Animals Matter   Dolphin therapy helps boy heal   When I was a
kid, my favorite show was Flipper. In every episode,
this dolphin sensed distress and rescued his human friends from
danger. From Lassie and Rin Tin Tin to Flipper, we draw great
comfort in imagining animals saving the day.  Researchers are
learning though, it’s not our imaginations at play here. We’ve
long known the impact of pet therapy on the lives of people who
might be injured or isolated. And we understand the bond between
people and dogs that leads to these intimate tales of rescue and
friendship.  So it’s not surprising to me to read an incredible
story about the impact dolphin therapy had one one young man who
had faced trauma and who had become mute as a result. There is a
certain trust that is built with animals that enables us to heal
on many levels. While people may say, “time heals all wounds,” I
would add to that, animals have the power to heal us too.  And
here is yet another story to prove it.  Categories: pet therapy,
pets  Cathy