Percy the American Staffordshire terrier loves sunbathing, treats and toys ...

From shelter staff to rescue partners and foster families, a community effort is helping long-term dogs get noticed — and ...

Helping Paws has been in the spotlight since a moment of tragedy in June. Late House Speaker Emerita Melissa Hortman fostered for the nonprofit for several years before she was killed. The nonprofit ...

Veterans struggling with PTSD and mobility issues can rely on dogs to help them, according to Dr. Bonnie Bergin, founder of Paws for Purple Hearts. Dr. Bergin, a former special education teacher, ...

LINCOLN, Ill. (WAND) — A unique program at Logan Correctional Center is transforming lives, both within the prison walls and far beyond, one trained dog at a time. The Helping Paws Program pairs ...