The Healing Power of Pets

Pets can brighten your life but also come with a big responsibility.
The Healing Power of Pets
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Dawn McGrath has witnessed firsthand the transformative power of pets. Meeting people with dogs can spark conversations, reducing stress and loneliness.

“I make team visits with our dogs Bailey, a Shetland sheepdog, and Ginger, a cocker spaniel, to local nursing homes, rehab centers, hospitals, schools, and libraries,” McGrath, a registered animal therapy volunteer, told The Epoch Times in an email.

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Mary West is a freelance writer whose work has appeared in Medical News Today, Small Business Today Magazine, and other publications. She holds two bachelor of science degrees from the University of Louisiana at Monroe.