While many experts suggest that healthy social interaction is the key to a joyful, balanced, and fulfilling life, the best kinds of connections aren't always with humans. In fact, our attachments with ...

Pets such as dogs, cats and even miniature horses can offer humans much more than companionship. Trained therapy animals and guide dogs can provide essential assistance and support that other forms of ...

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 ...