The same biological signals that help predict lifespan in humans also appear in dogs, according to new research from the Dog ...

If you believe many of the TV news broadcasts and postings on YouTube then you also believe that dogs often help people spontaneously, and often heroically. There are many reports of dogs pulling ...

Why does your dog rush to "help" when you are searching for something, while your cat seems… eh, less concerned? New research suggests that this difference may stem from deep evolutionary roots—and ...

A single act of kindness can completely change the course of an animal’s life. For stray dogs, finding someone willing to ...

I was recently in a park where a mother and a grandmother were sitting on the bench watching a child play. A Golden Retriever was resting beside them also watching the activity. Suddenly the child ...

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Yes, there are medical service dogs specifically trained to help those with hearing loss. These hearing dogs are trained to “alert and lead,” helping to hear sounds and notify their person when ...

Cadaver dogs can pick up the distinct scent of human corpses from a pile of rubble or deep underground. With their exceptional abilities, these canines help recover victims of natural disasters and ...