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Pet Therapy Dogs Make Holiday Visit to Lourdes’ Hospitalized Patients

Story Number is : 010218100

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Lourdes Health System

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Members of Tri-State K9 Response Team in the lobby of Our Lady of Lourdes Medical Center.

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Isaac (left) and Kelsey wearing their holiday wreath necklaces.


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	Koji dressed as an elf.

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Cece gets a hug from a patient.

Ten teams of dogs and handlers from Tri-State K9 Response Team, a partner
of Lourdes Health System that provides patients with ongoing pet therapy services at each of its campuses, toured units within Our Lady of Lourdes Medical Center to brighten hospitalized patients’ spirits for the holidays. Dogs and handlers were dressed in full holiday gear with Santa hats, red sweaters, jingle bells, and Hanukkah attire.

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