(ARA) - When Sunny, a 3-year-old golden retriever, began working for San Diego Unified School District last spring, one of her first students was a fourth-grader with cerebral palsy, mobile only with the aid of a walker.Adaptive physical education teacher Andrea Bazer says that as soon as this young student…

(ARA) - To his owners, Moby, a 4-year-old Australian Shepherd, was a very healthy, spry dog, so when his veterinarian told them that beneath his thick, reddish-brown coat he had a weight problem, they were a bit shocked. Apparently, all that baby food licked off the floor, and the lack…

(ARA) - Women facing breast cancer report that their cats rank among the most important of the many loyal, loving and understanding supporters they rely on to help them through their treatment. In fact, cats rank alongside parents and siblings as an important source of daily support, according to a…

(ARA) - Feeding wild birds is an easy way to add a splash of color and song to your outdoor living space this winter, plus help the birds thrive through the toughest season for them. Attracting birds to your backyard is as easy as setting out bird feeders filled with…

(ARA) - Few things stir raw human emotions as much as the loss of a cherished pet or livestock that may represent a family's livelihood. For many, healing just won't happen until they understand the "why." When an animal dies, it's the veterinary pathologist who helps families answer the "why" …