Dogs are known to be man’s best friend. So when 25-year-old Zachary Noble was dying of Hodgkin's Lymphoma in the intensive care unit, it's no wonder he wished for his furry best friend, Chase. When his family brought Chase to the hospital, he immediately began to show physical signs of recovery.

“After that happy, tear filled visit with his companion dog, Zachary was out of the ICU in just two days,” his family wrote on the GoFundMe page for their new project, Paws for Healing.

Though Zachary died shortly after, his legacy will live in through Paws for Healing, a project started by his aunt, Donna Jenkins. The organization aims to coordinate visits between patients and their pets, with Juravinski Hospital in Hamilton, Ontario being the first to participate — so far it's been well-received. “It’s very calming,” Grace Campbell, a liver cancer patient, told CTV News.

In order for patients to see their beloved animals, Paws for Healing first ensures the pets are cleaned, then they're brought to their owners in covered, wheeled carts that are meant to prevent contact with any other patients. Pet owners can then see their pets for one hour each week.

So far there have been 25 pup visits, and even patients in intensive care have benefited from this program. Paws for Healing hopes the program will continue to grow, and be beneficial for both the humans and their pets alike.