About this episode
Scott Baggett discusses his pioneering work with therapy dogs and his current health challenges.
Scott Baggett pioneered the use of therapy dogs to assist kids with cancer, survivors of abuse, and others. He survived polio at age 4, but now in his 70s, he is experiencing Post Polio Syndrome and progressively losing his mobility. To continue his volunteer work, Scott requires a specially equipped van that his insurance does not cover. Share this episode of Dog Words and the attached link for his fundraising campaign at HelpHopeLive.org. A search for Scott Baggett takes you to his page. A ...
People in this episode
Guest: Scott Baggett
Topics covered
- therapy dogs
- cancer
- abuse survivors
- Post Polio Syndrome
- fundraising
Keywords
- volunteer work
- mobility
- HelpHopeLive.org
Mentioned in this episode
Products: specially equipped van
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