CLEVELAND, Ohio — Pets are medicine for the soul. And at University Hospitals of Cleveland, they’re a huge part of the healing process for the sickest of patients — or anyone who might just need a smile. Nearly 150 dogs, one pony and one cat are involved in the Pet Pals program, where volunteer handlers take their trained animals through the hospitals to visit patients, staff and visitors. Diane Pekarek, Pet Pals coordinator for University Hospitals, […]

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