Therapy Animals

• ‘Makes me feel like I’m someone in the world:’ Animal-assisted therapy helps Manitobans

  On a farm about an hour south of Winnipeg, 40 animals are hard at work at Lil' Steps Wellness, offering therapy to those in need and making a difference is people's lives.

  Canada

  Nov 17, 2024
  
• Coronavirus: Arion Therapeutic Farm starts membership program and shifts focus

  "Every time I come here and I'm upset I automatically get happy when I'm near a horse."

  May 23, 2020
  
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• Calgary city council takes first step towards recognizing non-traditional emotional support animals

  Calgary city council has agreed to explore allowing non-traditional emotional support animals which currently aren’t allowed in the city limits.

  Health

  Feb 26, 2018
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• Unconventional Comfort: City to re-examine bylaw, ‘Nobody is coming to take those chickens away’

  Nikki Pike’s three chickens are doctor prescribed emotional support animals used to help treat her severe anxiety and depression.

  Crime

  Dec 20, 2017
• Pet therapy can be a key in addictions recovery: survey

  A national survey found pet therapy can be a key to addictions recovery because animals love unconditionally, creating the support and drive to succeed.

  Canada

  May 26, 2017
• Therapy rooster for at-risk children gets customized wheelchair

  Louise is anything but a conventional therapy animal for at-risk children.

  Jan 24, 2017
• Therapy dog research has encouraging findings for war veterans

  Researchers found that by spending time with a therapy dog, war veterans felt less socially isolated and were more likely to recall fond memories.

  Canada

  Apr 29, 2016