Long-Term Care for Elders and Pets
Sunday, July 1st, 2018
Today, a growing number of care facilities for seniors is allowing residents to bring their beloved pets. Here’s how you can find such a place for a family member.
Articles tagged: animal therapy
Paws for People animal-assisted therapy program provides comfort, hope
Wednesday, December 6th, 2017
The Worcester Telegram & Gazette ran a feature story highlighting Tufts Paws for People animal-assisted therapy team, Katie Young, MAPP15, and her dog Ilsa, and the work they do in the Central Massachusetts area. Katie has also worked as a licensed veterinary technician at Tufts at Tech and currently teaches in Worcester Technical High School’s Veterinary Assisting Program.
MAPP Externship Summaries 2016
Thursday, July 13th, 2017
M.S. in Animals and Public Policy Class of 2015-2016 ASPCA Government Relations, Grassroots Advocacy, and Volunteer Engagement Julia Seeley This summer, I interned with the ASPCA Government Relations Team in Washington, DC. My work was… Read More
Science Says Your Pet Is Good for Your Mental Health
Thursday, April 6th, 2017
Lisa Freeman is quoted in this article about animal therapy.
Dear Doctor: Understanding Temperament
Saturday, April 1st, 2017
I have a black cat that I rescued from a shelter five months ago, hoping that I could train him to be a therapy cat.
MUSC Pet Therapy program helping traumatized patients
Sunday, October 2nd, 2016
Nicholas Dodman’s research is referenced in this article on therapy dogs.
Animal Instinct
Wednesday, August 5th, 2015
Tufts scientists seek to put some evidence behind what we intuitively know is a wonderful thing: our special relationship with the animals in our lives.
Pet Therapy Is A Nearly Cost-Free Anxiety Reducer On College Campuses
Monday, July 6th, 2015
Megan Mueller talks about how pet therapy programs, like Tufts’ “Paws for People,” help de-stigmatize mental health issues.
Why Dog Therapy Is Taking Off As Exam Stress Relievers On Campuses
Monday, July 6th, 2015
Megan Mueller aims to destigmatize mental health by studying therapy dogs. Tufts held a therapy dog event that attracted over 200 students.
Megan Mueller, Tufts University – Benefits of Pet Ownership
Thursday, February 19th, 2015
Dr. Megan Mueller is a research assistant professor at Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine. In Inside Higher Ed’s Academic Minute, Dr. Mueller explores the deeper benefits of pet ownership.
