Healing with Animals began airing February
24th at 9:30 pm PT/ET, continuing weekly on Discovery
Health Channel Canada. Below are the summary and airdates for each
episode; please check TV listings or go online at www.discoveryhealth.ca
before the scheduled airdate for more information.
Episode 1: Cerebral Palsy airs Monday, February 24, 2003
A girl with cerebral palsy gains new independence with the help of an extraordinary service dog. And a quadriplegic lives his dream of being a cowboy with the help of a special horse.
Episode 2: Prison Dogs airs Monday, March 3, 2003
An ex-heroin addict transforms her life after working with dogs in prison. And an ex-street-kid-turned-Catholic-Sister introduces canine therapy to women behind bars.
Episode 3: Dolphin Therapy airs Monday, March 10, 2003
A single father brings joy to his autistic son by giving him an aquatic adventure he will never forget. And therapists work with dolphins to help children cope with serious physical and emotional challenges.
 Episode 4: Pain Management airs Monday, March 17, 2003
A cat provides surprise relief for a man suffering from the pains of cancer therapy. And a spirited dog who survived serious burns helps a burn victim cope with her own pain and disfigurement.
Episode 5: Quality of Life airs Monday, March 24, 2003
An epileptic woman finds freedom through her love for an extraordinary potbellied pig. And a young woman with advanced Huntington’s disease finds a reason to live through her passion for horseback riding.
Episode 6: Troubled Youth airs Monday, March 31, 2003
A suicidal teenager finds hope from a horse who has been saved from the glue factory. And young urban delinquents learn to care for themselves and animals in a unique rural wildlife conservation program.
Episode 7: Autism airs Monday, April 7, 2003
A llama helps an autistic girl learn the art of gentle persuasion. And therapeutic horseback riding helps a young boy emerge from his isolated world.
Episode 8: Equine Assisted Therapy airs Monday, April 14, 2003
A best-selling writer and her equine therapists help an actress work through her problems with men. And a horse helps a teenager rebuild her life after a fire.
 Episode 9: Down Syndrome airs Monday, April 21, 2003
A girl with Down syndrome competes in a Special Horse Riding Show with a long lost equine friend. And a boy competes in a Special Olympics Golf Tournament with a little help from every golfer’s dream dog.
Episode 10: Geriatric Care airs Monday, April 28, 2003
A charismatic llama brings back long lost memories to a dementia patient. And a cockatiel charms a retired logger out of his depression.
Episode 11: Blindness airs Monday, May 5, 2003
A blind man with severe allergies gets help from a standard poodle service dog with a mind of his own. And an equestrian champion doesn’t let blindness stop her from competitive riding.
 Episode 12: Palliative Care airs Monday, May 12, 2003
A zestful paraplegic miniature poodle consoles seriously ill patients. And a dying boy with a fascination for snakes finds comfort with creepy crawlers.
Episode 13: Seizure Dogs airs Monday, May 19, 2003
A dog senses when a woman with epilepsy is about to have a seizure. And a woman with multiple sclerosis and epilepsy is rescued by an amazing service dog.
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