Therapy
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328Therapy Dog Gives Hope To Patients On International Dog Day
Every year on August 26, people celebrate International Dog Day to honor all dogs and promote adoption for those who haven’t yet...
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484Therapy Dog Dies From Mysterious Infection, Another Dog Sick
The Wags Therapy Dog Program at MU Health Care is mourning the death of their beloved therapy dog, Trooper. Working for the...
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Benefits of Pet Therapy for Seniors: Plus the Best Breeds for Elderly Owners
Pet therapy is growing substantially in popularity as an effective treatment option in the field of healthcare, and dog therapy is gaining...
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How Dogs Can Help Cancer Patients Both Physically and Emotionally
By now, we’ve all heard about hero service dogs who help patients through the difficulties of cancer treatment. There are physical and...
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Remembering the Hero Dogs of 9/11
When the World Trade Center collapsed on September 11, 2001, nearly 10,000 emergency rescue workers joined in the efforts to help. More...
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How Therapy Dogs Can Help Kids with Speech Difficulties
“Man’s best friend” is not just an empty phrase we’ve assigned to our furry companions. In fact, a dog’s presence in our...
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Meet the Newest Employees of St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, Puggle and Huckleberry
This week, staff at St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital welcomed their two newest colleagues, who walked through the doors on four furry...
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Dogs are a Senior’s Best Friend
Dog lovers rejoice! Not only are pups cute and cuddly…they’re also good for your health! More and more studies are finding dogs...
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Therapy Dogs for Parkland School Shooting Featured in Yearbook
The 14 therapy dogs that provided unconditional love and support to Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School students and staff were honored with...
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The Roles and Rules of Dogs in Healthcare Settings
By Jori Hamilton Pets enrich our lives in countless ways, but dogs are helpful in a variety of settings that reach far...
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How Bringing Dogs into the Classroom Can Benefit Students
by Jori Hamilton Being a kid these days is different than it was in the ‘80s, ‘90s, or even early 2000s. They’re connected...
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Is That a Real Service Dog (Or Is It Someone’s Pet)?
Service dogs, because of the wide variety of services and assistance they provide, come in all shapes, sizes, and breeds. Yes, any...
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A Clinical Psychologist Weighs in on the Mind Boosting Power of Pets
By Dr. Jeff Nalin, Psy.D. Dog lovers have long been reaping the benefits of pet ownership, and the wellness field is increasingly taking...
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Parkland, Florida High School Students Will Return to Class with a Therapy Dog
Just months after the February shooting that claimed 17 lives at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida, students will begin...
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Dog That Survived Horrific Abuse is Now Helping Children Heal
Patriot the Husky survived horrific abuse and, today, is living the good life. Now, he’s helping children heal, reminding them that they,...
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Three-Legged Therapy Dog Makes the Most Adorable Ring Bearer
A three-legged therapy dog pulled out all the stops to make a spectacular wedding day for two very special human friends.
