Therapy Dogs Bring Comfort to Rural Hospital | Green Bay News

In a heartwarming move, ThedaCare’s Shawano hospital launched a pet therapy program featuring certified therapy dogs like Laney and Cannoli, bringing comfort and cheer to patients—especially in hospice care. This initiative, rooted in the belief that healing extends beyond medicine, adds a hometown touch to rural healthcare, where staffing shortages make community support vital. Volunteers with calm, gentle dogs can join by getting certified through organizations like the Alliance of Therapy Dogs, and interested handlers can contact Elaine Gast for guidance. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/0f38caf475d63340