While most dog owners may expect to only see their vet for vaccines and annual exams, the actual bulk of everyday appointments come from sudden, surprising problems. There are many common medical ...

Facility dogs are utilized as clinical tools rather than just for patient morale, though their improvement on patients’ moods is clear. Staff-coordinated scheduling is required for most therapy dog ...

ROCKFORD, Ill. — A local hospital is looking for dog owners to volunteer with its visiting dog program. UW Health announced it plans to grow its Caring Canines program in 2026 by recruiting more ...

In hospitals, schools and care homes across St. Clair County, therapy dogs are quietly changing lives — one wag and one smile at a time. The volunteers behind those visits make up Blue Water Therapy ...