Animal-assisted therapy (AAT), also known as pet therapy, is a form of therapy that utilizes pets to enhance individuals' physical, social, emotional, and cognitive functioning, as defined by the ...

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 ...

SINGAPORE – Dealing with major depressive disorder and anger issues from past trauma, Charles turned to drinking and overeating as coping mechanisms – habits that took him years to break. When the ...

The non-profit will host Spring Rescue Bash on April 26 and 27, which will allow community members to foster, adopt, and learn the benefits of animal therapy. Imagine a place where children and ...

What if behavioral and mental health afflictions like anxiety, depression, ADHD, and autism could be treated with cute, docile animals? At a nature and animal therapy-based farm in Toone, Tennessee, ...