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flag Canada’s first hospital facility dog, Pumbaa, began supporting pediatric patients at Edmonton’s Stollery Children's Hospital on November 13, 2025.

flag Stollery Children's Hospital in Edmonton has become the first in Canada to employ a professionally trained facility dog, Pumbaa, a golden retriever accredited by Assistance Dogs International. flag Officially welcomed on November 13, 2025, Pumbaa joins the Child Life Services team to provide emotional support to pediatric patients like four-year-old Jake Davis, who is recovering from a liver transplant. flag Trained by Dogs with Wings, the dog helps ease stress during medical procedures and hospital routines. flag Handler Angela Mark, a Child Life Specialist, has worked for years to bring the program to life, overcoming pandemic-related delays. flag The initiative reflects a growing global trend and aims to expand across Canadian hospitals.

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