SAN DIEGO – A Braille-inscribed video game controller for a blind student. A splint for a cat or dog with an injured leg. An acorn that can be filled with seeds for a bird to reach with a broken beak.

Max was a fun-loving Labrador retriever who enjoyed going for car rides and greeting clients at his owner’s office. But around age 16, Max suddenly started having accidents in the house and stopped ...

A resident in a 55+ no-pet community is frustrated by the influx of emotional support animals. An attorney explains why condo ...

Emotional support animals (ESAs) are more than just pets. They provide crucial comfort and relief for emotional or psychological challenges. ESAs don’t need specialized training. They help alleviate ...

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Curious Kids is a series for children of all ages. If you have a question you’d like an expert to answer, send it to [email protected]. Are there any animals with mental disabilities? ...