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The Dogtor Is In: Pet Therapy Program at Stony Brook Southampton Hospital Is a Huge Success, Thanks to Dogs Like Cooper

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Linda DuZuburia, Director of Nursing at Stony Brook Southampton Hospital, with Cooper. CAILIN RILEY

Linda DuZuburia, Director of Nursing at Stony Brook Southampton Hospital, with Cooper. CAILIN RILEY

"Dog-tor" Cooper, with his owner, Eric Weston, as well as Robin Page, Stony Brook Southampton Hospital's Director of Patient Experience and Volunteer Services. Cooper is part of the hospitals pet therapy program. CAILIN RILEY

"Dog-tor" Cooper, with his owner, Eric Weston, as well as Robin Page, Stony Brook Southampton Hospital's Director of Patient Experience and Volunteer Services. Cooper is part of the hospitals pet therapy program. CAILIN RILEY

"Dog-tor" Cooper, with his owner, Eric Weston, as well as Robin Page, Stony Brook Southampton Hospital's Director of Patient Experience and Volunteer Services. Cooper is part of the hospitals pet therapy program. CAILIN RILEY

"Dog-tor" Cooper Weston, an 8-year-old Golden Doodle, with his owner, Eric Weston. They volunteer at Stony Brook Southampton Hospital as part of the pet therapy program. CAILIN RILEY

Cooper, an 8-year-old Golden Doodle, is part of the pet therapy program at Stony Brook Southampton Hospital. He not only visits patients, but is a bright spot in the day for many of the hospital workers. CAILIN RILEY

Cooper, an 8-year-old Golden Doodle, is part of the pet therapy program at Stony Brook Southampton Hospital. He not only visits patients, but is a bright spot in the day for many of the hospital workers. CAILIN RILEY

authorCailin Riley on Oct 25, 2025
The first thing you notice when you meet Cooper Weston is how he stares so intently into your eyes. It feels like a silent invitation to slow down and take... more

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