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The dogs that make children want to stay in hospital
✓ Illawarra MercuryScience & Systems

The dogs that make children want to stay in hospital

Luna the golden retriever visits Wollongong Hospital twice weekly as part of Paws Pet Therapy. She helps sick children feel closer to the pets they miss at home.

Why it mattersPet therapy helps sick children cope better with hospital stays. Parents and staff find it helpful too.

AustraliaWollongong Hospital's therapy dog visits help local children recover emotionally from serious illness, reducing distress during medical procedures.

✓ Claims checked against the source. checked 9 h ago

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