Do cats make good therapy animals? The new trend showing felines may be more complicated than we realize

PHYSorg
Apr 22, 2025, 12:44 pm309 pts
Dogs are sociable, enthusiastic and widely used to comfort people in settings like hospitals, schools and care homes. But an increasingly popular alternative is emerging: therapy cats.

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