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The unconditional love of a dog
Patients often feel isolated and even the most withdrawn seem to open up and let the barriers down when the visiting dogs from Pets as Therapy are around. These dogs bring everyday life closer and with it all the happy associations of home. The companionship of an undemanding animal that gives unconditional love, is often one of the most missed aspects of a patient’s life.
Research continues to validate the very real value of this therapy in a hospice setting. Pets as Therapy owners and their dogs kindly volunteer their time with the aim of bringing comfort in addition to medical skills and nursing care.
The Delta Society Pets as Therapy Program takes pet therapy dogs to visit schools and hospitals as reported in the news story below, showing Max and visiting dog ‘Honey’ at Daw House Hospice. Our partnership with the Delta Dogs will continue at Laurel Hospice and other palliative services in South Australia – and we’re delighted!
Click here to watch a video showing the Delta Dogs.
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