Dr. Rod West shares a heartwarming story that teaches young readers about service dogs, compassion, and the bond ...

Over the past year, many people have found ways to honor Mark and Melissa Hortmans' dog, Gilbert. He, too, was shot on June ...

One year after the deaths of Melissa and Mark Hortman and their dog Gilbert, Helping Paws is honoring their legacy through a ...

Brenda Marra of Macungie was searching for a buddy to grow with her 5-year-old daughter, Renna. Renna is a curious girl on an independent streak, wanting to go exploring on her own when they are out.

In short order, Teddy—a bright-eyed and bushy-tailed 3-year-old yellow Lab—punched a wall button with his nose, yanked a rope to open a kitchen cabinet door and tugged a walker across the floor. After ...

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

When veterans leave the military, they often carry home invisible wounds that they do not have the words for. Post-Traumatic ...

What started as a way to document life with a service dog has grown into a platform reaching thousands of people across the ...