Good dog! More children’s hospitals turn to furry caregivers to help kids heal
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May 27, 2026

Good dog! More children’s hospitals turn to furry caregivers to help kids heal

By By LAURA UNGAR AP Medical Writer 

CINCINNATI (AP) — The first time 5-year-old Calvin Owens went outside in more than a month, he met up with his canine friend Hadley on a hospital patio. Despite being tethered to equipment with wires and tubes, the little boy managed to stand up near his wheelchair long enough to toss her a ball.

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