Many children wanted to go
to the surgery room
with Bailey.
They were scared of surgery.
However,
thanks to Bailey,
they were able to face their operations
with courage.
After the surgery,
they and their families
could feel relaxed
by touching Bailey.
Morita wanted them
to have a big smile,
even after an operation.
The scientific effects of facility dogs
are not yet clear,
but dogs are thought
to help relax patients.
According to a study in Japan,
when a dog and its owner
looked at each other,
oxytocin was released
in the human's body.
It is a hormone
that helps reduce pain and anxiety.
