Category Archives: therapeutic

Remembering Lily the Therapy Dog

Posted on November 22, 2012 by Jackie Hirtz
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Consider This: a Dog as a Personal Physician

Posted on September 20, 2012 by Jackie Hirtz

Elizabeth Landau writes for CNN,   “His name is Valor. He’s half Labrador retriever, half Great Dane, and goes everywhere with Sgt. Charles Hernandez. But Valor is more than a pet — Hernandez considers the dog a personal physician…” Dogs: … Continue reading →

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Another Great Therapy Dog Story

Posted on October 24, 2011 by Jackie Hirtz

Are dogs intuitive healers? Take a look at look at this from Largo, Florida.

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Airport Dog!

Posted on September 20, 2011 by Jackie Hirtz

As a veteran Delta Society Pet Partner, I’ve seen how a visit from a friendly dog can help soothe an anxious person, bring a moment of joy to someone experiencing sadness, or simply provide a nice break in the midst … Continue reading →

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