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Pets
fromPsychology Today
1 day ago

Dogs and People: Stories of Redemption and Mutual Rescue

Canine redemption narratives shape perceptions of mutual rescue between humans and dogs, reflecting broader themes of responsibility and redemption in society.
#human-animal-bond
fromSilicon Canals
23 hours ago
Psychology

Psychology says people who let their pets sleep in their bed aren't clingy or emotionally stunted - they've found one of the only relationships in modern life that offers unconditional presence without the performance anxiety that makes human connection so exhausting - Silicon Canals

Psychology
fromSilicon Canals
23 hours ago

Psychology says people who let their pets sleep in their bed aren't clingy or emotionally stunted - they've found one of the only relationships in modern life that offers unconditional presence without the performance anxiety that makes human connection so exhausting - Silicon Canals

Needing comfort from pets is not a weakness; it can enhance emotional well-being and reduce anxiety.
US news
fromsfist.com
1 day ago

Saturday Links: Therapy Cow Spotted in Sonoma County Visiting Bedridden Resident

One pilot was rescued and another is missing after a US fighter jet was shot down in Iran.
fromFuncheap
2 days ago

Celebrate "Brixton" Therapy Dog w/ Love Fest Memorial (Pier 23)

On Saturday - April 11 (12-3PM) at Pier 23 we will be celebrating the life of sweet Golden Boy - Brixton At Large the iconic Heart of San Francisco with an epic Love Fest Memorial.
San Francisco
#ai
fromThe Washington Post
2 weeks ago
US news

These people used AI to help find their lost pets

AI technology is enhancing the chances of reuniting lost pets with their owners.
Retirement
fromSilicon Canals
3 days ago

I'm 66 and I spent forty years trying to stay positive through everything - and what I actually created was a life where nobody knew me well enough to notice when I was drowning - Silicon Canals

Staying positive can lead to hidden struggles and emotional isolation, as individuals often mask their true feelings to appear strong.
#empathy
fromSilicon Canals
3 days ago
Psychology

Research suggests people who feel more empathy for dogs than humans aren't broken - their empathy is fully intact, it's just been directed toward the only available recipient that has never weaponized it, and a person whose empathy has been weaponized enough times eventually stops handing it to anyone who could do it again - Silicon Canals

Psychology
fromPsychology Today
2 days ago

How to Help Someone Have an Empathy Makeover

Empathy can be developed through structured reflection and practice, enhancing mental health and relationship dynamics.
Psychology
fromSilicon Canals
3 days ago

Research suggests people who feel more empathy for dogs than humans aren't broken - their empathy is fully intact, it's just been directed toward the only available recipient that has never weaponized it, and a person whose empathy has been weaponized enough times eventually stops handing it to anyone who could do it again - Silicon Canals

Empathy can be selective, often directed more towards animals than humans due to psychological and biological factors.
Psychology
fromPsychology Today
2 days ago

How to Help Someone Have an Empathy Makeover

Empathy can be developed through structured reflection and practice, enhancing mental health and relationship dynamics.
Psychology
fromPsychology Today
5 days ago

The Impact of Detached Reactions to Tragedy

Detached responses to tragedy lower accountability and hinder empathy, while specific, caring responses promote genuine concern and action.
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
4 days ago

Remembering an Angel With a Traumatic Brain Injury

Laura, despite severe brain damage, radiated joy and built meaningful connections with caregivers, enriching their lives through her infectious spirit.
Psychology
fromSilicon Canals
1 day ago

Not everyone who avoids asking for help is proud. Some of them asked once, received it with a lecture attached, and learned that the cost of support was a small erosion of standing they could never quite earn back. - Silicon Canals

Asking for help can lead to unintended consequences that affect relationships and self-perception.
Pets
fromMail Online
4 days ago

Vets reveal 17 subtle signs that indicate a dog has hurt themselves

Vets identified 17 key signs indicating pain in dogs, highlighting the importance of recognizing subtle behavioral changes.
Healthcare
fromPsychology Today
2 weeks ago

Building a Therapeutic Revolution: Veterans Lead the Way

Therapeutic alliance—the collaborative bond between clinician and patient—extends beyond individual clinical encounters to systemic mental health care structures, particularly for treating complex conditions like PTSD and substance use disorders in veteran populations.
Pets
fromwww.theguardian.com
6 days ago

The pet I'll never forget: Merlin the therapy sheep

Merlin the sheep provides emotional support and therapy to clients, showcasing the calming effect of animals on human well-being.
#resilience
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
6 days ago

Stop Telling Anxious People to Be Resilient

Resilience frameworks wrongly attribute anxiety to individual weakness rather than systemic issues, leading to harmful consequences for those affected.
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
6 days ago

Stop Telling Anxious People to Be Resilient

Resilience frameworks wrongly attribute anxiety to individual weakness rather than systemic issues, leading to harmful consequences for those affected.
Psychology
fromPsychology Today
1 week ago

Why Seven Dogs Escaping Captivity Gives Hope to Us All

Resilience and leadership can emerge from unexpected sources, as demonstrated by a group of dogs navigating challenges together.
Psychology
fromSilicon Canals
2 days ago

Psychology says the loneliest people in life aren't the ones nobody likes - they're the kind, helpful people everyone appreciates but nobody thinks to check on because they seem so self-sufficient - Silicon Canals

Highly capable, helpful individuals often feel lonely because their strength creates an illusion that they do not need support.
Social justice
fromFortune
3 weeks ago

How Alfred the service dog changes the rights of Lyft riders nationwide | Fortune

Lyft settled a discrimination case by agreeing to enhanced driver training on disability rights, app updates, and enforcement mechanisms to ensure service animals and disabled passengers can use the platform nationwide.
fromLady Freethinker
5 days ago

Detroit Police Appoint First Officer Dedicated to Animal Cruelty Cases

The new role was prompted in part by a disturbing case last year involving a dog that had been stabbed by her guardian live on social media. The dog's former guardian was ultimately sentenced to two to seven years in prison, and the dog has since been placed with a new family.
Pets
Mental health
fromwww.bbc.com
6 days ago

'I nearly broke trying to help my partner with addiction issues'

Addiction impacts both the individual and their loved ones, requiring personal growth and boundaries for recovery.
Portland
fromOregon ArtsWatch * Arts & Culture News
4 weeks ago

'Marvin's Rescue': Can a rescue dog save a mere human? * Oregon ArtsWatch

Victor Polanco plays a rescue dog in Marv Ross's musical comedy 'Marvin's Rescue,' observing real dogs to develop his character through body movements and personality traits.
fromPsychology Today
1 week ago

How a Huggy Dog Is Helping Children With Wartime Trauma

Hibuki, the stuffed animal dog, allows children to project their feelings, helping them to express emotions like sadness and anxiety. The child becomes the caretaker of the dog, which facilitates self-soothing.
Pets
Pets
fromwww.theguardian.com
6 days ago

Reforms must be fair tovets and pet owners | Letters

Increased veterinary costs and reduced services threaten the availability of essential pet care for owners.
Pets
fromPsychology Today
1 week ago

Dogs, Cats, and Other Nonhumans Are Not 'Just Animals'

A new book challenges speciesist narratives and promotes deeper respect for animals as sentient beings with powerful social bonds.
fromThe Washington Post
3 weeks ago

Punch the monkey isn't alone in bonding with his emotional support toy

Newborn mammals find comfort in contact, and rescue animals sometimes seek solace from fuzzy toys in the absence of their families, said Marc Bekoff, professor emeritus of ecology and evolutionary biology at the University of Colorado at Boulder. Some adult animals might also look to toys for safety and companionship, according to Bekoff. 'It brings them joy, and it makes them feel good,' he said.
US news
Education
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago

Ask, Tell, Teach

Effective instruction requires asking gently first, then telling more clearly, but demanding creates resistance and should be avoided with students of any kind.
Pets
fromPsychology Today
1 week ago

The Reciprocal Relationships of Pets and Their Caregivers

Cats vocalize more frequently with male caregivers, suggesting a learned behavior to attract attention.
Pets
fromSilicon Canals
1 week ago

Psychology says people who sleep in the same bed as their dogs aren't substituting the dog for human intimacy - they're supplementing a human life with the one kind of companionship that asks for nothing, carries no grievances into the bedroom, and has never once in the history of the arrangement woken up on the wrong side - Silicon Canals

Co-sleeping with dogs provides comfort and security, enhancing relaxation and sleep quality for many pet owners.
fromThe Washington Post
1 month ago

College students add puppy training to their course load

She explained that the exercise was to prepare for a real-life scenario, when a jacket falls off a chair and onto a dog. 'You wouldn't want them to get up, make a scene,' Gray said. The recent training class was for student members of a college chapter for the Guide Dog Foundation for the Blind, a nonprofit that provides service dogs to people with vision impairments.
US news
Pets
fromABC7 New York
1 week ago

Dog reunited with family 11 years after being stolen from backyard in Philadelphia

A family reunited with their stolen dog, Forty-Cal, after years of searching and keeping his microchip information updated.
Psychology
fromSilicon Canals
3 weeks ago

People who are instinctively trusted by dogs and children aren't performing warmth - they carry a baseline nervous system frequency that hasn't been overwritten by social strategy - Silicon Canals

Babies and dogs respond to authentic nervous system regulation and genuine presence rather than performed social skills or techniques.
Pets
fromPsychology Today
1 week ago

Sleeping With Your Pet: Is It Really Good for Your Sleep?

Many pet guardians report comfort and relaxation from sleeping with pets, despite potential disruptions to sleep quality.
Pets
fromPsychology Today
2 weeks ago

Can Dogs Smell the Emotions of Other Dogs?

Dogs detect and respond to emotional odors from other dogs, but habituation occurs with unchanging scents, and behavioral changes indicate emotional content recognition.
US politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 months ago

Why the death of a pet can be as traumatic as losing a loved one

Pet bereavement can cause clinically significant prolonged grief disorder, prompting calls to extend PGD recognition to include pet deaths in clinical guidelines.
#animal-rescue
Pets
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

The pet I'll never forget: Penny, the pigeon who never left my side

A rescued pigeon named Penny imprinted on her rescuer Hannah and remained her constant companion despite multiple attempts to reintegrate her with other pigeons.
fromAol
1 month ago
Pets

NYC Shelter's Video of Adoptable Dogs Choosing Their Humans Will Have You in Tears

Pets
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

The pet I'll never forget: Penny, the pigeon who never left my side

A rescued pigeon named Penny imprinted on her rescuer Hannah and remained her constant companion despite multiple attempts to reintegrate her with other pigeons.
fromAol
1 month ago
Pets

NYC Shelter's Video of Adoptable Dogs Choosing Their Humans Will Have You in Tears

Pets
fromBusiness Insider
2 weeks ago

I got my cavapoo a fake service dog badge. He never got carded.

Fraudulent service dog certifications sold online for $70-$300 allow untrained pets into restricted spaces, undermining legitimate service dog access and public safety.
Science
fromPsychology Today
2 months ago

A Deep Dive Into Why Joy is Essential, Who Feels It, and Why

Rapid, short-lived 'woo-hoo' joy and longer transcendent joy occur across diverse animal species and likely evolved as adaptive emotional states.
Medicine
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

The pet I'll never forget: Jack, the sacked sniffer dog, who pulled me through the darkest days of chemo

A retired police cocker spaniel provided companionship and practical emotional support during cancer treatment, giving structure, comfort, and unconditional love.
US politics
fromPsychology Today
2 months ago

How ICE Is Disrupting the Human-Animal Bond

Abrupt immigration enforcement severs human-animal bonds, causing lasting trauma, abandoned pets, and reluctance to seek veterinary care.
Mindfulness
fromPsychology Today
2 months ago

How Listening to the Sound of Feathers Can Awaken True Joy

Attentive connection with nature nurtures creativity, compassion, and joy, fostering respect for nonhuman life and inspiring gentler, more flourishing communities.
fromNewsday
3 weeks ago

Aryna Sabalenka credits her new dog with providing 'mental health support' at Indian Wells

I feel like I'm much more settled, calm, more in control. Whenever I feel like going crazy on my team, I just pet Ash and I feel better.
Pets
Science
fromPsychology Today
2 months ago

It's Time to Celebrate Animal Sentience and Stop Squabbling

Many nonhuman animals, including insects, are sentient and experience emotions such as joy and pain, and sentience should be recognized broadly.
Pets
fromApartment Therapy
3 weeks ago

I'm a Dog Trainer, and Here's What I Really Think About Pets Sleeping in Your Bed

A certified dog trainer recommends letting dogs sleep in bed, as outdated dominance theory has been disproven and co-sleeping can improve sleep quality and feelings of safety.
Pets
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

The pet I'll never forget: Luke, the blind dog whose unconditional love made me live again

Luke, a blind Australian shepherd, demonstrates that physical limitations do not prevent living a full, joyful life through sensory adaptation and resilience.
US news
fromwww.npr.org
2 months ago

After being hit by a car, she was saved by a lavender bunny

Urban cycling dangers come primarily from other vehicles rather than terrain or weather.
Mindfulness
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago

How Mushing Builds Emotional Intelligence

Mushing centers on deep musher–dog attunement, purposeful routines, intentional rest, and intrinsic motivation that foster resilience and authentic leadership.
#pet-grief
fromSilicon Canals
4 weeks ago
Pets

Psychology says people who grieve a pet more intensely than they've grieved some relatives aren't being dramatic - the bond activates these 7 attachment pathways that human relationships often can't access, and the grief is unfiltered because the love was - Silicon Canals

fromSilicon Canals
4 weeks ago
Pets

Psychology says people who grieve a pet more intensely than they've grieved some relatives aren't being dramatic - the bond activates these 7 attachment pathways that human relationships often can't access, and the grief is unfiltered because the love was - Silicon Canals

Pets
fromSilicon Canals
4 weeks ago

Research suggests that the specific warmth of a dog sleeping against your body activates the same oxytocin pathways as skin-to-skin contact with a partner, which is why people who sleep with their dog report feeling held even when they technically sleep alone - Silicon Canals

Dogs sleeping in bed with humans activate oxytocin pathways similar to intimate human contact, providing neurochemical benefits beyond emotional comfort.
#pet-loss
Pets
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

The pet I'll never forget: Harvey, the most human of cats who helped me through grief and illness

A cat named Harvey provided emotional support and comfort to a grieving family and later became a healing companion during the narrator's unexplained illness.
#pet-bereavement
Pets
fromMail Online
1 month ago

Face it, your cat doesn't care about you: Felines rarely help owners

Dogs and toddlers spontaneously help locate hidden objects, while cats rarely assist unless the item is their favorite treat or toy, reflecting differences in domestication and selective breeding for cooperation.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Canine carer: how guide dog school dropout Marcus came to comfort cancer patients for a living

Marcus was purpose-bred at the Guide Dogs Centre in Glossodia a small town at the foot of the Blue Mountains, 68km north-west of Sydney. In April 2020, at the start of our most recent global pandemic, when Marcus was eight weeks old, he went to live with puppy raisers Alex and Alison.
Pets
#guide-dogs
Pets
fromMail Online
1 month ago

Meet the 'dog matchmaker' who matches guide dog puppies with owners

Guide Dog Mobility Specialists match trained dogs with visually impaired owners by analyzing both profiles to ensure optimal compatibility and life impact.
Pets
fromMail Online
1 month ago

Meet the 'dog matchmaker' who matches guide dog puppies with owners

Guide Dog Mobility Specialists match trained dogs with visually impaired owners by analyzing both profiles to ensure optimal compatibility and life impact.
Pets
fromSilicon Canals
1 month ago

Dog walkers say they learn more about a family from spending 30 minutes with their pet than most friends learn in years - these are the 7 things the dog reveals that the owner never would - Silicon Canals

Professional dog walkers can accurately assess families' personal circumstances and stress levels by observing behavioral changes in their pets, as dogs reflect their owners' emotional states and life conditions.
Pets
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago

Do Pets Make Their Owners Happy? New Study Says They Do Not

Pet ownership showed no measurable causal effect on life satisfaction, loneliness, mental health, or general health in analyzed Australian longitudinal data.
#dog-ownership
fromFortune
1 month ago
Pets

You love your dog too much. Blame the broken American Dream and loss of purpose since the pandemic | Fortune

fromFortune
1 month ago
Pets

You love your dog too much. Blame the broken American Dream and loss of purpose since the pandemic | Fortune

Pets
fromHuffPost
1 month ago

My Senior Dog Couldn't Walk Anymore. Before She Passed, She Led Me To My Husband.

Maya, a lifelong companion dog, remained a steadfast soulmate through relocations, crises, aging, paralysis, and persistent efforts to secure veterinary care.
Pets
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago

For Your Pet To Thrive, Listen to What They're Asking of You

A love-centered, consent-based, animal-perspective holistic approach unlocks pets' natural healing, fostering vitality, balance, and empowered human-animal relationships.
Pets
fromSilicon Canals
1 month ago

5 signs your pet has chosen you as their favorite person in the household - Silicon Canals

Pets often form a primary attachment to one household member, showing favoritism through behaviors like following and seeking proximity.
fromColumbus Ledger-Enquirer
1 month ago

Sweet Velcro Dog Refuses to Let His Favorite Person Work Alone

The clip opens with the dog sitting beside his mom on the couch while she works on her laptop. It's clear that the pup is deeply inconvenienced by his mom's working situation. Text above his head reads "Worst day ever," perfectly capturing the dramatic tone of what's to come. Within seconds, he side-eyes her to make sure she's paying attention, then begins softly whining, as if to say he's been patient long enough.
Pets
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

The pet I'll never forget: Dory the 10kg rabbit, who saved me from a diabetic coma

The first time I saw a Flemish giant rabbit was at TruckFest in Peterborough in 2002. Among a sprawling maze of stalls at the East of England showground, I was led into a tent filled with the biggest rabbits I'd ever laid eyes on. I'd never heard of Flemish giants before, but I knew then that I needed one. I couldn't have predicted in that moment that one of these beautiful creatures might save my life.
Pets
Pets
fromAol
2 months ago

Video Shows What It's Like to Work When You Have a Labrador

A black Labrador named Belvedere persistently interrupts his owner’s remote work with kisses, nudges, bounces, and demands for full attention until she gives in.
#golden-retriever
fromAol
2 months ago
Pets

Video: Golden Retriever Needs Owner to Hold His Hand While They Are Working

fromAol
2 months ago
Pets

Video: Golden Retriever Needs Owner to Hold His Hand While They Are Working

fromAol
2 months ago
Pets

Video: Golden Retriever Needs Owner to Hold His Hand While They Are Working

fromAol
2 months ago
Pets

Video: Golden Retriever Needs Owner to Hold His Hand While They Are Working

Pets
fromSilicon Canals
1 month ago

Psychology says people who prefer dogs over cats typically display these 8 distinct personality traits - Silicon Canals

Dog people are more extroverted and more agreeable, seeking social interaction and exhibiting trusting, altruistic traits linked to personality differences with cat owners.
Pets
fromPsychology Today
2 months ago

Do Dogs and Other Animals Really Make Friends? They Do!

Many nonhuman animals form enduring friendships within and between species, using species-specific signals and cognitive-emotional capacities to establish and sustain close social bonds.
Pets
fromPsychology Today
2 months ago

Building Your Puppy's Confidence

Secure, patient, gradual positive exposure builds confident puppies capable of calm, responsive behavior needed for therapy dog work.
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