Service Animals Archives

Kate Parker-Egner's intuitive cat, Cotton

This Cat Senses When Someone Is at Risk of Suicide

A mental health counselor and cat fancier takes in a fifth feline, which proves to be unexpectedly invaluable to her practice.

Tianna (left) and Gianna with their favorite friend, Carmella

This Differently Abled Rescue Dog Fit Her Family Perfectly

By Dana Polito-Corry6 min read

Her daughters, who both live with multiple disabilities, wanted a dog “just like us” for Christmas. But where in the world would she find such a pooch?

Wren and Beaux, a service dog specially trained for PTSD survivors

Leaning on His Best Friend in the Face of PTSD

Wren Thomas shares how his service dog, Beaux, has helped him cope with PTSD after Wren was kidnapped by Nigerian pirates.

The Puppy Who Helps Her Deal with Diabetes

By Laura Beebe7 min read

She thought she couldn’t handle a very energetic puppy. She never could have guessed how that dog would help her manage her diabetes.

Smoke and the Base Operations Section Marines at Camp al Taqaddum in Iraq

Iraq Veteran Refuses to Leave Therapy Donkey Behind

By Brett Leveridge1 min read

It’s a U.S. Marines tradition to never leave a comrade behind, for John Folsom that rule applied to Smoke the donkey.

Comfort Dogs Bring Hope to Sandy Hook

By Barb Granado9 min read

The tragic shootings at Sandy Hook brought all of us together, including God’s most sensitive creatures.

A Healing Feline to the Rescue

By Mary Hansford5 min read

Arthritis had really slowed her down. Then the right medicine came along, in the form of a feline friend…

Misty the cat administering some healing love.

Misty’s Healing Love

By Peggy Frezon2 min read

With a mom recuperating from knee surgery and mostly alone, the family cat is on the job–cuddling and comforting.

Peggy's spaniel, Kelly, in healing mode.

How wonderful to be covered with love. Just as our Heavenly Father does for us. God is the Great Healer. And one way he cares for us is by sending loving pets that can help us feel better, even at our lowest.

Carrie Ann Inaba cuddles with her pal, Buddy

Carrie Ann Inaba and Friends

By Brett Leveridge2 min read

The Dancing with the Stars judge introduces us to the animals who helped heal her.

How Her Pets Helped Carrie Ann Inaba Heal

Dancer, television personality, animal activist and Guideposts‘ January 2015 cover star Carrie Ann Inaba shares how her pets saw her through a health crisis.