Animal-assisted occupational therapy practitioners use their expertise and their dogs’ unique talents to help people overcome ...

Rising awareness of animal welfare in India has led to diverse career opportunities for animal enthusiasts in professions such as veterinary practice, pet grooming, wildlife biology, canine training, ...

This resident of a children's home benefits from an innovative therapy approach known as animal-assisted therapy (AAT). Steven charges at the donkeys in the pen, desperate to interact with them.

In addition to using this expertise the different animals can be integrated into the therapeutic process depending on the point in therapy, as well as the specific therapeutic goal being worked on ...

However, Human Development Professor Patricia Pendry said not all felines are up for the job. Pendry acknowledges ... with therapy. "They might say, I don't need to pet a dog.