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Many people enjoy the company of animals, and it's often assumed—sometimes more by perception than by hard data—that being around pets like dogs and cats can ease stress and support mental health.

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. But research ...

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Dogs are sociable, enthusiastic and widely used to comfort people in settings like hospitals, schools and care homes. But an increasingly popular alternative is emerging: therapy cats. The term is ...

Dogs, cats, bunnies and alpacas gathered at the Mall of America this week to offer shoppers some real retail therapy. “She’s purring!” a group of young girls giggled, reaching out to stroke Ruby the ...