Service Animals
Service animals bring gifts of safety and comfort to their owners. Dog service animals also give their owners the ability to move through their lives in ways that would otherwise be daunting, if not impossible. Whether it's dogs or cat service animals in your life, these creatures are to be treasured for their generous, loving hearts.
A Dog, a Prisoner, and a Surprising Prayer Partner
A decision to visit a dog who had been trained by a prison inmate not only brought her a new canine companion, but also a treasured new prayer partner.
Dog Trainer Brandon McMillan on Working with Service Dogs
Brandon McMillan, professional dog trainer and Emmy Award-winning host of CBS's Lucky Dog, shares how he got involved in the training of service dogs for returning veterans.
Therapy Dogs Help Children with Autism at the Dentist
For kids with autism, a trip to the dentist can be extra stressful. Here's how one office is making it fun.
Jack the Comfort Dog Brings Joy to Seniors
Meet Jack, a Miniature Australian Shepherd who serves as a therapy dog for the seniors at Gulf Coast Village, a Volunteers of America-sponsored retirement community in Cape Coral, Florida.
How This Service Dog Came to Comfort Crime Victims
Find out why this dog always has her day in court.
A Dog Named Daisy Brings Comfort to Crime Victims
Watch as Lori Raineri introduces her dog, Daisy, whose life's work takes place at the Yolo County, California, district attorney's office where she comforts crime victims, particularly children.
This Cat Senses When Someone Is at Risk of Suicide
A mental health counselor and cat fancier takes in a fifth feline, which proves to be unexpectedly invaluable to her practice.
This Differently Abled Rescue Dog Fit Her Family Perfectly
Her daughters, who both live with multiple disabilities, wanted a dog "just like us" for Christmas. But where in the world would she find such a pooch?
Leaning on His Best Friend in the Face of PTSD
Wren Thomas shares how his service dog, Beaux, has helped him cope with PTSD after Wren was kidnapped by Nigerian pirates.
Brandon McMillan Trains Service Dogs for Disabled Veterans
Dog trainer Brandon McMillan, host of CBS-TV's Lucky Dog, on growing up in a circus, finding his calling, and why he trains dogs to help veterans
The Puppy Who Helps Her Deal with Diabetes
She thought she couldn't handle a puppy. She never could have guessed how that dog would help her manage her diabetes.
Iraq Veteran Refuses to Leave Therapy Donkey Behind
It's a U.S. Marines tradition to never leave a comrade behind, for John Folsom that rule applied to Smoke the donkey.
Comfort Dogs Bring Hope to Sandy Hook
The tragic shootings at Sandy Hook brought all of us together, including God’s most sensitive creatures.
A Healing Feline to the Rescue
Arthritis had really slowed her down. Then the right medicine came along...
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