comforting dogs

Anxious rescue dog is always comforted by his two best friends

Many dogs suffer from anxiety issues. It’s especially common among dogs who come from rough backgrounds: even when they find good loving homes it can take a lot of time for them to adjust. But ...

Comfort dogs visit Uvalde, Texas to help grieving community after school shooting

The world continues to grieve for the 21 lives lost in the horrific mass shooting at an Robb Elementary School. That grief is most strongly felt in Uvalde, Texas, where a community, including friends and ...

Baggage handler goes viral after comforting puppy getting on airplane

Traveling on an airplane can be a stressful experience for anyone, but it’s even more stressful for our pets who travel with us. Many airlines don’t allow most dogs to travel in the cabin, which ...

Scared puppies rescued from ‘deplorable’ home cuddle with each other for comfort

Some dogs go through a lot of trauma in life — and when things are rough, it’s always good to have a friend you can turn to. That’s definitely the case for two puppies, who ...

Rescue kitten breaks out of his cage to spend night cuddling with scared puppy

Animals can be so caring and compassionate — they have a surprising and wonderful ability to sense when someone is in need of a friend, and won’t hesitate to provide some comfort. This compassion is ...

Shelter dog runs over to comfort teen girl having an anxiety attack — she adopts him the next day

Dogs are such sweet, caring animals. They have an amazing ability to sense when someone is in distress, and won’t hesitate to show them some love and comfort. And when one shelter dog embraced a ...

Superman actor Henry Cavill says his pet dog ‘saved’ him from mental health struggles

Dogs really are the perfect pets: they’re such loyal companions, always there to lift our spirits with their unconditional love. Dogs have been known to improve people’s wellbeing and mental health. And people of all ...

Funeral home hires Labrador Retriever as ‘Bereavement Care Dog,’ providing comfort to grieving families

Dogs are such great animals who can provide comfort and support to those who need it most. Emergency services like police and firefighters often employ trained comfort dogs to help people who might be traumatized ...

Therapy dogs comfort families of victims following Florida building collapse

The world continues to be in shock following the tragic building collapse in Miami-Dade County, Florida last week. The partial collapse of a residential condo building in Surfside on June 24 has left at least ...

Friendly rottweiler cheers up an old man at the park who just lost his own dog

It’s always hard when a dog passes away. After losing a beloved pet, you still think about them all the time, and it can be a lonely and sad experience. But one man grieving his ...