Hospital, humane society team up to ‘Paws for the Heart’

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (KATV/KAIT) - Dogs bring a great deal of love and joy to our lives and, according to some experts, they’re good for our hearts.

To celebrate International Dog Day next week, and to drive home the benefits of owning a pup, the Humane Society of Pulaski County and Arkansas Heart Hospital will host a “Paws for the Heart” adoption event.

According to our content partner, KATV-TV in Little Rock, event will focus on heart health and the health benefits of dog ownership.

It will be held at the humane society, 14600 Colonel Genn Rd., on Saturday, Aug. 26, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.

In addition to bringing home a new family member, those adopt a dog will also receive a free “Keep the Beat” heart screening, valued at $99, at the hospital. According to KATV, the screening “offers a clear picture of an individual’s heart health, allowing them to take proactive steps toward a healthier heart.”

Experts from the hospital will also be on hand to explain the positive impact dogs have on our hearts.

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