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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 are a healing need for children and adults-be they autistic or senile or abused etc. We need funding for more of them. They would help with Mental health issues also.
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If not for my 2 beloved Siberian Huskies, may they rest in peace and frolick in the heavens, I would not be alive today. They are truly life giving.
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Animals help everyone
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