Helen Macura has always wanted a dog, but the Prohibition-era home she has lived in since 1945 isn't safe for a potential pet. Her childhood dream of owning a dog finally came true a couple years ago, ...

Volunteers of America Florida, which manages some low-income senior housing across the state, used a Humana grant to purchase ...

He has been chewing on the idea of getting a puppy for a while, but at 64 and dealing with health issues, he knows deep down it may not be the best idea. He doubts his ability to care for one, and on ...

Jennie is a 6-pound robotic Labrador puppy designed to mimic the movements of a real pet, and to help alleviate symptoms like loneliness and agitation in seniors. Built with help from Jim Hensons ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. CES exhibitor Tombot created this robotic Labrador retriever named Jennie, which it says can serve as an emotional support animal ...

Residents at the Clear Bay Terrace Apartments adopted interactive robotic dogs and cats Tuesday. Volunteers of America Florida partnered with Humana and Joy For All to provide 50 robotic animals to ...

“If you keep your hand here long enough it feels like he’s breathing,” Alan Trujillo said, explaining the lifelike, battery-powered pet he was holding. It’s a toy he brings in for older adults, as ...