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BOSTON, April 24, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- One week after the terror attacks and manhunt in and around Boston, the psychological and emotional trauma is still being felt by so many, especially children. To help the healing begin, American Humane Association has mobilized its famed Red Star(TM) animal-assisted therapy dogs, who are being readied to provide comfort and restore a sense of normalcy to the stricken city. These highly-trained animals interact in a nonverbal,...
Potomac Seniors Village is excited to begin a new pet therapy program at the assisted living facility. Potomac, Md. (PRWEB) February 07, 2013 “Woof woof” and “meow meow” will be the new sounds heard at Potomac Seniors Village. The assisted living center in Potomac Maryland is excited to announce that it has added a new pet therapy program. Residents are able to enjoy playing and communicating with different pets in the comfort of their own rooms. Potomac Seniors Village is...
AHA applauds U.S. Sen. Schumer for his support of veterans and their families WASHINGTON, Oct. 1, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- American Humane Association, the nation's leading advocate on behalf of animals and children, today called on the United States Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to reverse a policy that would end a program reimbursing veterans who suffer from post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) for their use of service dogs while in recovery. The policy is set to go...
Merope Pavlides, author of "Animal-assisted Interventions for Individuals with Autism" responds to a recently published study on pets and autism by urging families to think carefully before getting a pet. Roanoke, VA (PRWEB) August 03, 2012 A study released today indicates that the addition of a pet to the household may help autistic children develop skills. This empirical research backs up what many working in the field of human-animal interactions have known for a long time....
Literature review and site interviews mark the launch of a study that will examine the outcomes of animal-assisted therapy on children undergoing cancer treatment and their families MADISON, NJ (PRWEB) April 12, 2012 Pfizer Animal Health, an international leader in the advancement of animal health, and the American Humane Association, the nation’s leading advocate on behalf of children and animals, announced the completion of the first round of an innovative research study on the...
SEATTLE, April 11, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- A Place for Mom, Inc. (APFM), the nation's largest senior living referral information service, today has launched a campaign to recognize pet-friendly senior living communities nationwide. In honor of National Pet Day, A Place for Mom is highlighting senior housing options for pet owners, while raising awareness about the benefits seniors experience from owning and caring for their animal companions. APFM is initiating the...
First member of pet therapy program excels to earn therapy dog international certification. Scottsdale, AZ (PRWEB) March 26, 2012 With the success of Lacey at the core of its new Pet Therapy Program, Cypress HomeCare Solutions announces Lacey’s Therapy Dog International Certification. Lacey provides pet therapy, free of charge, to clients of the number one home healthcare agency. Ranking Arizona named Cypress HomeCare Solutions the number one home healthcare agency in 2010 and 2012....
Professional Development Resources, a nationally accredited provider of continuing education (CE) to psychologists, social workers, counselors, speech-language pathologists, registered dietitians and occupational therapists, has released a new online CE course on animal-assisted therapy (AAT). Jacksonville, FL (PRWEB) March 08, 2012 Professional Development Resources has announced a new addition to its online continuing education (CE) curriculum for mental health professionals: Animal...
Opening nationwide on Sept. 23, inspiring film based on real-life story of a dolphin with a prosthetic tail earns American Humane Association's "No Animals Were Harmed"® certification WASHINGTON, Sept. 9, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- "Dolphin Tale," a fact-based feature film about a dolphin who loses her tail, but receives a prosthetic one that enables her to swim and survive, is making a splash for kids and families who deserve a treat. Through a partnership that includes American...
MOVE STREAMLINES INDIVIDUAL PROGRAMS UNDER ONE UMBRELLA SETTING NATIONAL STANDARDS AND CERTIFICATION AND FACILITATING ACCESS TO EFFECTIVE TREATMENT SANTAQUIN, Utah, Sept. 7, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- In a move to streamline hundreds of equine assisted programs across the country and help veterans, active military, their families and families of the fallen gain access to much needed therapy, the Equine Assisted Growth and Learning Association has formed EAGALA Military Services, it was...
