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Two miniature therapy horses take a minivan from Long Island to Manhattan each month, bringing joy to isolated seniors at an assisted living facility. Their visits are part of a decade-long program fighting loneliness and depression in older adults.
A displaced veteran in Lebanon, Oregon holds doors and picks up trash for 14 hours daily, accompanied by his two harnessed cats who bring joy to everyone they meet. His kindness inspired a children's book and earned him a community service award nomination. ##
A therapist in Leeds discovered her flock of sheep has a remarkable ability to help patients heal emotionally. What started with one grieving widow's first laugh in a year has grown into a unique therapy practice.
Science just confirmed what dog lovers always knew: spending just 15 minutes with a pup can dramatically reduce your stress levels. Even better, the dogs benefit too.
Meet Beni the llama and Captain Jack the alpaca, two furry therapists helping anxious travelers find their calm at Portland International Airport. With 40% of people experiencing flight anxiety, these confident camelids are melting stress one pet at a time.