Service and Therapy Animals: Publications and Resources

Summary: These publications on service and therapy animals offer comprehensive insights into the roles these animals play in assisting individuals with disabilities. They cover a range of topics including the legal rights under laws like the Fair Housing Act, the distinction between service and therapy animals, and practical guidance on how to integrate these animals into daily life or specific settings. These documents are not only educational but also provide clarity on regulations, making them invaluable for people with disabilities, seniors, and anyone interested in understanding how service animals can aid in tasks like guiding the visually impaired, alerting to seizures, or providing emotional support, thereby enhancing independence and quality of life.

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Service and Therapy Animals: Publications and Resources
Title of
Document		Paper
Author		Peer
Review		Preface / PostfacePublication
Type		Publish
Date		Updated / Revised
Study Reveals Pet Owners Do Not Have Better Mental HealthAarhus UniversityYesSurvey, Analysis2024/09/05
Therapy Cows Show Strong Preference for Women Over MenCABIYes✓ PrefaceFindings2024/05/232024/11/22
Influence and Responsibility: Higher Education's Role in Shaping Societal Perceptions, Policy, and Knowledge on Service Dogs, Disability, and InclusionAllison Christina GainerPaper, Essay2024/04/20
Emotional Toll of Forced Separation Between Humans and Their PetsTaylor & Francis GroupYesFindings2024/01/28
Pet Ownership Does Not Reduce Symptoms of Severe Mental IllnessUniversity of YorkYesSurvey / Analysis2023/07/14
Grieving Loss of a Pet - Perspective for CounselorsCABIYes2022/11/272023/01/04
Guide Dogs Left Barking at the DoorDan WilliamsSubmitted Article2019/03/042025/04/28
17-Year-Old Receives Autism Service Dog from Service Dogs by Warren RetrieversService Dogs by Warren RetrieversAwareness / Appreciation2018/06/122023/09/17
Animals May Not View Things As Clear As HumansDuke UniversityYesPaper / Essay2018/05/302023/09/21
Dogs with Fear of Noises Should be Assessed for PainUniversity of Lincoln2018/03/262018/06/02
Study Finds Therapy Dogs Help Stressed University StudentsUniversity of British ColumbiaYesObservational Study2018/03/132023/07/16
Service Dogs Associated with Lower PTSD Symptoms Among War VeteransMegan HuckabyYesStudy2018/02/112023/07/16
National Federation of the Blind Statement on Delta's New Service Animal PolicyNational Federation of the Blind2018/01/262019/05/29
Delta Introduces Enhanced Requirements for Customers Traveling with Service or Support AnimalsDelta Air Lines2018/01/20
Exploring Seniors Health Benefits of Cat FosteringJamie BaxterStudy2018/01/072023/07/16
Research Shows Therapy Dogs Not Stressed When Visiting Pediatric Cancer PatientsIan C. LangtreeStudy2018/01/022023/09/19
Changing Tax Codes Impact Assistance Dog Services for People with DisabilitiesCanine Companions for IndependenceInformative2017/12/292024/06/12
Therapy Cats for Emotional Support or Comfort AnimalsIan C. LangtreeInformative2017/12/202023/07/16
Non-profit Provides Assistance Dogs Free of Charge to People with DisabilitiesCanine Companions for Independence2017/06/23
Declawing Linked to Aggression and Other Abnormal Behaviors in CatsSAGE2017/05/232019/02/06
Certifying Emotional Support AnimalsUniversity of Missouri-Columbia2017/05/18
College Campuses Recognizing Benefits of Emotional Support AnimalsUSA Service Dog Registration2017/05/082017/12/20
Pets Are Great for People With Mental Health IssuesIan C. LangtreeInformative2017/04/242024/04/24
Common Service Dog MisconceptionsKaelynn PartlowInformative2016/11/122023/07/14
Pet Owners Save $11.7B in Health Care CostsJamie Baxter - The Human Animal Bond Research Institute (HABRI)2015/12/142021/07/11
DOJ Sues Gates-Chili Central School District Over ADA Service Animal LawU.S. Department of Justice2015/10/032017/06/26
Hero Service Dog Stopped From Boarding American Airlines PlaneAmerican Humane Association2015/09/22
Guide to Animal Visits in HospitalSociety for Healthcare Epidemiology of America2015/06/032021/08/18
ADA Law for Service Animals Training VideoIan C. LangtreeInformative2015/04/242024/07/12
HUD Fair Housing Act: Service and Therapy Animals in Student HousingIan C. Langtree2015/02/262021/09/02
Fake Service Dog Vests, Certificates and ID Card ScamDogington Post2015/02/162021/09/06
Booster a Famous Service Dog to be ClonedBergin University of Canine Studies2015/02/142021/09/07
Benefit of Animal Assisted Therapy in Cancer PatientsThe Good Dog Foundation2015/01/142020/10/26
When Pets with Out-of-date Vaccine are Exposed to Rabies VirusAmerican Veterinary Medical Association2015/01/062021/10/03
Magnolia Paws: Service Dogs Helping People with Seizure DisordersMagnolia Paws For Compassion✓ Preface
✓ Postface		Informative2014/11/082025/04/19
Warrior Service Dogs North CarolinaIan C. Langtree2014/09/14
Pet Therapy: Pain Reduction from Animal Assisted TherapyThomas C. Weiss2014/08/132021/08/29
Therapy Dogs: How Do the Animals FeelUniversity of Veterinary Medicine, Vienna2014/04/292021/07/28
Children with Autism Benefit by Pet OwnershipUniversity of MissouriYesObservational Study2014/04/172023/07/16
Prison Pet Partnership Program: Trained Seizure Assistant DogsThomas C. Weiss2013/08/142021/08/29
Canine Parvovirus and Assistant DogsThomas C. Weiss2013/06/192021/04/14
American Canine Academy: An Interview with BeccaThomas C. Weiss2012/04/092022/04/02
Home Depot, Senior Living, FedEx and FrijoleThomas C. Weiss2012/04/022022/04/06
A Vest for Frijole - A Hearing Assistance DogThomas C. WeissOpinion Piece / Editorial2012/03/292023/09/16
Service and Therapy Dogs: ADA State RightsThomas C. WeissInformative2011/12/192024/04/24
Autism Service Dogs: Information, Training, PurposesThomas C. Weiss2011/12/152021/11/11
Training Emotional-Assistance Service DogsAmi Moore - The Chicago Dog Coach2011/10/242021/12/11
What is the Role of a Therapy Dog?Thomas C. WeissInformative2011/04/182024/04/24
CRTASA: Registry of Therapy and Service AnimalsCRTASA2010/11/072020/01/30
Thames Center Service Dogs also Provides Animal Assisted TherapyElizabeth Baker2010/10/182013/06/14
Assistance Canines: Understanding Service and Guide DogsIan C. Langtree✓ PrefaceInformative2010/08/062024/11/20
Safety Data on Topical Flea and Tick ProductsPet Poison Helpline✓ Preface
✓ Postface		Informative2010/04/082025/10/18
Human Medications That Are Poisonous to PetsPet Poison Helpline✓ Preface
✓ Postface		Instructive / Helpful2010/01/072025/10/18
Holiday Pet Toxin Tips and Poisoned Pet HelplinePet Poison Helpline✓ Preface
✓ Postface		Instructive / Helpful2009/11/172025/10/18
Laws Regarding Service Animals in Places of BusinessU.S. Department of JusticeInformative2009/10/312024/06/06
Hidden Hazards: Household Toxins That Poison PetsIan C. Langtree✓ Preface
✓ Postface		Informative2009/10/262025/10/18
Veterinary Poison Control Shares Halloween Safety Tips for PetsPet Poison Helpline✓ Preface
✓ Postface		Instructive / Helpful2009/10/222025/10/18
Service Dogs - Thames Center Service DogsElizabeth Baker2009/08/272013/06/14
Queensland Takes Guide Dogs Most SeriouslyIan C. Langtree2009/07/072015/03/18
Owning a Rescue Cat Saved My LifeDavid Wade2009/04/022021/06/17
Southeastern Guide Dogs - Service AnimalsIan C. Langtree2009/02/032010/07/04
Legitimate Service Dog TrainingSergio Resende2009/01/282010/11/07
Hunting Dogs as Therapy and Service DogsLizzie Novotny2009/01/232014/04/29
Helping Hands Monkey Helpers for QuadriplegicsIan C. LangtreeInformative2009/01/082024/09/15
Guide Dogs for Alzheimer's Patients and CaregiversIan C. LangtreeInformative2009/01/012024/04/05
Travel Tips for Flying with Service AnimalsIan C. LangtreeInformative2008/12/312024/09/15

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