How therapy dogs bring healing to Western Pa. funeral homes
Seeing a dog in a funeral home is not what most people might expect — but Judy Ryave McGuire, director of aftercare and community outreach for Ralph Schugar Chapel, Inc. in Shadyside, and Laney, a 6-year-old goldendoodle, are a therapy team who provide comfort at funerals.
“Laney just knows how to comfort people just by being there,” said McGuire, who is also Laney’s owner. “She will walk up to someone who is grieving and stand next to them or put her head on their lap or go and sit at their feet. When they look at her, it’s like they know she’s here for them. Laney absorbs some of the grief and sadness.”
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