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 ...

According to a 2025 report by the American Veterinary Medical Association, animal-assisted intervention is an umbrella term describing the utilization of animals to benefit the human experience. The ...

Every now and then I receive the newsletter from my alma mater to inform me about new programs, activities, and in general, make me feel like I’m still part of the family and under consideration.

As National Llama Day arrives on December 9, 2025, it’s the perfect moment to recognize an unexpected yet rapidly growing force in the world of emotional healing: llamas. With their calm demeanor, ...

Horses, mini-horses, mini-donkeys, bunnies, dogs, and goats will be making regular visits to the Snowmass Rodeo grounds. According to Smiling Goat Ranch, a Roaring Fork Valley nonprofit helping ...

The involvement of animals in supporting human mental health has deep roots, with documented examples of animals providing ...

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WCTV) - Tallahassee Memorial HealthCare’s (TMH) Animal Therapy program is doing more than offering comfort. Studies show that animal-assisted therapy can reduce heart rate and blood ...

A Suffolk nonprofit is strengthening military and first-responder families through an unexpected combination: farm work and animal-assisted therapy. Every Sunday, families gather at Hero Kids ...

We save animals to save humans. The new facility combines animal rescue operations with the nation’s only cat/kitten therapy center, aiming to rescue pets that in turn save people. We believe this is ...

In tonight’s class, Maxwell is the center of attention. He greets students as they arrive and waits for them to pet him or scratch him behind the ears. He sits on the floor beside adjunct instructor ...

Whether it’s addiction recovery, animal-assisted therapy, inclusive theater, adaptive yoga, and a collaborative event-space, Denver offers unique programs and gathering spots for people from all walks ...