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What do you get when dogs walk into a library? A f​etching reading program. The Read to Dogs program in partnership with Rainbow Animal Assisted Therapy, returns to the Evanston Public Library in May, after launching in March.

Check out a day in the life of Rainbow dog, Louie, as he visits the airport to support our friends at USO Illinois. You can watch him here!

From cow cuddling to goat yoga, discover how four-legged friends are transforming health and well-being for people of all ages.

President of Rainbow Animal Assisted Therapy Carol Schuster joins John Landecker on the show to talk about how their facility provides canines at the convention to help ‘de-stress’ law enforcement during DNC duty.

An elite volunteer corps of therapy dogs is being dispatched to soothe federal, state and city law enforcement agencies waiting to handle any emergencies that occur during the Democratic National Convention.

Eileen Kerlin Walsh interviews Carol Schuster, President of Rainbow Animal Assisted Therapy, along with Bill Egan who is the handler for the therapy dog Milo. Milo is a Native America Indian therapy dog that Kerlin Walsh Law happens to sponsor.

Susan Burrows, a program coordinator for Rainbow Animal Assisted Therapy of Morton Grove, Illinois, told Good Morning America that spending time with dogs has multiple benefits.

In Morton Grove, Rainbow Animal Assisted Therapy commemorates National Love Your Pet Day with touching tales of their therapy animals, including Eva the German Shepherd, who brings joy and comfort to communities across Chicago.

From calming techniques to obedience, Rainbow Animal Assisted Therapy highlights the invaluable role these animals play in bringing comfort and smiles to those in need.