Cancer Patient’s Health Improves After Visit From His Dog

Every dog parent knows that quality time with your dog is the best medicine. Whether you’re sick, sad, or exhausted, petting and cuddling your pup can instantly lift your spirits. It’s not just the opinion of a bunch of dog lovers either, many doctors have even observed this themselves. This theory became especially clear when cancer patient Flavio Santos was missing his beloved dog, Agadir. So, the staff arranged for Agadir to visit his dad, and the response was even more amazing than anyone could’ve predicted. Image: @hospitalmemorialsaojose/Facebook Agadir’s Surprise Visit Santos had been at the Hospital Memorial São José for weeks, and it was beginning to drive him insane. He couldn’t leave because he was still going through cancer treatments. The nurses could tell that the situation was hard on Santos, so they planned a surprise visit for him. The hospital staff arranged for Agadir to come to the hospital to surprise Santos. When the day finally came, it was the most beautiful reunion ever. Both Agadir and Santos were overjoyed to see each other again after such a long time apart. Image: @hospitalmemorialsaojose/Facebook Without hesitation, Agadir jumped right up on his dad’s ...