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"Tuesday has a personality that shines. I am not kidding when I say it is common for people to pull out their cell phones and take pictures of and with him. Tuesday is that kind of dog. And then, in passing, they notice me, the big man with the tight haircut. There is nothing about me--even the straight, stiff way I carry myself--that signals disabled. Until people notice the cane in my left hand, that is, and the way I lean on it every few steps....
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Purdue University Press
Pub. Date
[2008]
Language
English
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"The inspirational stories in Afternoons with Puppy are all about recovery. Dr. Fine's journey with his animals has enriched the lives of many patients. The subtle interactions, the soft touches, the silent signals of Fine's unique therapeutic process have led to awe-inspiring successes.".
"Afternoons with Puppy is a story of discovery - the discovery of a brilliant process of learning and relearning from therapist to patient to animal. Within the...
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Academic
Pub. Date
[2000]
Language
English
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"Handbook on Animal-Assisted Therapy provides a comprehensive overview of the many ways in which animals can be used to assist therapists. Coverage includes how animals can assist specific patient populations (children, the disabled, AIDS patients, etc.), how animals can aid in specific settings (hospitals, prisons, independent practice, etc.), and how professionals can best select appropriate animals (species, breed, and individual temperament)...