THE RIGHT PUPS

Sherri Anderson-Searle lets her therapy dog, Solaris, receive a belly rub from hospital employee Tabitha Blair. 
Sherri Anderson-Searle lets her therapy dog, Solaris, receive a belly rub from hospital employee Tabitha Blair. KERRY FIRTH

Local therapy dogs are qualified to cuddle away woes

BY KERRY FIRTH

Larry Solomon visits a Senior Resource Center with his service dog, Howie.
Larry Solomon visits a Senior Resource Center with his service dog, Howie. LARRY SOLOMAN

The simple act of petting a dog has been shown to increase the production of brain chemicals that play a crucial role in mood regulation and the feeling of happiness. So, it’s no surprise that therapy dogs have become valuable assets in hospitals, cancer centers, schools, nursing homes — even the Olympic trials.

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