The internet is full of happy, uplifting, cute little stories about adorable canines finally finding their forever homes. But all too often, what's missing from these stories is a sobering fact: ...

While many disabled people receive service dogs from professional training programs, getting a “program dog” often requires time and resources that many disabled people just cannot afford. Many ...

Every dog in the video is missing something—a leg or mobility. And some, the life they were supposed to have. Watching them line up at the gate of the Unstoppable Ranch in Temecula, Calif., waiting ...

All dogs love getting outside in the sunshine, especially if they get to take a trip to someplace super fun like the beach. They can run around, play, chase each other in the sand, and just have a ...

Connecticut resident Olivia Streaman first applied for a service dog four years ago for her father who has Parkinson’s disease, a decision she calls “life-changing” after it allowed her father to ...

Ability Dogs of Arizona teachs both dogs and their owners at the same time to help them form a stronger relationship. Credit: (Ability Dogs/Submitted) Many people with disabilities need a service dog ...

Dear Savvy Senior: What can you tell me about service dogs for seniors with disabilities? My 67-year-old father has chronic arthritis and Parkinson’s disease, and I’m wondering if an assistance dog ...

*Refers to the latest 2 years of stltoday.com stories. Cancel anytime. Firefighter Michelle Hookland leaned down with a smile and gave Indy, a 13-month-old black Labrador retriever, a pat on the head.