Luca, a golden Labradoodle, is now a fully licensed therapy dog, ready to provide comfort to students at Blue Hills Regional Technical School, according to a community announcement.

If you’re raising a puppy you hope will mature into an affiliative, adaptable, and self-assured therapy dog, playful socialization should be a significant focus of your first months together.

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 ...

Humans and dogs have had a special bond for centuries. Coming home from a long day to a wagging tail is bound to cheer anyone up. But dogs have proven to be so much more than just pets. Research shows ...

<CLIP 4680 TIME 11:44:00 "LIFE IS FULL OF CHAPTERS. EACH ONE COMES WITH LESSONS AND GROWTH. HERE AT PERRY MIDDLE SCHOOL, STUDENTS AND TEACHERS ARE TURNING THE PAGE ON THEIR HEALING PROCESS. AND IT'S ...

Hydesville resident Allan Wiegman’s mother worked as a hospice nurse in Contra Costa County for many years. Now, he is volunteering with Hospice of Humboldt along with his dog, Kiya, as part of the ...

Disclaimer: “While this article highlights the role of dogs in providing emotional support, it is important to acknowledge that many animals can play a vital role in supporting our well-being. Among ...