Animals are ... candid. It's part of why we love them. If they're hungry, they'll roar, growl or bark. If they itch, even in a most intimate and inaccessible spot, they'll scratch. We have a dog who ...

There’s nothing more comforting than a warm hug from your best friend. And at The Animal Foundation (TAF), a 5-year-old pup named Zar is making sure that everyone gets at least one tight squeeze a day ...

SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (WWLP) – Dakin Humane Society is spreading hugs by offering stuffed dogs and cats called Plush Pals. At Dakin Humane Society in Springfield, the organization wants to strengthen the ...

SALISBURY — About four decades ago, Elaine Williams was admitted to Forsyth Medical Center for what promised to be a routine procedure. It would prove to be anything but. Elaine’s body reacted poorly ...

No matter how old, there's no one who wouldn't like coming home to a warm hug. But what if you don't live with your loved ones or are away on business? What about children who need a hug from Mom but ...

Numerous, perhaps many millions, of nonhuman animals (animals) are traumatized and suffer from a variety if different psychological disorders including anxiety, stress, and PTSD. And, while it may be ...