Somerville resident Tarik Griggs gets up at 5:30 a.m. every day to feed and walk his dog Walter, a Labrador-Golden retriever mix. Along the way he chats with neighbors and anyone coming up to say hi ...

PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WPRI) — Navy veteran Paul Schaafsma relies on his service dog Bob to help him manage post-traumatic stress disorder from his time serving in the military. According to the U.S.

Having a furry friend can add fun and companionship for anyone — but for children with autism, it can be life-changing. A recent study from the University of Arizona College of Veterinary Medicine ...

Since 1 in 5 Americans live with a mental health diagnosis, there is an uptick of people who have a psychiatric service dog (PSD). To qualify for the service, individuals must be legally disabled ...

There’s research suggesting that these four-legged “battle buddies” can reduce symptoms of depression and anxiety. But shortages and long wait times pose barriers. There’s research suggesting that ...

SALISBURY — Putting their vests on signals work for the Shelter Guardian dogs in training. A group of six dogs and their owners were at Tractor Supply in Salisbury taking part in some training. Two of ...

A nonprofit that trains service dogs for disabled veterans in the Phoenix area is set to open a training facility in Tucson this summer. “Our goal is to have a grand opening sometime mid-May or so,” ...

Service dogs can be four-legged lifesavers, alerting to dangerous allergens, assisting with travel and making people with a wide range of disabilities safer. But fake service dogs, advocates say, are ...

Dawn White joined CBS News Texas as a multi-skilled journalist in February 2024. She's thrilled to report for the station franchise "On Your Corner, In Your Corner" and be a voice for the community.