"Just having that body next to you sometimes is the comfort they need to do things, go out in public or to get back to school ...

Service animals are amazing, right? They’re MVPs that they help people with disabilities live life with confidence and independence. We’re not talking about a handful of dogs, either. It’s estimated ...

In short order, Teddy—a bright-eyed and bushy-tailed 3-year-old yellow Lab—punched a wall button with his nose, yanked a rope to open a kitchen cabinet door and tugged a walker across the floor. After ...

There’s research suggesting that these four-legged “battle buddies” can reduce symptoms of depression and anxiety. But shortages and long wait times pose barriers. There’s research suggesting that ...

“This is a type of science that has an impact that most people could see in their homes,” said Erin Hecht, a canine researcher at Harvard. “Now there’s just no money.” Lost Science “This is a type of ...