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Pet Visits Bring Joy to Seniors

therapy dog with man in a wheelchair

Marlina Velasco-Barker joins Suzanne to talk about animal assisted intervention – who the dogs visit, and what happens during a visit. Starting with visiting senior living communities, they’re expanding to visit community colleges, military bases, and other sites. “The moment a senior spots a dog, many go from being nonverbal to verbal.”

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Visit Washington Therapy Dogs to learn about the state organization, or Pet Partners for national therapy dog information. You can also contact Suzanne or visit their Facebook group.

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Originally published May 25, 2023

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