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Cora recieves a theraputic rub from a staff member today at Mayo.  Think it was "therapy" for both!



Cora made her rounds today at Mayo easing some of the loneliness for those far from home and helping others cope with the fear of life changes.  Therapy dogs have an innate ability to recognize anxiety in humans.  When Cora senses this in someone we are visiting, she will lay pressed against their feet and legs.  One of the responses that person will have, is to reach down and start petting her.  In a matter of minutes, that anxiety level decreases. An amazing form of alternative medicine that comes packaged in fur!



Cora showing off her Mardi Gras bling!

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