Angela Allen pets and cuddles with Doc during her appointment at OHSU in South Waterfront. (OHSU/Christine Torres Hicks)

Angela Allen prepares for infusion at OHSU on the South Waterfront, while Doc, lays at her feet. (OHSU/Christine Torres Hicks)

Through a partnership with Assistance Dogs Northwest, Doc, a yellow labrador, comforts patients at the OHSU infusion center on the South Waterfront. (OHSU/Christine Torres Hicks)

Casey, left, and Darby comfort patients and families at OHSU Doernbecher Children's Hospital. (OHSU)

Doc’s OHSU badge bears his title: Director of Cuddles. And he seems to intuitively know who needs his attention the most. (OHSU/Christine Torres Hicks)

Through a partnership with Assistance Dogs Northwest, Doc, a yellow labrador, comforts patients at the OHSU infusion center on the South Waterfront. (OHSU/Christine Torres Hicks)

Gracias a una colaboración con Assistance Dogs Northwest, Doc, un labrador amarillo, brinda consuelo a pacientes del centro de infusión de OHSU en South Waterfront. (OHSU/Christine Torres Hicks)

Angela acaricia a Doc en una sala para infusiones de OHSU en South Waterfront. (OHSU/Christine Torres Hicks)