Tails of Valor

A surfing dog helps a young boy find his confidence in the water. Plus, Stanley the poodle helps a young woman with a heart defect feel safer every day.

A black lab keeps a veteran and her family comfortable after coming home from being deployed overseas. Plus, a horse and a dog pair up to form an unusual team to help a young woman overcome her anxiety.

After years of trying to find the right therapy animal, this veteran finds perfect match in an Atlantic bottlenose dolphin. Plus, parents find confidence and comfort in this cocker spaniel to serve as a protector for their diabetic son.

A young boy with autism finds his perfect sidekick in a donkey. Plus, a college student saves the life of a pigeon, so the pigeon returns the favor.

A miniature horse is the perfect service animal for one diabetic dog trainer. Then, a yellow lab gives his handler new hope the moment he walks into her life.

A miniature pot-bellied pig gives a little boy the confidence and comfort he needs to make friends and to be himself. Then, a poodle is the eyes and right hand for his vision impaired handler.

A black lab helps a former police officer cope with life after the force. Then, a horse helps a woman with special needs become relaxed, focused, and more in control.

A horse becomes the rock that a little girl with Asperger's needs to thrive outside of her comfort zone. Then, a black lab helps a young boy with special needs break out of his shell, and break out his smile.

Today, we meet a golden retriever who helps his handler find herself again after a scary experience abroad. Plus, a miniature horse named Honey always raises the spirits of her handler when she needs an extra lift.

Today, two bouncy and playful goats shower love and energy on their handler with autism, keeping him safe and happy. Plus, a poodle saves the life of a fireman who is no stranger to saving lives.

Today, we meet a yellow lab who pulls double duty when he cares after a pair of twins with diabetes. Plus, Chewy the Pig lives up to his name when hanging with his best friend handler who experiences anxiety.

Today, a look back at two favorite therapy animals from this season. First, a pig named Maggie helps a kid feel comfortable in his own skin. Then, a pigeon hits the halls of college with her handler, and soon makes fast friends.

A border collie provides comfort to its handler; a Labrador connects with its new handler.

A Labrador connects with its new handler.

An Australian shepherd becomes more than a hero to his handler. Plus, the small and furry service animals who are always by your side - rats!

A look back at two stories from Season 1; a therapy dog uses surfing to calm its handler; a horse and a dog help their handler find comfort.

A therapy dog helps its young handler find a happy place; a therapy dog helps its handler with PTSD but has challenges of its own.

Today, a therapy parrot perches proudly on her handler’s shoulder so he may get back on his feet. Plus, a therapy dog’s success inspires his handler’s niece to also seek the help of a therapy animal.

Today, we look back at two special stories from season one. First, a therapy dolphin is always there to keep her handler afloat. Plus, a therapy animal brings hope to her handler and her handler’s family.