I Built an AI That Matches Lonely People with Therapy Pets — Here's What I Learned
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Ever had a bad week and thought, "I just need to hug a dog right now"? You're not alone. Science agrees. And I built something about it. This post is about MyPetTherapist — an AI-powered platform that matches people with certified therapy animals — and all the weird technical decisions I made along the way. The Problem Worth Solving Therapy animals work. Studies show pet therapy reduces cortisol by up to 37%, lowers blood pressure, and reduces anxiety faster than most medication