Therapy animals visit facilities every year in order to bring positive physical and emotional benefits to the elderly, the ill, and the abused peoples of society.

Sep 3, 2008 - Abby Deliz

The companionship unconditionally provided by an animal is unparalleled, but know that your pet gives you more than meets the eye.

Mar 5, 2009 - Jordana Stier

There are a number of innovative animal-assisted therapy programs through which volunteers, pets, and shelter animals help those in need.

Sep 9, 2009 - Jennifer Copley

Incorporating animals into therapy sessions with special needs children produces beneficial effects on physical, emotional, and intellectual development.

Jul 1, 2010 - Bridget Cohen

Showing animals teaches patience, nutrition, discipline, marketing etc? See how animals can teach you valuable life lessons and prepare kids for the future.

Oct 29, 2010 - Cindi Hinton

Studies show that mammals use facial expressions, just like humans, to communicate pain, sorrow, excitement and other feelings they experience.

Mar 6, 2011 - Kelly Dupree

New study shows that patients recovering from joint replacement surgery need 50% less pain medication when they engage in pet therapy.

Nov 18, 2009 - Jeanne Grunert

Behavioural and psychological problems in cats can be treated using play therapy.

May 25, 2009 - Jennifer Copley

There is no viable alternative to drug testing in animals. Use of animals is not cruel anymore and ethical guidelines are followed worldwide.

Dec 5, 2009 - Sonu Singh

There appears to be ample evidence to suggest that a link exists between animal cruelty and later violence towards humans.

Oct 11, 2011 - Antonietta Salerno

Behavioral ecologists define altruism as an animal interaction in which one animal at cost to itself acts in such a way to benefit another animal(s).

Aug 6, 2009 - Dennis Holley

Contrary to the crazy cat lady stereotype, animal hoarders - those who collect far more animals than they are able to care for - are found among all demographic groups.

Jun 11, 2009 - Jennifer Copley

Dispensability of animal testing and notable advances in the widely accepted replacement, reduction and refinement (the 3Rs) doctrine covering the testing.

May 12, 2011 - Chinasa Anya

People who suffer from illnesses and disabilities often depend on service animals to help them with difficult and often dangerous issues.

Apr 27, 2011 - Kelly Dupree

Creative therapies are especially helpful for those suffering from mental health problems, with art therapy, dramatherapy and dance therapy being popular.

Sep 3, 2010 - Kate Le Page

Massage therapy holds many benefits for our emotional well being which include improving depression, bonding, stress and relaxation.

May 12, 2010 - Kristie Jernigan

Massage therapy works for both treatment and prevention. Find out how the benefits of massage therapy extend past just a means to relax and reduce stress.

May 2, 2010 - Melanie Cole

Animal massage is growing in popularity around the globe including horses, cats and dogs as popular recipients of bodywork, massages and energwork modalities.

Jul 3, 2009 - Amy Kreydin

People often lose sight of the importance of animal testing. Behind some myths lie the ever growing truth about the benefits of scientific animal research.

Mar 3, 2012 - Isabelle Marsh