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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 (66 Items)
Title & AuthorEdPublish
Revised
Study Reveals Pet Owners Do Not Have Better Mental Health - Aarhus University2024/09/05
Therapy Cows Show Strong Preference for Women Over Men - CABI✓2024/05/23
2024/11/22
Influence and Responsibility: Higher Education's Role in Shaping Societal Perceptions, Policy, and Knowledge on Service Dogs, Disability, and Inclusion - Allison Christina Gainer2024/04/20
Emotional Toll of Forced Separation Between Humans and Their Pets - Taylor & Francis Group2024/01/28
Pet Ownership Does Not Reduce Symptoms of Severe Mental Illness - University of York2023/07/14
Grieving Loss of a Pet - Perspective for Counselors - CABI2022/11/27
2023/01/04
Guide Dogs Left Barking at the Door - Dan Williams2019/03/04
2025/04/28
17-Year-Old Receives Autism Service Dog from Service Dogs by Warren Retrievers - Service Dogs by Warren Retrievers2018/06/12
2023/09/17
Animals May Not View Things As Clear As Humans - Duke University2018/05/30
2023/09/21
Dogs with Fear of Noises Should be Assessed for Pain - University of Lincoln2018/03/26
2018/06/02
Study Finds Therapy Dogs Help Stressed University Students - University of British Columbia2018/03/13
2023/07/16
Service Dogs Associated with Lower PTSD Symptoms Among War Veterans - Megan Huckaby2018/02/11
2023/07/16
National Federation of the Blind Statement on Delta's New Service Animal Policy - National Federation of the Blind2018/01/26
2019/05/29
Delta Introduces Enhanced Requirements for Customers Traveling with Service or Support Animals - Delta Air Lines2018/01/20
Exploring Seniors Health Benefits of Cat Fostering - Jamie Baxter2018/01/07
2023/07/16
Research Shows Therapy Dogs Not Stressed When Visiting Pediatric Cancer Patients - Ian C. Langtree2018/01/02
2023/09/19
Tax Reform Impact on Free Assistance Dogs for Disabled - Canine Companions for Independence✓
✓		2017/12/29
2026/01/20
Therapy Cats for Emotional Support or Comfort Animals - Ian C. Langtree2017/12/20
2023/07/16
Non-profit Provides Assistance Dogs Free of Charge to People with Disabilities - Canine Companions for Independence2017/06/23
Declawing Linked to Aggression and Other Abnormal Behaviors in Cats - SAGE2017/05/23
2019/02/06
Best Practices for Certifying Emotional Support Animals - University of Missouri-Columbia✓
✓		2017/05/18
2025/12/14
College Campuses Recognizing Benefits of Emotional Support Animals - USA Service Dog Registration2017/05/08
2017/12/20
Pets Are Great for People With Mental Health Issues - Ian C. Langtree2017/04/24
2024/04/24
Common Service Dog Misconceptions - Kaelynn Partlow2016/11/12
2023/07/14
Pet Owners Save $11.7B in Health Care Costs - Jamie Baxter - The Human Animal Bond Research Institute (HABRI)2015/12/14
2021/07/11
DOJ Sues Gates-Chili Central School District Over ADA Service Animal Law - U.S. Department of Justice2015/10/03
2017/06/26
Hero Service Dog Stopped From Boarding American Airlines Plane - American Humane Association2015/09/22
Guide to Animal Visits in Hospital - Society for Healthcare Epidemiology of America2015/06/03
2021/08/18
ADA Law for Service Animals Training Video - Ian C. Langtree2015/04/24
2024/07/12
HUD Fair Housing Act: Service and Therapy Animals in Student Housing - Ian C. Langtree2015/02/26
2021/09/02
Fake Service Dog Vests and ID Card Scam Undermines ADA - Dogington Post✓
✓		2015/02/16
2025/12/14
Booster a Famous Service Dog to be Cloned - Bergin University of Canine Studies2015/02/14
2021/09/07
Benefit of Animal Assisted Therapy in Cancer Patients - The Good Dog Foundation2015/01/14
2020/10/26
When Pets with Out-of-date Vaccine are Exposed to Rabies Virus - American Veterinary Medical Association2015/01/06
2021/10/03
Magnolia Paws: Service Dogs Helping People with Seizure Disorders - Magnolia Paws For Compassion✓
✓		2014/11/08
2025/04/19
Warrior Service Dogs North Carolina - Ian C. Langtree2014/09/14
Pet Therapy: Pain Reduction from Animal Assisted Therapy - Thomas C. Weiss2014/08/13
2021/08/29
Therapy Dogs: How Do the Animals Feel - University of Veterinary Medicine, Vienna2014/04/29
2021/07/28
Children with Autism Benefit by Pet Ownership - University of Missouri2014/04/17
2023/07/16
Prison Pet Partnership Program: Trained Seizure Assistant Dogs - Thomas C. Weiss2013/08/14
2021/08/29
Canine Parvovirus and Assistant Dogs - Thomas C. Weiss2013/06/19
2021/04/14
American Canine Academy: An Interview with Becca - Thomas C. Weiss2012/04/09
2022/04/02
Home Depot, Senior Living, FedEx and Frijole - Thomas C. Weiss2012/04/02
2022/04/06
A Vest for Frijole - A Hearing Assistance Dog - Thomas C. Weiss2012/03/29
2023/09/16
Service and Therapy Dogs: ADA State Rights - Thomas C. Weiss2011/12/19
2024/04/24
Autism Service Dogs: Information, Training, Purposes - Thomas C. Weiss2011/12/15
2021/11/11
Training Emotional-Assistance Service Dogs - Ami Moore - The Chicago Dog Coach2011/10/24
2021/12/11
What is the Role of a Therapy Dog? - Thomas C. Weiss2011/04/18
2024/04/24
CRTASA Registry of Therapy and Service Animals - CRTASA✓
✓		2010/11/07
2025/12/30
Thames Center Service Dogs also Provides Animal Assisted Therapy - Elizabeth Baker2010/10/18
2013/06/14
Assistance Canines: Understanding Service and Guide Dogs - Ian C. Langtree✓2010/08/06
2024/11/20
Safety Data on Topical Flea and Tick Products - Pet Poison Helpline✓
✓		2010/04/08
2025/10/18
Human Medications That Are Poisonous to Pets - Pet Poison Helpline✓
✓		2010/01/07
2025/10/18
Holiday Pet Toxin Tips and Poisoned Pet Helpline - Pet Poison Helpline✓
✓		2009/11/17
2025/10/18
Laws Regarding Service Animals in Places of Business - U.S. Department of Justice2009/10/31
2024/06/06
Hidden Hazards: Household Toxins That Poison Pets - Ian C. Langtree✓
✓		2009/10/26
2025/10/18
Veterinary Poison Control Shares Halloween Safety Tips for Pets - Pet Poison Helpline✓
✓		2009/10/22
2025/10/18
Service Dogs - Thames Center Service Dogs - Elizabeth Baker2009/08/27
2013/06/14
Queensland Takes Guide Dogs Most Seriously - Ian C. Langtree2009/07/07
2015/03/18
Owning a Rescue Cat Saved My Life - David Wade2009/04/02
2021/06/17
Southeastern Guide Dogs - Service Animals - Ian C. Langtree2009/02/03
2010/07/04
Legitimate Service Dog Training - Sergio Resende2009/01/28
2010/11/07
Hunting Dogs as Therapy and Service Dogs - Lizzie Novotny2009/01/23
2014/04/29
Helping Hands Monkey Helpers for Quadriplegics - Ian C. Langtree2009/01/08
2024/09/15
Guide Dogs for Alzheimer's Patients and Caregivers - Ian C. Langtree2009/01/01
2024/04/05
Travel Tips for Flying with Service Animals - Ian C. Langtree2008/12/31
2024/09/15

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