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whisker warriors Paws for healing

By Tony Leggio
Therapy dogs have proven hugely beneficial for many work environments . Dogs can elevate human mood , offer social support , mobility assistance , help regulate emotion thus reducing stress , anxiety and depression . A tail-wagging dog resting his head on your lap would immediately lift your spirit — no doubt about it . The non-profit Healing Pause takes this idea one step further by turning therapy dogs into full-time staff members . Man ’ s best friend can now become your co-worker .
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