"My Dog is a Therapist", the license plate frame read. Pet therapy is being use in many different settings: nursing homes, hospitals, and clinic offices. Pets have an uncanny sense of pain and suffering. And they know when someone needs a hug. Look deep into a dog's eye. You can see the compassion and empathy. Nothing can be more comforting than spending time with a special pet.

That is why I bring my dog, Moose, to the office occasionally. I may not have a magic wand, but by golly, my boy,...