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Pit bull's special brand of therapy in demand

Reported by: Sarah Zak
Email: szak@wfts.com
Last Update: 11/23/2009 1:37 pm
Jasmine the Pit Bull (Jasmine the Pit Bull)
Jasmine the Pit Bull (Jasmine the Pit Bull)
TAMPA, FL -- A group of seniors is about to get an unusual brand of therapy. They won't have to go anywhere and the experience won't cost them a dime, but the rewards are priceless.

Today, Jasmine the pit bull will visit residents at the Fountains Assisted Living Facility in Tampa. Pit bulls often get a bad reputation for being aggressive but Jasmine is a Certified Animal Assistance Therapy Pet. She's also a Pit Bull Ambassador for the Hillsborough County Animal Shelter.

Jasmine has passed several tests to ensure she's safe and sure to bring a smile to anyone she visits.

That was certainly the case earlier this month when Jasmine visited the Emeritus at Carrollwood.
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