Assistance Animals Archives

Jan 23 2026 | Alyssa Hanes

Can I Touch You? What Happens When Therapy Dogs Are Given Choice

Not every dog welcomes touch all the time, but therapy dogs aren’t usually given a choice. What do they do when the decision is theirs? READ MORE

Aug 20 2025 | Elena Schaller

Can Cats Be Good Therapy Animals?

Cats are becoming more involved in animal-assisted services, but are they really cut out for it? Researchers explore whether therapy cats behave differently than the average housecat — and what that means for animals and people alike. READ MORE

Mar 17 2023 | Damin Curtis

Exploring Assistance Dog Welfare

This Australian paper discusses some of the regulatory, training, and access issues that can affect the welfare of assistance dogs — and in many cases, the welfare of their caretakers. READ MORE

Oct 6 2022 | Zoe Parr-Cortes

Measuring Stress In Canine-Assisted Interventions

Canine-assisted interventions are designed to be stress-relieving experiences. But is this true for dogs too? READ MORE

Aug 16 2022 | Ozy Frantz

Spotlighting BIPOC-Companion Animal Relationships

People of all races have similar relationships with their companion animals. So why has previous research largely focused on the experiences of white animal guardians? READ MORE

Jun 10 2022 | Lindsey Stowell

Reframing Our Relationship With Service Dogs

There is currently a huge demand for trained service dogs. This article explores how society views service dogs and how their rights can be safeguarded. READ MORE

Apr 8 2022 | Trent Davidson

Animal-Assisted Therapy From A Dog’s Perspective

Therapy dogs play an important role in improving the lives of many people, yet few studies explore the welfare of the dogs. This survey of handlers explored the dimensions of their dogs’ well-being. READ MORE

Mar 21 2022 | Mian Osumi

Building Bridges Between Critical Disability And Animal Studies

The fields of critical disability studies and critical animal studies will both benefit from recognizing how their movements interact and can build upon each other. READ MORE

Oct 27 2021 | karol orzechowski

Prioritizing The Welfare Of Service & Support Animals

In this blog, we review a range of research related to service and support animals, and discuss how best to advocate for their welfare while supporting the people who need them. READ MORE

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