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Animals Who Heal Children
Sponsored by: American Humane AssociationTen-year-old Laura* had been the victim of sexual and emotional abuse. After being removed from her unsafe home, she was placed in foster care, but the emotional scars from her ordeal were taking a toll and she was placed in a mental health program. Her difficult road to healing began with the support of another specialist trained in such matters – a dog named Rigo!
Over the weeks and months of Laura's counseling, her trust in Rigo grew steadily. And one day, a breakthrough occurred. With her arms wrapped around Rigo for comfort and security, Laura whispered in his ear, describing in graphic detail her horror of abuse.
Operating as a program of American Humane Association, Denver Pet Partners provides animal-assisted activities and animal-assisted therapy to clients such as hospitals, long-term care facilities, hospice, schools, mental health centers and more.
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*This is a true story. The child's name has been changed for her privacy.
Over the weeks and months of Laura's counseling, her trust in Rigo grew steadily. And one day, a breakthrough occurred. With her arms wrapped around Rigo for comfort and security, Laura whispered in his ear, describing in graphic detail her horror of abuse.
Operating as a program of American Humane Association, Denver Pet Partners provides animal-assisted activities and animal-assisted therapy to clients such as hospitals, long-term care facilities, hospice, schools, mental health centers and more.
*This is a true story. The child's name has been changed for her privacy.
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animals give unconditional love to children this is what they need to heal
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I was once a victim myself,a dog named dodger a blue healer helped heal me,this is also why old folks homes have animal visits
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Animals do have the power to help us. Although many times we ourselves try and manage to destroy us in various ways, nature has a way to forgive and care.
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People who have hurt 10yr old girl are like hounds who DO NOT desrve any sympathy and should be taken to court. Animal who has helped this girl is a hero in my books.
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This is a worthy program that needs to happen everywhere!
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hope you people dont thint that is good for a person to do this
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I know how animals can have an impact on our lives, because last year I was dealing with some severe depression when my mother and father divorced and I was having a really hard time. Until I recieved a beautiful horse and when the horse and I bonded, she gave me the confidence to go throughout my day without having to deal with my depression and anxiety and she has showed me unconditional love that has also helped to heal my heart.
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