Two families in eastern Ontario have welcomed some very special four-legged friends into their homes, ones whose job is to help their children with autism.

Floppy ears, big eyes, tender paws and earnest faces—puppies evoke an instant cuddle response in humans. But they can also change lives. That's the case for Katie McCoy, 33. Born with a genetic eye ...

Guide dogs are specially trained dogs used by people with vision loss. These canines help blind people travel safely from one place to another. They're excellent at helping a blind person avoid ...

Many people rely on assistance dogs for support, and the well-being of all participants in these interactions is essential and given careful attention. To be sure that the dogs' and their humans' ...

Social distancing rules can make exercising a challenge for a blind runner who needs a volunteer tethered as a guide. But Thomas Panek has no problem because his running guide, Blaze, is a Labrador ...

There's power in the pup. Thanks to a recent grant from the Gracie Gagnet Memorial Fund (named for the fund owners' beloved family pet), Guide Dogs of the Desert (GDD) can address a growing need for ...