Cats sometimes get a bad rap. After all, cats claw the couch, knock objects off tables, jump on things they shouldn't, and so on. Yet, anyone who's ever been around a well-behaved cat knows these ...

Animals have a way of brightening even the hardest days. For people living with cancer or spending their final chapter in a nursing home, few things compare to a quiet moment with a furry friend. That ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Hospital stays come with a laundry list of stressors, both physical and emotional. Whether it's a quick in-and-out procedure or a ...

New research suggests some cats may actually have what it takes to serve as therapy animals. Long the bastion of dogs, an international research team found that certain cats possess the same specific ...

WASHINGTON, USA — A study co-authored by a Washington State University professor found some cats may have the "purrfect" personality to be therapy animals. However, Human Development Professor ...

ST. PAUL, Minn. -- Flying can be especially stressful during the holidays, but a four-legged furball is helping put travelers at ease. Stitches is the new therapy cat at the Minneapolis-Saint Paul ...