Pet Therapy
By: Patrick Kennedy
Updated: September 30, 2010
The seriously ill and elderly who need long-term care are often isolated from the outside world.
These patients are finding companionship from a new breed of volunteers who offer unconditional love and hope.
In the past few years, there's been a sharp increase in animal therapy programs in Arkansas and across the country.
One of the reasons is that more and more animals can help people heal.
In fact, the American Heart Association recently found that spending time with your pet can reduce your anxiety, hormone levels, and even blood pressure levels.
If you want your pet to volunteer, they must must complete a 12 hour course to become certified and for those pets needing a home it shows that the smallest packages can have the biggest impact.
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Need more information about S.P.O.T?, click here to send an email to KARK's Patrick Kennedy.
