ALBANY, New York — Whenever Brittany Hawley went to class, her loyal service dog Griffin was there. Even when she assisted patients as part of an internship, Griffin was there helping out as well. But perhaps more important is the comfort the dog provides amid her relentless, severe pain that causes anxiety and depression. “The inmates allow many dogs to come up to you and let the dog choose you,” Hawley said. Brushing a dog can help improve a patient’s range of motion, and stroking him helps ease anxiety, Hawley said.

Source: Philippine Daily Inquirer December 18, 2018 07:18 UTC