At a Murphy-Harpst Children’s Center in Georgia, many of the teens have lived through severe neglect, abuse or abandonment.

For more than two decades, an Old-Bethpage couple has been raising service dogs for Canine Companions, helping prepare them for lives assisting people with ...

Brenda Marra of Macungie was searching for a buddy to grow with her 5-year-old daughter, Renna. Renna is a curious girl on an independent streak, wanting to go exploring on her own when they are out.

In short order, Teddy -- a bright-eyed and bushy-tailed 3-year-old yellow Lab -- punched a wall button with his nose, yanked a rope to open a kitchen cabinet door and tugged a walker across the floor.

A Missouri House committee learned about a valuable heartland service designed to train service dogs to help both veterans and families with severely autistic children. "Our mission is to change lives ...

GREEN COUNTY, Wis. (WMTV) - After waiting six years, the Green County Child Advocacy Center has finally welcomed a new member of its team—one who doesn’t say much, but has already made a powerful ...

Service dogs can also pull off socks without nipping toes and can even dial 911 on a specialized canine rescue phone. “Sometimes autistic youth may tend to run away from home,” training director Cheri ...