Patricia Stevens, a nurse, on the day of her children’s birth was in the hospital, and she was really out of sorts and uncomfortable, because at that moment she didn’t want to see her family and friends, but she just wanted to see her dog. He tried hard to convince the doctor to let him see his dog. When one day her husband came to visit her, the woman felt immense happiness to see her dog running towards her and wagging its tail, calling that moment "better than any medicine".

Recently many hospitals, have expressed that the visit of animals can motivate patients, help them calm down and console them. Some studies also claim that petting animals can reduce anxiety, lower blood pressure and promote fast healing. Sometimes, patients are happier to see their animals than to see people.

The nurse came to the conclusion that animal visits can make a difference. Research came to the conclusion that the examination of animals has a positive impact on patients. Animal visits, especially in children’s hospitals, help children feel better.

Some people, however, believe that animals can transmit disease to patients and that this is not a good idea, even if so far no cases have occurred in hospitals. Lea Ann Mature believes that doctors think it’s not a good idea, but most of them believe that the program is a success: animal visits to patients can be done, always respecting the rules and guidelines.