"Momoka was a bit hesitant at first, but as soon as she started petting our therapy dog, she began to relax," said one of my colleagues. "She even started to smile and laugh, which was wonderful to see."
And that's something to be proud of.
At the hospital where I work, we've started to incorporate animals into our therapy programs, and the results have been amazing. Patients of all ages have responded positively to animal-assisted therapy, and it's not uncommon to see smiles on their faces when they interact with a furry friend.