American Humane Association along with Pfizer & Zoetis came together to publish the first ever documented cancer research study. Only 6 hospitals had the opportunity to participate in this incredible study.
Utilizing therapy dogs to visit kids with cancer, along with their guardian/parent, and siblings. This study took 6 years to complete and Scott played a huge role in this study. If you go to my video page you see a Cancer video with Scott and LAVIE. This video was taken to Capitol Hill to raise grant money. After the video it was given a standing ovation by all. the current list of media outlets that have featured the CCC Study findings to date, for your reference:
- CNN: http://www.cnn.com/2017/12/22/health/cancer-therapy-dog-study/index.html
- Today.com: https://www.today.com/health/study-tests-power-therapy-dogs-against-childhood-cancer-t120532
- Psychology Today: https://www.psychologytoday.com/blog/canine-corner/201801/do-therapy-dogs-suffer-stress-when-they-are-working
- HABRI: https://habri.org/pressroom/20180102
- The Altavista Journal: http://www.altavistajournal.com/online_features/pets/article_906b5942-ebe1-5d52-a35e-eb0b7a4c79de.html
- The Augusta Chronicle: http://chronicle.augusta.com/news/2017-12-31/national-study-shows-therapy-dogs-can-aid-kids-undergoing-cancer-treatment
- Disabled World Towards Tomorrow: https://www.disabled-world.com/disability/serviceanimals/habri.php
- Newsis News Agency (Korea): http://translate.google.com/translate?langpair=ko|en&u=http://v.media.daum.net/v/20171231063004060
- Puppy Up Foundation: https://www.puppyup.org/therapy-dogs-provide-significant-benefits-to-families-of-children-undergoing-treatment-for-cancer/
- Zoetis: https://www.zoetis.com/news-and-media/feature-stories/posts/therapy-dogs-help-in-battle-against-childhood-cancer.aspx
- The Daily Telescope: http://dailytelescope.com/pr/new-research-says-therapy-dogs-are-ok/39596
- Health News Digest: http://www.healthnewsdigest.com/news/Cancer_Issues_660/Therapy-Dogs-Can-Help-Families-Of-Children-With-Cancer.shtml
- North American Press Syndicate: http://www.napsnet.com/articles/72924.html
- Henderson State University Oracle: http://www.hsuoracle.com/online_features/pets/major-study-therapy-dogs-can-help-families-of-children-with/article_95d14464-aa57-5a46-ba24-98bfff2778c3.html
- fox4kc.com: http://fox4kc.com/2017/12/25/new-study-finds-pet-therapy-dogs-reduce-stress-for-young-cancer-patients-and-their-families/
- AVMA: https://www.avma.org/News/JAVMANews/Pages/180215h.aspx
- Oncology Nursing News: http://www.oncnursingnews.com/web-exclusives/therapy-dogs-reduce-stress-in-families-of-pediatric-patients
- CURE (Cancer Updates, Research & Evaluation): https://www.curetoday.com/articles/animalassisted-therapy-for-childhood-cancer-reduces-stress-improves-communication
- Worcester Business Journal: http://www.wbjournal.com/article/20171222/NEWS01/171229974/umass-tufts-in-therapy-dog-study
- Hometown Focus: https://www.hometownfocus.us/articles/dogs-benefit-children-undergoing-cancer-treatment/
- West Bend News: http://www.westbendnews.net/autonews/2018/01/28/major-study-therapy-dogs-can-help-families-of-children-with-cancer/
- Pet Products News: http://www.petproductnews.com/News/Study-Finds-Dogs-Are-Not-Stressed-When-Visiting-Pediatric-Cancer-Patients/
- Pet Business: http://www.petbusiness.com/HABRI-Publishes-Therapy-Dog-Study/
- UCLA Campus Ave: https://los-angeles.campusave.com/around-town/major-study-th-532981759.htm