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A Kenosha boy conquered aggressive brain cancer at age 3, and now his family's dog volunteers at the same hospital that saved his life. Their story of hope will raise funds for Children's Wisconsin during this week's Miracle Marathon.
Volunteer therapy dogs are providing emotional support to young patients and their families at Phoenix Children's Hospital. The four-legged visitors help ease anxiety and bring moments of joy during difficult hospital stays.
Three therapy dogs are helping elite swimmers calm their nerves at Australia's national championships, and the results are remarkable. Athletes are swimming personal bests after a quick cuddle before hitting the blocks.
Golden retrievers and labradors are comforting crime victims through the scary courthouse experience in Orange, Australia. The program's success has handlers asking for more volunteers to meet growing demand.
After a car accident left her with chronic pain, Annette Lumbis discovered therapy dogs could help and founded Magical Paws. Now she leads 50+ volunteers bringing healing paws to nursing homes and schools across Sudbury.
A Colorado surgeon found the perfect prescription for lifting spirits: his therapy dog Asher. The four-year-old pup visits patients at Good Samaritan Hospital, bringing comfort during their toughest days.
Seattle Mariners first baseman Josh Naylor has formed an adorable bond with Tucker, the team's 8-year-old yellow Lab who roams the clubhouse. Their daily ritual of treats and fetch has become a heartwarming highlight of spring training.
KDKA and UPMC have launched Community Heroes, a monthly series spotlighting Pittsburgh residents who are quietly transforming their neighborhoods through kindness and dedication. From therapy dogs for first responders to free stores for families in need, these stories prove compassion is alive and well in Western Pennsylvania.
For six years, Doug the pug has comforted anxious children facing cancer, mental health challenges, and injuries at a Northland special needs school. Now he's missing, and an entire community is searching for their four-legged hero.
Dentists across America are discovering that therapy dogs can dramatically reduce patient fear and get people back in the chair. Research shows these four-legged helpers lower blood pressure, reduce stress hormones, and help patients avoid painful oral health problems.