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The 'dog'tor will see you now
Therapy dogs provide a unique kind of comfort
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Cheri Duffey hugs two of her therapy dogs, Tarrah and Sunny. Tarrah, Sunny and Gatlin, with help from Duffey, have logged many hours brightening the lives of and bringing comfort to Special Olympics participants, hospital and hospice patients, nursing home residents and caregivers and encouraging the reading abilities of children during the Statesboro Regional Library's Reading to Rover program. - photo by Special to the Herald
Caregivers and those who serve others come in all shapes and sizes, but sometimes the person in need just wants a little attention from someone with a cold and wet nose, four paws and a furry body. That’s what Cheri Duffey, owner and handler of several therapy dogs, has found out. Duffey’s canine crew includes Tarrah, a border collie and Lab mix; Sunny, a Labrador retriever; and Gatlin, a Cavalier King Charles spaniel.
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