Samson Durham should be relinquishing the family business to his sister, but he just can't bring himself to do it. "He's 12 and he's not ready to retire," said Krista Durham, one of the volunteers ...

Dogs offer unconditional love, acceptance and loyalty, making canines not just popular pets but also the most common animal used in therapy. Therapy dogs can even be effective in virtual interactions, ...

Both Duke Health and the athletics program at the University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill use therapy dogs for their patients and athletes, respectively, a big step for the well-being of the people ...

Broward Children's Center (BCC) – a nonprofit organization dedicated to serving infants, children and young adults who are developmentally disabled and medically fragile and their families – is proud ...

Retired firefighter Diley Greiser continues to rescue and care for those in need, but this time those of the four-legged variety. As a certified physical therapist and owner of D.A.W.G. Rehabilitation ...

In therapy settings across the globe, dogs are trusted partners in healing. They sit beside children learning to read, comfort veterans battling posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and offer a ...

It’s a special day each month when Amy Henry comes over. Marcia Wick sets up a pillow for Viviane, who knows she’s in for a treat. With a soothing touch, the 14-year-old retired guide dog Vivi, as ...