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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Jamel Smith

Parker the golden retriever helps Ukrainian girls deal with trauma

Oleksandr Khomenko/Save the Children

Ukrainian girls left traumatised by Russia’s invasion of their country are receiving help from a therapy dog named Parker, who is trained to help identify and deal with stress.

Charity organisation Save the Children is working with specialist teams to help deliver child-friendly social recreational services in schools and community centres in Ukraine and part of their efforts include the work of Parker – a golden retriever.

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