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Meet Vandy, Mary Free Bed’s animal-assisted therapy dog

Official Website: http://www.maryfreebed.com Vandy (http://www.maryfreebed.com/vandy/) is a member of Mary Free Bed Rehabilitation Hospital’s recreational therapy team. The sweet-natured black Labrador retriever helps patients meet rehabilitation goals that restore independence. She is the first dog trained in animal-assisted intervention by PAWS With a Cause (https://www.pawswithacause.org/), a national non-profit organization based in Wayland, Mich. Vandy is supervised by recreational therapists with specialty training in animal-assisted therapy. She’s considered a full-time employee and works each day with up to five patients of all ages and abilities. “Vandy motivates and encourages patients to reach their therapy goals,” said Maria Besta, manager of Mary Free Bed’s recreational therapy department. #AskForMary