Unconditional love: Why dogs can be so healing for children - The Irish Times

A new study suggests spending time with therapy dogs can significantly lower children’s stress levels

An unexpected benefit of adopting Annie, my familys 40-pound, floppy-eared mutt, is the soothing effect she has had on my children. My sons often come home from a long, packed day at school and flop … [+5230 chars]

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