dogs. Organizations that certify therapy dogs assess a dog's temperament, tolerance, and the owner's control.

A blind therapy dog is helping spread love to those who need it most, serving as a therapy pet at schools and nursing homes. A blind therapy dog is helping spread love to those who need it most, ...

We're joined by Sasha the therapy dog and find out how this poodle is bringing smiles and relief to local nursing homes.

Shy animals are probably ill suited for the job. By Malia Wollan “Ask yourself, does your animal genuinely love to be loved?” says Tina Mitchell, a coordinator of volunteers for the animal-assisted ...

Terry Gallogly founded Therapy Dogs of Long Island to bring joy to her niece Lily, who was born with a debilitating brain condition. Her team of therapy dogs and volunteers has since expanded to ...

Murray Minick, formerly of Altoona, gets acquainted with PawZone therapy dog, Norm, a 5-year-old Bernedoodle owned by Julie Lutz of Altoona. Mirror photo by Patrick Waksmunski HOLLIDAYSBURG — Tails ...

One nursing home in the Bronx has picked up its dog therapy program that was suspended when the pandemic lockdown began in March, giving its residents the affection and physical contact they have ...

Dixon Soileau clocks in a one hour shift every week at critical care facilities, nursing homes, children's hospitals and sometimes even airports to help keep patients calm and lower their heart rates.