As National Llama Day arrives on December 9, 2025, it’s the perfect moment to recognize an unexpected yet rapidly growing force in the world of emotional healing: llamas. With their calm demeanor, ...

She is among those who have benefited from animal therapy through the Central and North West London NHS Trust. The scheme ...

There is no human experience more common than an experience with animals. Most people at some point in their lives have had a pet. Whether it was a cat, dog, bird, or farm animal the bond between a ...

Hospitals can feel overwhelming when you’re going through cancer treatment, which is why many now bring in therapy animals to make that experience a little easier. These animals are trained to handle ...

People who experience trauma sometimes find strength in talking with others who have endured a similar experience.

Beret Leone is a native Minnesotan who joined the WCCO team as a reporter in September 2022 - and she's thrilled be back home in the Twin Cities! Beret grew up in Chaska and graduated from Bethel ...

Our furry friends can be a handful to take care of, from leaving big messes for you to clean to eating up your money — sometimes literally. Pets require a lot of attention, but so do humans.

According to a 2025 report by the American Veterinary Medical Association, animal-assisted intervention is an umbrella term describing the utilization of animals to benefit the human experience. The ...

Over 10 years ago, an American non-profit, Pet Partners, created National Animal Therapy Day to recognize, educate, demonstrate, and promote public awareness about the incredible, positive impact of ...

When Winston Churchill said, “There is something about the outside of a horse that is good for the inside of a man,” he may have been more right than he realized. A growing body of research is ...

BAKERSFIELD. CALIF, (KERO) — Redemption Ranch is a nonprofit that rescues animals and turns them into therapy animals, providing healing and support for those in need. Redemption Ranch is a nonprofit ...

graduated from TAMUCC in 2019 with a Bachelor’s Degree in Communication, with an emphasis on Media Production. Myra and the KRIS 6 Digital Team recently won an Edward Murrow Award in May 2024. CORPUS ...