About this episode

Laurie Fivecoat interviews Rebecca Minelga about the impact of service and therapy dogs on healing and the human-animal bond.

NEW PODCAST EPISODE! Paws of Purpose: Hope, Healing, and Service Dogs Join me, Laurie Fivecoat, for an inspiring conversation with Rebecca Minelga, author, guide dog puppy raiser, therapy dog handler, and advocate for the incredible human-animal bond. Discover how service and therapy dogs are changing lives through hope, healing, and unconditional love. We'll explore: The amazing bond between humans and dogs. How service and therapy dogs help people heal. Rebecca's experiences raising future guide dogs. Inspiring stories that will touch your heart Whether you're a dog lover, animal advocate, or simply enjoy uplifting stories, this is an episode you won't want to miss! Please like, share, and invite your friends to join us as we celebrate the extraordinary bond between humans and animals.

People in this episode

Host: Laurie Fivecoat

Guest: Rebecca Minelga

Topics covered

• service dogs
• therapy dogs
• human-animal bond
• healing
• inspiration

Keywords

• service dogs
• therapy dogs
• healing
• human-animal bond
• dog lover
• inspiring stories

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