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Animal Assisted Therapy: The Perspective Of An Activist...

Animal assisted therapy has a long history in human society and many claim it has significant benefits for both the animals and for the therapy subjects. But should animals be [...] READ MORE

Companions During Wartime: Dogs Adopted During Deployme...

Some soldiers in the field will go to extraordinary lengths to help stray dogs, and even bring them back home, though the relationship is likely to be mutually beneficial. READ MORE

Measuring Therapy Dogs’ Welfare

New research indicates that dogs used in Animal Assisted Therapy may experience no difference in stress than "normal" companion dogs. READ MORE

The Importance Of Human Contact For Shelter Dogs

Contact from any humans - not just familiar ones - can help to reduce fear in shelter dogs. READ MORE

Assistance Dogs And Military PTSD Treatment

Canine assistance is a "promising" form of PTSD treatment for veterans, but more study is needed to address costs and animal welfare barriers. READ MORE

Guinea Pig Welfare During Animal-Assisted Therapy

The "possibility of retreat" is vital in reducing stress for guinea pigs, and should be provided during animal-assisted therapy when guinea pigs are involved. READ MORE

Measuring Animal Stress In Less Invasive Ways: Hair Cor...

Accurately measuring animals' stress is crucial to being able to provide for their welfare. This review looks at hair cortisol concentration and finds it a promising way to evaluate chronic [...] READ MORE

Animal-Assisted Interventions in Children’s Hospi...

Animal Assisted Intervetions (AAIs), whereby cats, dogs, and other animals interact with patients and help them with their mental and physical healing through companionship, is becoming more common in hospitals. [...] READ MORE

The Future of Research on Human-Animal Interactions

Scientists are looking to expand the field of research into human-animal interactions, including standardizing data and gathering national results. READ MORE

Animal Assisted Therapy: The Perspective Of An Activist...

Companions During Wartime: Dogs Adopted During Deployme...

Measuring Therapy Dogs’ Welfare

The Importance Of Human Contact For Shelter Dogs

Assistance Dogs And Military PTSD Treatment

Guinea Pig Welfare During Animal-Assisted Therapy

Measuring Animal Stress In Less Invasive Ways: Hair Cor...

Animal-Assisted Interventions in Children’s Hospi...

The Future of Research on Human-Animal Interactions

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Animal Assisted Therapy: The Perspective Of An Activist...

Companions During Wartime: Dogs Adopted During Deployme...

Measuring Therapy Dogs’ Welfare

The Importance Of Human Contact For Shelter Dogs

Assistance Dogs And Military PTSD Treatment

Guinea Pig Welfare During Animal-Assisted Therapy

Measuring Animal Stress In Less Invasive Ways: Hair Cor...

Animal-Assisted Interventions in Children’s Hospi...

The Future of Research on Human-Animal Interactions

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