Not all heroes wear capes — some of them have hoofs, snouts, feathers and manes. Service animals take the spotlight in the docuseries Collar of Duty Kids, which shows how they make a difference for children with disabilities.

A spinoff of Collar of Duty, it airs Mondays on AMI-tv and streams on AMI+. Executive producer Laura Lillie spoke about the series.

Q: How would you describe the bond between animals and children?

A: It’s symbiotic. When adults give a child a chore like setting a table, it’s quite authoritarian. But when it’s their animal bestie — who is literally opening doors for them or bringing them joy — it’s more of an exchange between equals. The animals then gently reflect the child’s potential for greatness back to them.

Q: What did you learn about lesser-known service an

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