The Magic of the Human-Animal Bond | SOP ep. 32 - Michael Bugary

Join us for an inspiring episode featuring Michael Bugary, involved with the Pet Pals program at University Hospitals of Cleveland, along with his faithful companion, Lingo. Michael, a former baseball player for the Boston Red Sox and University of California, Berkeley, faced a life-altering journey that led him to discover the profound power of the human-animal bond after enduring a career-ending injury and battling brain cancer. In this heartfelt conversation, Michael shares touching stories about how Lingo, an ex-military dog, has brought joy and comfort to countless young patients at Rainbow Babies Children's Hospital. You'll hear about the incredible impact their visits have on children facing serious health challenges and how Lingo helps transform fear into friendship. We'll also delve into the mission of Pet Pals, exploring how both dogs and their handlers must qualify to participate in this remarkable program. Tune in to discover how Lingo's gentle presence has not only aided patients but also helped Michael find healing and purpose in his own life. Don't miss this uplifting episode filled with tales of resilience, love, and the magic of pets! https://www.dliflc.edu/spc-lingo-retires-from-dliflc-embarks-on-new-mission/ https://www.uhhospitals.org/rainbow/patients-and-visitors/visitor-services/pet-therapy-services Support our sponsor for this episode Blue Buffalo by visiting bluebuffalo.com. BLUE Natural Veterinary Diet formulas offer the natural alternative in nutritional therapy. At Blue Buffalo, we have an in-house Research & Development (R&D) team with over 300 years’ experience in well-pet and veterinary therapeutic diets, over 600 scientific publications, and over 50 U.S. patents. At Blue Buffalo, we have an in-house Research & Development (R&D) team with over 300 years’ experience in well-pet and veterinary therapeutic diets, over 600 scientific publications, and over 50 U.S. patents. All footage is owned by SLA Video Productions.