We've all heard of the psychotherapy couch, and the dynamic between a client and their human therapist. But perhaps less well known is the increasingly popular pet therapy. And no, that's not therapy ...
Sabrina Tsentner had met Jerry Ziegler before, so she knew what to expect when she knelt in front of him, stared deeply into his eyes and gave him a few scratches on his head. An instant sense of calm ...
Pet owners are always looking for ways to help their cats and dogs stay healthy, comfortable, and happy for as long as ...
Therapy dog teams offer comfort, connection, and companionship in hospitals, schools, libraries, and other community settings. This volunteer job can be a gratifying way to serve your community and ...
While it's well known that spending time with dogs can ease stress, new research shows that watching a short video of a dog can have a similar comforting effect. Led by Dr. John-Tyler Binfet, ...
In the early morning after Thanksgiving, I awoke to red lights blinking through the blinds. I slipped a long, puffy coat over my pajamas and rushed outside. An ambulance idled in my 80-year-old ...
Kerrigan joins Mo-Kan Pet Partners Regional Instructor Julie Goodman and Activities Manager Mark Salvatore to learn how Mo-Kan’s therapy animal visiting program benefits the residents of the Village ...