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State Sues Condo Association Over Therapy Pet Ban

Posted 04.11.2012

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A condominium association in Chicago's Lakeview neighborhood is being sued by the state after it told a 67-year-old tenant that he could not keep his ...

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It Ain't Over Till It's Over: How Her Beloved Dog Changed Her Life

Lori Weiss | Posted 03.09.2012

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One of the reasons I started my website, Marlothomas.com, is that I wanted a place for women to come together and dream. Women should know that they d...

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Mary and Me

Elizabeth Luisi | Posted 04.01.2012

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Elizabeth Luisi

I hadn't worked outside the home in over a decade, and I had an illness that made it difficult to work. Despite my trepidation, I knew it was time to brush up on my job skills. So I decided a good place to start was with my dog, Mary.

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Furry Friends Help Law Students De-Stress

The Huffington Post | Amanda L. Chan | Posted 12.21.2011

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Pet therapy isn't just for nursing homes and hospitals -- students at the University of Arizona law school are also receiving visits from furry visito...

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Pets and Hospice Care: 'The Warmth of Touch'

Jeanne Dennis | Posted 02.12.2012

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Jeanne Dennis

Pets provide a touch, a look or just a calming presence that is nonjudgmental, elemental and all about connection. These powers are often amplified at the bedside of a patient in his or her final days.

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Caring For Our Pets: More Than Dominance And Affection

Rev. Earl E. Johnson | Posted 02.06.2012

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Rev. Earl E. Johnson

A society may be judged on how it cares for the most vulnerable -- special populations including children, the elderly and those with functional needs -- and, animal welfare.

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What's Your Dog's Purpose?

Trish Mitchell | Posted 01.09.2012

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Trish Mitchell

If you've heard of Cesar Milan, the Dog Whisperer -- let's face it, who hasn't -- you'll know that a dog needs a job in life, if he or she is not to become neurotic and anxious.

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International Widows Day Opens Eyes, Hearts

Wendy Diamond | Posted 08.30.2011

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Wendy Diamond

In 2005 Cherie Blair launched International Widows Day at the House of Lords in London, and this important humanitarian conversation has continued to capture the interest of governments worldwide.

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Dizzy Girl

Liane Kupferberg Carter | Posted 11.17.2011

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Liane Kupferberg Carter

"What a beautiful girl you are. You're in heavy purr tonight, aren't you sweetheart?" my husband Marc croons. He's not talking to me. He's talking...

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Cobber & Me

Danielle Crittenden | Posted 11.17.2011

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Danielle Crittenden

Off and on over the past eleven years, I've accompanied our English Labrador Cobber on visits to the sick and the handicapped. HuffPost readers, our commitment to you is to return to service.

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Therapeutic Pets for Kids with Autism

Richard C. Thompson | Posted 11.17.2011

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Richard C. Thompson

We need to do more to find these kids companions that can make a difference in their lives. I'm sure each of us can help make miracles happen by using our relationships and networking.

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Doodle Versus Poodle: A Paw-fect Obama Choice

Kathy Kastan | Posted 05.25.2011

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Kathy Kastan

I have owned dogs my entire life and I have never found an animal that's sweeter, gentler and more loving than a golden doodle.

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