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Pet Partners
Studies have shown that hospital patients who interact with visiting animals have lower blood pressure, less anxiety and shorter recovery times than other patients—and as a result, many health care facilities now offer animal-assisted therapy. Contact Delta Society's Pet Partners for a list of eligible animals and a registration form.
Visit: www.deltasociety.org
From the December 2001 issue of O, The Oprah Magazine
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