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Mar 30, 2026

Pet Partners, Baxter Foundation Expand Therapy Animal Programs for Patients, Healthcare Workers

Pet Partners, the nation’s leading organization dedicated to improving human health and well-being through therapy animal interactions, and the Baxter Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Baxter International Inc., a global […]

Aug 8, 2025

St. Louis CITY SC, Purina Introduce Labrador Retriever as Club’s First-Ever Team Pet

St. Louis CITY SC and Purina introduced Petey, a 2-year-old English Labrador Retriever and a trained and certified facility dog, as the first-ever CITY team pet. Petey was trained by […]

Jul 24, 2025

Purina Unveils Docuseries Chronicling St. Louis CITY SC Selection of Certified Facility Dog

St. Louis CITY SC has announced the club’s first-ever team pet to support its players, staff and fans. In collaboration with the expert guidance of first founding partner and official […]

Mar 3, 2025

The Human Animal Bond Research Institute Awards Grant to University of Wollongong

The Human Animal Bond Research Institute (HABRI) has announced a new grant for research to examine the effects of therapy dog interactions on heart and brain activity. This grant was […]

Dec 12, 2024

Brave Like Me Foundation Debuts First Mobile Family Pet Reunion Center

Brave Like Me Foundation, a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting families who have children with complex medical conditions (CMCs), has launched its Mobile Family Pet Reunion Center. The one-of-a-kind mobile […]

Dec 10, 2024

Pets in the Classroom Recognized by US Department of Education for Advancing STEM Education

The Pet Care Trust’s Pets in the Classroom and Dogs in the Classroom programs have been recognized by the U.S. Department of Education for their innovative contributions to STEM education. […]

Sep 12, 2024

Pet Night on Capitol Hill Honors Pets, Service Animals for All Americans

The Human Animal Bond Research Institute (HABRI), the Pet Food Institute (PFI) and the Pet Advocacy Network co-hosted Pet Night on Capitol Hill on September 11, paying special tribute to […]

Jun 12, 2024

Dogtopia Foundation Celebrates Milestone, Unveils PTSD Study, Sponsors 500th Service Dog

Dogtopia, the nation’s leading dog wellness franchise, proudly announced today a significant milestone: the U.S. Dogtopia Foundation has helped sponsor more than 500 service dogs for veterans. Since the Foundation’s inception, Dogtopia […]