Child With Heart Condition Draws Courage from Black Lab Companion
Labrador Brings Comfort to Young Patients at Nashville Children’s Hospital Hospitals can feel overwhelming, but one black Labrador named Squid is helping young patients at Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt face those challenges with a little more ease. Squid is part of the hospital’s Canine Clinicians Facility Dog Program, where specially trained dogs provide comfort and emotional support. For 10-year-old Niah Carver, who was born with hypoplastic right heart syndrome, Squid’s presence has been life-changing. Niah first met … Read more
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