While therapy dogs have ruled the world of animal-assisted services (AAS), new research from Washington State University says their feline counterparts may have what it takes to join the ranks. A ...

Three cats named Bowie, Nicks and Mercury are helping clients open up during therapy sessions at Pillar, a nonprofit ...

It’s very common to hear about therapy dogs helping out in places like hospitals, schools, and retirement homes – almost everyone likes to spend time with cute canines when they’re stressed, worried, ...

Cats sometimes get a bad rap. After all, cats claw the couch, knock objects off tables, jump on things they shouldn't, and so on. Yet, anyone who's ever been around a well-behaved cat knows these ...

WASHINGTON, USA — A study co-authored by a Washington State University professor found some cats may have the "purrfect" personality to be therapy animals. However, Human Development Professor ...

PULLMAN, Wash. — A new study, co-authored by Washington State University Professor Patricia Pendry, suggests that although dogs have ruled the world of animal-assisted services (AAS), some cats may ...

PULLMAN, Wash. — For years, therapy dogs have ruled the world of animal-assisted services (AAS), offering stress relief to college students, hospital patients, and those in need of emotional support.

Annie Peters, president and CEO of Pet Partners—a Bellevue, Wash.-based national therapy animal organization focusing on improving human health and well-being through the human-animal bond—traces her ...

According to his human, Lisa Lovelette, “Toby is an awesome therapy cat who fits beautifully on the lap of aany elder who wishes to visit with him. He has not once tried to jump off a lap in nearly ...

AVON LAKE, Ohio (WOIO) - A Marine veteran and his therapy cat have been reunited after the cat went missing on Christmas Day.