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.
One Couple's Puppy Rescue Mission
She wanted to rescue the dog that had comforted her husband while he served in Afghanistan, but how could a college student possibly raise the necessary money?
Could a Dog Help Her Son With Autism?
She feared she was not up to raising a special-needs child, but a heaven-sent Aussiedoodle puppy stepped up to lend a hand.
How a Dog Helped Her Son with Autism
Rachel Webb Turner shares how bringing a dog into her home enabled her son Wesley, who has autism, to connect with the world around him.
Meet the Dog Who Saw Him Through Recovery from a Brain Hemorrhage
Spencer Pickell discusses the role his dog, Moon, played in Spencer's long and difficult recovery from a brain hemorrhage.
How a Rescue Dog Gave This Veteran a New Purpose
Air Force Veteran David Sharpe struggled with depression and PTSD, until an adopted dog changed his life—and inspired him to help others
How Trouper the Raccoon Changed Her Life
This animal rehabber has rescued many creatures before, but this raccoon was different.
Meet Wally, the Emotional Support Alligator
The five-foot-long alligator enjoys watching television, rummaging the kitchen cupboard and bringing joy to others.
Celebrating 10 Years of Magic, The Therapy Horse
This miniature horse has traveled the country, comforting families when they need it most.
Ashley Judd on Playing a Veteran in ‘A Dog’s Way Home’
The actress shares how her love for dogs and respect for veterans prepared her for her role in the new movie.
She Trains Rats to Become Therapy Animals
The smart and social rodents comfort seniors and students alike.
HenPower: A Unique Program Inspires Creativity in Seniors
Working with hens in a nursing home setting helps the elderly cope with dementia and loneliness.
The Donkey That Saw Her Through Her Grief
When Robin Birdsong met Ronnie the donkey, she knew he was different than all the other animals she had saved. They had both lost a child. Robin knew exactly how Ronnie felt and she was determined to help him heal.
Therapy Chickens Are Helping People Across the Country
From stressed-out tech executives to seniors with dementia, more people are finding chickens make life better
Petey, a Therapy Dog in Training
In our print series “A Therapy Dog’s Journey,” columnist Peggy Frezon takes All Creatures readers along as her golden retriever Petey trains to become a certified therapy dog. Check out this video of the playful pup working on his skills in training class. Will he eventually pass the test?
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