| View Larger Image | Paws With A Purpose: People and Animals That Care | DVD-RStarring: medical practitioners, educators. Volunteers
Directed By: Jim Lawrence
Also With: Jim Lawrence (Producer)
| List Price: | $11.50 | | | Available: | Usually ships in 24 hours |
| | Binding: | DVD-R | | Run Time: | 23 minutes | | Studio: | CreateSpace | | Number of Discs: | | | Release Date: | May 15, 2008 | | Sales Rank: | 101,046st |
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Amazon.com
Paws With A Purpose is an informative documentary about the animal therapy program in Asheville, North Carolina. Volunteers and their dogs assist with patient recovery and rehabilitation in oncology, pediatrics, physical therapy and hospice. They also engage in the public schools, providing pets for reading programs and for work with severely disabled children. This product is manufactured on demand using DVD-R recordable media. Amazon.com's standard return policy will apply. |
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