The bipartisan, bicameral measure directs the Secretary of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs to establish a grant program to award funds, on a competitive basis, to eligible nonprofit ...

WASHINGTON — Hank Ford, a 54-year-old Army and Marine Corps veteran, was dozing one morning in February after his wife left for work, when his service dog, Tommy, started barking and pawing his chest ...

COOPERSBURG, Pennsylvania -- Tails of Valor is transforming the lives of veterans through the powers of service dogs. "Our veterans have signed that blank check and given the sacrifices whether it be ...

Some dogs are more than man's best friend. Service dogs perform critical functions to keep their owners safe, healthy, and independent. Also called "assistance dogs," these specially trained animals ...

Service dogs are trained to perform tasks directly related to a person's disability and are allowed in public spaces. Handlers must adhere to local laws regarding licensing and vaccinations, but ...

Have you ever been in a restaurant or on an airplane, seen a dog, and wondered, “Is that dog allowed in here?” Well, if the dog in question is a guide dog or service dog, the answer is yes. Working ...

In short order, Teddy -- a bright-eyed and bushy-tailed 3-year-old yellow Lab -- punched a wall button with his nose, yanked a rope to open a kitchen cabinet door and tugged a walker across the floor.

Service dogs have become a common feature in California's public spaces over the years, but fake service dogs, advocates say, are hurting real service dogs’ credibility and exacerbating the challenges ...