Good dog! More children's hospitals turn to furry caregivers to help kids heal

MedicalXpress | мая 24, 2026

The first time 5-year-old Calvin Owens went outside in more than a month, he met up with his canine friend Hadley on a hospital patio. Despite being tethered to equipment with wires and tubes, the little boy managed to stand up near his wheelchair long enough to toss her a ball.