Therapy Dogs
The Hero Dog Awards® celebrate therapy dogs who provide comfort and healing for those in need.
Dogs in this category are credentialed Animal-Assisted Therapy (AAT) dogs that help transform lives as part of therapeutic plans to aid with physical, social, emotional and cognitive challenges.
Therapy dogs have been shown to help enhance the lives of people in need such as children who have experienced abuse or neglect, patients undergoing chemotherapy or other difficult medical treatments, and military veterans and their families who are struggling to cope with the effects of wartime military service. Studies have found that AAT dogs help lower blood pressure, reduce stress and enhance a patient’s ability to achieve physical and psychological wellness.
Vote for Your Favorite Therapy Dog
Cast your vote for a therapy dog semifinalist. You can vote once every 24 hours until voting ends on September 18.
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