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Opinion; Therapy dogs help people battle stress, loss and depression, advocate says. They strengthen our mental health. Published: ; May. 24, 2019, 5:40 p.m.

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Tyler, a Great Pyrenees therapy dog, helped New Jersey kids transition back to school amid the pandemic. A medical condition is forcing him to retire.