Story by Shannon Collins DoD News CHICAGO, July 8, 2017 — About 265 wounded, ill and injured service members and … More
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Therapy dog meets patients face to face, wheelchair to wheelchair
By Cristela Guerra GLOBE STAFF JULY 13, 2017 Charlie the pug has grown accustomed to being addressed in different languages. Russian. Chinese. English. … More
Seniors at Assisted Living Facility and Their New Foster Kittens
BY AMY JAMIESON•@MYLOMICKEY Foster parents help lay the foundation for a stable forever home. Seniors living at The Piper Assisted Living and … More
Nurses help rescue dog for resident’s recovery
By JAMES L. WHITE jamesw@harrisondaily.com ‘It all worked out perfect;’ Nurses help rescue dog for resident’s recovery. It’s been said that … More
4 Things to Consider Before Getting a Service Dog
from Multiple Sclerosis News Today “Having a service dog can greatly enhance the life of someone living with a chronic … More
Therapy pig brings joy to seniors and staff
Her name is Blue, but she makes people who meet her anything but. The South Florida pot-bellied pig is a certified … More
Pet therapy program for antepartum high-risk pregnancies: a pilot study.
OBJECTIVE: This pilot study evaluated the potential benefits of pet therapy on symptoms of anxiety and depression in antepartum hospitalized … More
