The USO’s reigning Canine Volunteer of the Year is a loving therapy dog of a breed that sometimes surprises people: Rottweiler. Leader, an 8-year-old Rottie, has a special love for children, and ...

MOUNT VERNON, Iowa (KCRG) - A group of service dog handlers in eastern Iowa has traveled the state, providing comfort to those who need it most. That includes the families of deployed service members.

CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — A new program launched Thursday at Naval Air Station Corpus Christi is giving service members and their families a little comfort from some four-legged friends. RELATED: South ...

ROCK HILL — Dealing with irreplaceable losses, Vietnam War veteran Michael Gegoski has struggled. In recent years, he lost both his wife and eldest son. He became more reclusive since then and wasn't ...

An Ohio State University therapy dog is getting a military promotion. Shiloh, a 7-year-old golden retriever and one of the founding pups of The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center's therapy ...

When you think about the USO, you likely think about entertainment tours or airport lounges, but the organization’s scope is much wider than that.

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) — Metro’s own retired K-9 Sgt. Bo is a finalist for the American Humane Society’s 15th Annual Hero Dog Awards for the category of therapy dogs. It’s a nationwide competition ...

Press releases are posted on Independent.com as a free community service. Therapy Dogs of Santa Barbara, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering people to live more fulfilling lives ...

Humans and dogs have had a special bond for centuries. Coming home from a long day to a wagging tail is bound to cheer anyone up. But dogs have proven to be so much more than just pets. Research shows ...