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Mature Living: The Importance of Animals

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Animals – especially dogs - are an integral part of our lives, and the roles they fill are varied.  They can guide a blind person, serve on a search and rescue mission, work with police departments, or can simply calm an anxious person.  Host Anne Hall is joined by Wendy Mayer, Director of Communications for Fairfax Pets on Wheels, and Leslie Horton, Owner of Most Fine Canine.  They explore the difference between service and therapy dogs, and discuss how visits from animals benefit those in senior centers, hospitals, etc.  The Channel 16 crew also visited the Fairfax County Animal Shelter and met with Director Reasa Currier.  She reveals the many opportunities for people of all ages to bond with the animals.  Jodi Smith with Volunteer Solutions rounds out this episode with a discussion on the increasing popularity of robotic pets. 

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