Pet Therapy for People with Mental Illness


	Pet Therapy for People with Mental Illness

dmegivern

12-11-2007 1:30 PM

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12-11-2007 1:46 PM

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animals can sense feelings that are not so obvious to two legged friends

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Proc was just one of a dozen dog-owners sharing their stories today and marking the 10th anniversary of Edmonton’s Chimo Project, which uses animals to help treat mental conditions.
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But founder Dennis Anderson says the reason today's Chimo Project party was so public is because the program is also appealing for more sustainable funding and more four-legged volunteers.
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