How a Rescue Dog Gave This Veteran a New Purpose
By Alikay Wood7 min read
Air Force Veteran David Sharpe struggled with depression and PTSD, until an adopted dog changed his life—and inspired him to help others
Service Animals
Meet Wally, the Emotional Support Alligator
By Alina Larson3 min read
The five-foot-long alligator enjoys watching television, rummaging the kitchen cupboard and bringing joy to others.
How Trouper the Raccoon Changed Her Life
By Dot Lee3 min read
This animal rehabber has rescued many creatures before, but this raccoon was different.
Celebrating 10 Years of Magic, The Therapy Horse
By Peggy Frezon5 min read
This miniature horse has traveled the country, comforting families when they need it most
Ashley Judd on Playing a Veteran in ‘A Dog’s Way Home’
By Alikay Wood4 min read
Ashley Judd plays a troubled veteran in A Dog’s Purpose.
HenPower: A Unique Program Inspires Creativity in Seniors
By Alina Larson6 min read
Working with hens in a nursing home setting helps the elderly cope with dementia and loneliness.
Therapy Chickens Are Helping People Across the Country
By Megan Troise3 min read
HenPower, an unconventional animal-care project in the U.K., has been helping seniors with dementia and loneliness. Here are some hens that are helping people of all ages.
The Donkey That Saw Her Through Her Grief
By Megan Troise2 min read
When Robin Birdsong met Ronnie the donkey, she knew he was different than all the other animals she had saved. They had both lost a child. Robin knew exactly how Ronnie felt and she was determined to help him heal.
Petey, a Therapy Dog in Training
In our print series “A Therapy Dog’s Journey,” columnist Peggy Frezon takes All Creatures readers along as her golden retriever Petey trains to become a certified therapy dog. Check out this video of the playful pup working on his skills in training class. Will he eventually pass the test?
Louise the Rooster Helps Others Build Confidence
By Alina Larson2 min read
A rooster in a wheelchair shows us that a little love and kindness goes a long way.
Meet the Cat Helping to Train Service Dogs
By Jessica Toomer3 min read
D-O-G was a stray kitten before the trainers at Support Dogs Inc. decided to give him a home—and a job.
The Inmate Service Dog Trainer
By Linda Rae Smith3 min read
The service dog training program ignited a sense of compassion for prisoners who now have a sense of doing something worthwhile.
