Therapy Dogs Unite--Saturday, March 12, all the doggie scouts got together to spread some love!

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Therapy Animals

While many are familiar with the roles of guide dogs, assistance animals enrich human lives in ways that almost defy imagination. Their contributions are vast and varied. Therapy animals have been documented as lowering blood pressure, anxiety and distress in humans. They have frequently been used in hospitals, nursing homes, even mental institutions. They are also used in disaster situations. In the September 11 tragedy, many victims and rescue workers at the World Trade C3enter found comfort and solace in therapy dogs that were sometimes able to connect with humans more directly than human counselors. The duties they performed at Ground Zero put a new perspective on this type of therapy. Such animals work with abused and traumatized children or help the disabled learn motor skills everyday. Visit www.loveonaleash.org