http://www.therepublic.com/feed/subject/a5ef71958abf407dba4a937c8b012c17 Animal-assisted therapy News and Photos en-ca webstaff@therepublic.com Copyright 2013 http://www.therepublic.com/view/story/ed6fbad93b194a16bcc6f6ed2311a93d/MA-FEA--Therapeutic-Ridinghttp://www.therepublic.com/view/story/ed6fbad93b194a16bcc6f6ed2311a93d/MA-FEA--Therapeutic-RidingCHELMSFORD, Massachusetts - Kevin LeProhon was 3, unable to speak and with motor-skills problems, when his parents, Pam and Dan, enrolled him in a therapeutic horse-riding program at Greener Pastures that has proven successful with helping the disabled gain confidence and become more comfortable in public.]]>Sat, 11 May 2013 11:05:53 -0400http://www.therepublic.com/view/story/334d9320cb0444d9abb882daeb4cd835/AZ--Service-Animal-Lawhttp://www.therepublic.com/view/story/334d9320cb0444d9abb882daeb4cd835/AZ--Service-Animal-LawPHOENIX - People will soon no longer be allowed to carry parrots, squirrels, cats and ferrets into Arizona restaurants claiming they are service animals, under a new law that restricts the types of animals people can use to help them in public places.]]>Tue, 07 May 2013 03:05:39 -0400http://www.therepublic.com/view/story/144d29b5a80642c09417422c50bde2b0/CT--Therapy-Dog-College-Finalshttp://www.therepublic.com/view/story/144d29b5a80642c09417422c50bde2b0/CT--Therapy-Dog-College-FinalsNORTH HAVEN, Connecticut - Quinnipiac University students stressed out about final exams can turn to a therapy dog.]]>Sat, 04 May 2013 11:15:38 -0400