For many people living with anxiety, depression, trauma, or chronic stress, an emotional support animal feels less like a pet ...

Borderline personality disorder (BPD) is characterized by rejection sensitivity, emotional instability, and an unstable sense of self. These symptoms usually arise in adolescence or early adulthood ...

A new face is entering the volunteer animal-assisted therapy industry in Herndon. Michael Stokes’ operated his own consulting business 20 years ago and is no stranger to running an organization. His ...

Margaret Gitter returns to her alma mater, Benedictine University in Lisle, six times a year with some visitors from her backyard barn. Finn, a pony with an Appaloosa-like coat, and Ned, a steady ...

Enter Luna, Monk, Pumpkin, and Ali — therapy and facility dogs who became Carli’s companions, comforters, and cheerleaders during her recovery. Whether lying beside her during painful moments or ...

Ever notice how a pet’s presence can instantly calm a storm of emotions? Whether it’s a friendly tail wag or a warm purring cuddle, animals have a unique ability to soothe, ground, and heal. This ...

At Trowbridge Hall, an academic building on the east side of the University of Iowa’s campus, a new, four-legged staff member, Drax the two-and-a-half-year-old Bernese Mountain Dog, has taken up ...

INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — Each and every week, “Pet Pals TV” shares a fun, interesting, and informative story about our-four legged and furry friend population. On the latest “Pet Pals TV,” host Patty ...