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pet therapy

Faces light up on dog day

Research shows dogs can play an important role in our mental wellbeing, and furry friends visit Corewell Health's Helen DeVos Children's Hospital often.

Patient Story

‘I love you to pieces’

Life-like companion pets bring joy to nursing home residents.

Patient Story

22 pounds of love

Cricket, a therapy cat, brings happiness and wholeness to hospice patients.

The cat’s meow: the emotional boost of cute videos

It turns out, watching Grumpy Cat can make you less grumpy.

Patient Story

‘Holy-cow-crazy awesome’

A miniature horse named Charlie brings a special brand of pet therapy to children at Spectrum Health Helen DeVos Children's Hospital.

Patient Story

Day in the life of Rex

'I've had people tell me their kid hasn't smiled for three weeks. The dog shows up and they're aglow.'