American Heart Association Board member Dr. Dan Smith and One Tail at a Time volunteer Elisa Harris, along with Corina, joined ABC7 Chicago Monday to talk more about it.
The American Heart Association has shared some fascinating research about the health benefits of owning a dog.
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Beyond physical health, dogs can also affect mental well-being and stress levels.
Smith and Harris also brought an adorable adoptable dog with them.
Visit www.heart.org or www.onetail.org for more information about heart health and how to adopt a pet.