Carta also often worries about where she’s placed on a plane. In her experience, people with disabilities and service dogs are seated in the bulkheads. Hypothetically, if there’s multiple people with ...

"Pumpkin seeds" over the eyes of dark dogs allow us to read their facial expressions more easily. Source: Nancy Darling Dogs are versatile, varying from the tiniest Pekinese to the leggy Afghan or ...

DOVER — You've probably heard of training programs for service dogs. But have you ever heard of an organization that supports the long-term care of service dogs? Brendan Madden founded the New ...

Since 1 in 5 Americans live with a mental health diagnosis, there is an uptick of people who have a psychiatric service dog (PSD). To qualify for the service, individuals must be legally disabled ...

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOOD) — Clancy the dog can open doors and retrieve items. He knows how to pull an alarm to call for help and how to pick up dropped items. But most importantly, he helps his ...

Animals provide us with lots of love, affection, and companionship – it’s why so many people have pets. Some animals provide emotional and mental health support to people with mental health or ...

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 story discusses suicide. If you or someone you know is having thoughts of suicide, please contact the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline at 988 or 1-800-273-TALK (8255). The positive impact of service ...