Categories: PETS

Meet Fox: Sanford Children’s First-Ever Facility Dog


FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Sanford Children’s now has the region’s first-ever facility dog and it’s named Fox.

The one-year-old golden retriever is different than a therapy dog because it works in a health care setting to provide comfort.

It is educated to assist with patient care, whereas a therapy dog is a personal pet that has been certified to visit the hospital and provide comfort and joy to patients and families.

Facility dogs and their handlers are able to be in a patient’s room during medical procedures.

Fox was made possible through a $200,000 lead gift from NutriSource Pet Foods, a KLN Family Brands company.





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