title: The gift of presence: the story of Abby.
authors.affiliation: Givens Estates, Asheville, NC, USA.
authors.forename: Theresa
authors.initials: T
authors.lastname: Clark
mesh_terms: D000739:Anecdotes as Topic; D000818:Animals; D000829:Animals, Domestic; D001007:Anxiety / Q000517:prevention & control; D004285:Dogs; D006694:Holistic Health; D001841:Human-Animal Bond; D006801:Humans; D008602:Mental Healing; D009735:Nursing Homes; D014481:United States