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Honoring a special Amerman Family Foundation Dog Therapy Program member who has dedicated 10 years of his life to making people smile.

During the COVID-19 crisis, CHLA’s Amerman Family Foundation Dog Therapy Program goes virtual to provide much needed stress relief for patients, families and staff.

After a whirlwind romance in the hallways of Children’s Hospital Los Angeles, therapy dogs Luke and Blondie took a big step this week – coordinating their Halloween costumes to dress up as bride and

"For the first time, the boy was eagerly engaged in something—adoring Copper."

Dog therapy visits at Children’s Hospital Los Angeles helped 11-year-old Connor cope with repeated stays at the hospital.

Q&A with a dog therapy volunteer at Children's Hospital Los Angeles.

“She knows where to go, she knows the nurses, she knows the routine and sees other kids going through the same things,” says Trish Manzanedo. “She feels at home here.” Trish is referring to her 6-year

You might say that 13-year-old Erika Daniels has a serious case of puppy love. “I looove dogs,” she gushes. Of course, her favorite four-legged friend is her own dog, an adorable cocker spaniel named

With the help of our many corporate partners and supporters, we were able to throw not one, but TWO Halloween activities this year! Both outpatient and inpatient kids (at separate times) helped kick