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"Lucas Ray is shocked when an adorable puppy jumps out of an abandoned building and into his arms. Though the apartment he shares with his mother, a disabled veteran, doesn't allow dogs, Lucas can't resist taking Bella home. Bella is inexplicably drawn to Lucas, even if she doesn't understand the necessity of games like 'No Barks'. As it becomes more difficult to hide her from the neighbors, Lucas begins to sneak Bella into the VA where he works....

Madeline Finn hopes Star can become a therapy dog. But first he needs to pass his test. They have been practicing all the skills he needs to master. They practice meeting people. They practice sitting still when a bike goes by. They even practice meeting other dogs. Now Madeline Finn and Star are off to Walker Oaks, a retirement community where Star will take his tests. They face a variety of challenges and meet several new friends. But Madeline Finn...

"Lisa Edwards wandered into a pet shop on Halloween, well aware that the last thing she needed was a dog. But when she laid eyes on Boo, the runt of an abandoned litter, something compelled her to make him her own. The dunce of obedience class with poor eyesight and a wobbly gait, Boo was the least likely of heroes. Yet with his unflappable spirit and boundless love, Boo has changed countless lives through his work as a therapy dog. He has helped...

"Daisy has only ten weeks to prove her usefulness or else be sent back to the pound. Yet if she goes back, who will protect Colonel Victor from his PTSD attacks? Or save the littler human, Micah, from those infernal ear muzzles he calls earphones? What if no one ever adopts her again? Determined to become the elite protector the colonel needs, Daisy vows to ace the service dog test. She'll accept the ridiculous leash and learn to sit, heel, shake,...

Describes the necessity of various therapy dogs, their duties, temperament, training, and common breeds chosen.

Did you know your entire life can change in an instant? For sixteen-year-old Lizzie Stoller that moment is when she collapses, out of the blue. The next thing she knows she's in a hospital with an illness she's never heard of. But that isn't the only life-changing moment for Lizzie. The other is when Connor and his dog, Verlaine, walk into her hospital room. Lizzie has never connected with anyone the way she does with the handsome, teenage volunteer....

After a devastating series of personal losses, Larry Randolph finally had things under control. Then one morning while praying, he felt God speak two simple words to his heart: "Therapy dogs." There was only one problem. Larry didn't have a dog, and hadn't since the loss of his beloved basset hound, Gus. Why would God say that? Could Larry even open himself up to loving a dog again? He had far more questions than answers. But then came Grace. Together,...

When pediatric surgeon Hugh meets nurse Molly and her therapy pup, "Dogtor" Oreo, neither makes a good impression! Focused Hugh does not appreciate distractions in his clinic, while Molly's protective of the benefits to their patients. Yet outside work, she discovers he's not quite so buttoned-up--and Oreo agrees! Their connection is undeniable, and her lovable collie seems determined to bring them together. But can Molly and her dog heal Hugh's fiercely...

"¡PUDGE es un pug con mucha personalidad! Ha tenido un comienzo difícil en la vida y no quiere convertirse en un perro de terapia. ¡Él piensa que es quien necesita la terapia! Pero todo cambia cuando Robert y Renee le presentan a un niño pequeño que necesita su ayuda."-- from back cover. "PUDGE doesn't want to be a therapy dog--he thinks he's the one who needs therapy! PUDGE is a sweet pug who has had a rough start in life. He learns that...

It's Dash's first day at the hospital, and her confidence is wavering. She wonders whether she has what it takes to be a good facility dog. Then Dash and handler Navya meet Francisco, a ten-year-old diagnosed with type 1 diabetes, and Dash's training kicks in. Can Dash help Francisco cope with pokes, shots, and other parts of his diabetes treatment? Join Dash and Child Life Specialist Navya to find out more about Francisco as he takes on diabetes!...