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Blake DowlingJuly 21, 2018

I visited Ozark, Alabama last weekend to attend a family reunion at my grandfather’s childhood home, the Holman House. Holman House is a 15,000-square-foot historic landmark built by hand (with no electricity) in 1912 by a small team of local master craftsman. A truly amazing feat, if you think about it. The house sits directly across […]

Staff ReportsMay 9, 2017

One of 11 bills signed into law Tuesday by Gov. Rick Scott expands use of therapy animals in court proceedings involving child abuse, abandonment, and neglect. “This legislation will help children and individuals with unique abilities in our state as they face some of the most challenging times in their life,” Scott said in a […]

Associated PressMarch 30, 2017

Children testifying in court in abuse, abandonment and neglect cases would be allowed the help of therapy animals under a bill passed by the Florida House. The bill passed unanimously Thursday and expands a law that already allows therapy animals for victims testifying in sexual offense cases. A legislative analysis of the bill says that […]

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Blake Dowling: A weekend of Alabama history and therapy animals

New law expands use of therapy animals for children facing court proceedings

Florida House passes bill to allow therapy animals in courts