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 ...

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

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.

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.

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 ...

A robot is a machine that can be built to resemble a living creature — designed to move and respond to voice commands or by touch, and to perform complex tasks. Most robots in use today don’t look ...