
Category: Pets helping humans


Study finds that neighborhoods with lots of dog-walking tend to be safer than other places to live

University unveils online certificate in animal assisted therapy

Nominations open for canine heroes

Study finds therapy dog program benefits stressed college students more than traditional stress-management

Real-life hero cow assists police with apprehension of suspect

Company using ‘super accurate’ trained dogs to sniff out bed bugs

Pet Partners’ initiative encourages reading to pets while many kids learning from home

Study finds that dog walkers get more exercise, even when weather isn’t pleasant

New research shows therapy dogs can benefit some–but not all–children with autism

Research shows watching cat videos might be good for you

Pets can reduce stress for both children with autism and their parents study shows

Organizations spread awareness about how pets can improve mental health

Wow, your dog might help you find romance! Study explores how pets help strengthen human relationships

Pet therapy for stressed students

Podcast looks at stories of healing through animal assisted interventions and therapy

Pets helping teens cope with anxiety and pressures of school is focus of new short film

Wow! Classroom pets help kids learn in many ways, according to a new study

Five very fun facts about the goat yoga craze

Human’s best friend may also be a heart’s best friend too

Man’s best friend is protecting people against lyme disease research shows

New certification is putting pet-friendly cities on the map
PAWS Act Provision establishes grants to make domestic violence shelters and services pet friendly

Survey shows having a pet can help lead to success

American Humane invites public to support veterans and their service dogs by learning more about Pups4Patriots Service Dog and Battle Buddies programs, as well as other initiatives

Daily journal asks dog lovers to stop and appreciate the small and fuzzy things in life
