Walter is known for his support of Mayo Clinic staff members as a Caring Canine therapy dog and is recognized for his “fluffy attitude” on his Instagram page. He is also a nominee for America's ...

Some hospitals are bringing in dogs to spend entire shifts with doctors and nurses. The trained canines help staffers cope ...

First-grade reading scores have improved and behavior problems have decreased, said Absecon Superintendent Daniel Dooley.

Why is there a dearth of therapy dogs? This is a question that has bothered me for a long time. The usefulness of therapy dogs has been well documented. For example, the newest edition of the ...

Friday was magical for everyone who'd been hoping for snow, but it would melt quickly so friends in Greenville's West End seized the snow day! Karina and Leon King from Greenville Singles preview ...

A narcolepsy service dog is a long term commitment. But having one can help you live a safer life by alerting you before a narcolepsy episode. They can also help with other daily tasks and provide ...

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOOD) — A bill expanding the use of therapy dogs in Michigan courtrooms has been signed into law. Gov. Gretchen Whitmer signed the bill Monday, records show. It’s expected ...

Thanks to a partnership with Comfort Dog Ministry — a care initiative launched in 2008 with golden retrievers — therapy dogs are a common sight in the district’s schools, offering an ...

Artificial intelligence (AI) is moving beyond the digital space and significantly impacting the physical world. At the Web Summit in Lisbon, Cristiano Amon, CEO of Qualcomm, highlighted how small ...

Facility resident Laurie Polikowsky said it’s always a special day when two-year-old therapy dog Josie comes to visit. “She is the sweetest dog. She likes to give lots of kisses,” she said ...

Copyright 2025 The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved. Jacob Bullard warms up on an elliptical machine while undergoing physical therapy at WashU, Monday, Dec. 16 ...