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
