Feline therapy: Study suggests cats could fill an assistive niche

Published on March 20, 2025

For years, therapy dogs have ruled the world of animal-assisted services (AAS), offering stress relief to college students, hospital patients, and those in need of emotional support. But research suggests that some cats might also have what it takes to join the ranks of therapy animals — bringing their purrs, gentle headbutts, and calm demeanor to the field.

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