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Archive Home > 2009 > October > 12 > Can animals make children healthier?

Can animals make children healthier?

Anecdotes abound on the health benefits of pets, but until now, in-depth studies have been rare

By Carla Baranauckas • New York Times News Service / The Bulletin
October 12, 2009

When Chad, a yellow Labrador retriever, moved in with Claire Vaccaro's family in Manhattan last spring, he already had an important role. As an autism service dog, he was joining the family to help protect Vaccaro's 11-year-old son, Milo — especially in public, where he often had tantrums or....

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