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This resolution commends Children's Healthcare of Atlanta's Canines For Kids Program, recognizing its pioneering status as the first of its kind in the nation, established in 2009. The program utilizes highly trained facility dogs, who undergo an intensive 18-month training process, to provide comfort, support, and distraction to young patients during medical procedures and hospital stays. These dogs, managed by dedicated Children's employees who act as handlers, work as a team to bring joy, companionship, and love to patients, families, and staff across Children's Healthcare of Atlanta's facilities, ultimately aiding patients in coping, healing, and achieving treatment goals.

https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/72272