You may want to change your mind about getting your child a pet dog. A recent study has found that young kids who have a dog ...

Caregivers cheered. “Look how good you’re doing!” said Hadley’s handler, Schellie Scott. Such small victories and moments of ...

Research has found that pets can play a critical role in the lives of only children, teaching them about caring, empathy, and ...

The OC Animal Allies’ Helping Kids Canine Literacy Program aims to provide children with a safe space to practice reading ...

This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. CINCINNATI — The first time 5-year-old Calvin Owens went outside in more than a month, he met up with his canine ...

Dogs are getting more love and attention than ever, but experts say too much of a good thing may come with hidden costs.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Cincinnati Children's Hospital facility dog Grover, left, looks to patient Kira Hodge at the hospital's Seacrest Studios as they ...

CINCINNATI -- The first time 5-year-old Calvin Owens went outside in more than a month, he met up with his canine friend Hadley on a hospital patio. Despite being tethered to equipment with wires and ...

“Look how good you’re doing!” said Hadley's handler, Schellie Scott. Such small victories and moments of joy are common whenever Hadley or one of the other three facility dogs at Cincinnati Children’s ...

CINCINNATI (AP) — The first time 5-year-old Calvin Owens went outside in more than a month, he met up with his canine friend Hadley on a hospital patio. Despite being tethered to equipment with wires ...

Specially trained, full-time working dogs provide emotional support during stressful procedures, motivate kids to move around, and make hospitals seem less scary.