A graduate student from the University of Saskatchewan (USask) is looking into what she describes as the transformative power of animal therapy programs at Canadian correctional facilities. Five years ago, Grace Rath, along with her black Labrador companion, Jager, volunteered in a therapy dog […]
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Resident dog Scout helps heal patients and staff at Hamilton mental health hospital – CBC News [2023-05-07]
Six months on the job and the “bestest boy” at St. Joseph’s hospital is already unleashing a sense of hope and inspiration among patients and staff. His name is Scout — a gentle 125-pound Leonberger who spends his weekdays visiting about 30 forensic unit […]
