Despite the popularity of therapy dogs working to support human well-being, little research has examined the impact of these ...

Volunteers are key to playgroups and training classes that keep shelter dogs active, socialized and adoption-ready.

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.

Assistance dogs are not just helpers but actively care for humans through trust, awareness, and silent communication.

Rescue groups from across Virginia are trying to help find homes for the 106 dogs rescued in Henry County last week. They met Wednesday to coordinate efforts and collect some of the 38 dogs of various ...

The Dog Aging Project is working to help dogs live longer, healthier lives. The research results may help humans age well, too.