HAB-py tails: A therapy dog milestone, how horses help with ADHD, and new efforts to keep people and pets together - American Animal Hospital Association

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The article highlights several initiatives strengthening the human-animal bond, including Grace Management’s pet-inclusive senior living program, a homeless shelter adding dog yards to keep pets with their owners, and positive parent-reported outcomes for children with ADHD participating in equine-assisted therapy. It also celebrates the 25th anniversary of Virginia Commonwealth University’s Dogs on Call program, noting over 300,000 interactions in the past five years.

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