Some mornings I wake up and am about to turn over to look at my phone, but then I realize that my dog, Meerie, is tucked perfectly into the crook of my legs. She's lightly snoring, her rib cage rising ...

Animal lovers call him a “dog whisperer,” a “God-send” and a “phenomenon.” They say he’s gifted with measures of kindness, gentility, sincerity and calm that can repair even the most difficult ...

Lifeline Connections is taking its therapy practices to the arena. The Vancouver organization — which provides mental health and addiction services — added animal-assisted therapy to its stable of ...