Pets and Human Health, Pets and Science
Greg Potter
Therapy Dogs Reduce Pain, Anguish in ER Patients

The need for therapy animals is never greater than when one is in medical crisis.

Therapy Dogs Reduce Pain, Anguish in ER Patients

Pets and Travel

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Pet Statues, Memorials Boost Travel Itineraries

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Pet Statues, Memorials Boost Travel Itineraries

Concrete and bronze tributes are magnificent to behold — especially when we know the real mettle supporting them.

The Plane Truth About Flying with Fluffy or Fido (Reloaded)

The Plane Truth About Flying with Fluffy or Fido (Reloaded)

The DOT has cleared the path for airlines to restrict uncrated, in-cabin travel to service animals only.

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U.S. Department of Transportation Halts Support Animal Designation

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U.S. Department of Transportation Halts Support Animal Designation

The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) ruled this week that airlines may restrict no-cost boarding of animals to service dogs only.

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Opinion: DOT Proposal Eliminates “Emotional Support” Animal Designation

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Opinion: DOT Proposal Eliminates “Emotional Support” Animal Designation

First, let’s drop the cloak of “Emotional Support.” We want our pets with us, plain and simple.

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Emotional Support Animals May be Banned Under New DOT Rule

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Emotional Support Animals May be Banned Under New DOT Rule

Proposed ban is the result of customer complaints and years’ long clash over difference between emotional support and service animals.

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DOT Strikes Down Delta Airlines’ Policy of Banning Dogs by Breed

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DOT Strikes Down Delta Airlines’ Policy of Banning Dogs by Breed

“ . . . airlines have not presented evidence that any particular breed is inherently more dangerous than others.”

— U.S. Department of Transportation

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Hospitality Industry Gives Dogs a “Last Resort”

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Hospitality Industry Gives Dogs a “Last Resort”

Away on Vacation? Business? You might come home with a new family member.

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Pets and Cargo Holds, Re-Loaded

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Pets and Cargo Holds, Re-Loaded

If you have your heart set on a pet from overseas, perhaps it is best to bring the pet back yourself - in the cabin. Better yet, adopt locally from a breed-specific rescue.

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Puppy Dies in Overhead Bin - All On Board Are Accountable

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Puppy Dies in Overhead Bin - All On Board Are Accountable

On United flight 1284 last Monday, the threads of reasoning, valor and common decency completely unravelled.

The Plane Truth About Flying with Fluffy or Fido

The Plane Truth About Flying with Fluffy or Fido

While there is much you can do to control your pet's safety, there is too much you can never control.