PORTLAND, Ore. — Before a puppy becomes a guide dog, it has to learn to be a good dog. That's where our Everyday Heroes, Puppy Raisers, come in. Jenny Collins is training 15-month-old yellow lab Metzi ...

"Whether you've been a 'dog person' for years or have never had a dog, you can be a puppy raiser," Leader Dogs for the Blind in Michigan shared Kimberlee Speakman is a digital writer at PEOPLE. She ...

Pets such as dogs, cats and even miniature horses can offer humans much more than companionship. Trained therapy animals and guide dogs can provide essential assistance and support that other forms of ...

We're a nation of animal and dog lovers, and can't get enough of our loyal, clever and downright gorgeous four-legged friends. We also know that when thinking about the challenges disabled people face ...