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when pets are therapeutic

We all know that pets provide love, laughter, and affection. But were you also aware that our furry friends can be therapeutic to people who are ill? Many hospitals have programs in which dogs are brought in to interact with patients, in order to ease loneliness, stress, and depression. The Furry Friends Pet Assisted Therapy Services of San Jose, California, has a section of its website providing loads of information about this effective form of treatment. Start with the introduction at http://www.dog-play.com/therapy.html to learn about how pet therapy works. Then, work your way through the other the other links, where you'll find directories to pet-therapy organizations all over the U.S. and Alberta, Canada. Who knows, you may feel inspired to start a new volunteer project.

Thu, 16 Mar 2000 07:43:22 -0800

Submitted by: Zibby Gatsoni