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Therapy Dogs Show Love To Hospital Patients, Staff: Photos

The furry duo dressed in festive boas and heart headbands visited UCLA Medical Center in Santa Monica to spread the love.

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SANTA MONICA, CA – Therapy dogs Oliver and Foxy Lady made their rounds at UCLA Medical Center in Santa Monica to spread the love to hospital patients and staff on Valentine's Day.

Dressed in their holiday best, including festive boas and heart headbands, the pups brought handmade cards made by hospital volunteers to show their love.

Patients Cristian and Eliza were especially happy to see them, Simi Singer, UCLA Medical Center Marketing and Media Relations Analyst, said.

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Photos courtesy of Simi Singer

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