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Cardiologist Finds Healing in Sheep Herding Hobby

5/11/2025

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Dr. David Slotwiner, the chief of cardiology at NewYork-Presbyterian Queens, finds solace herding sheep in Hackettstown, N.J., every Sunday. This unique hobby, sparked by his Border collie Cosmo's aggressive behavior during the pandemic, has become a transformative journey, enhancing his leadership skills while bonding with his dogs, Cosmo and Luna.

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Dr. David Slotwiner, the chief of cardiology at NewYork-Presbyterian Queens, finds solace herding sheep in Hackettstown, N.J., every Sunday. This unique hobby, sparked by his Border collie Cosmo's aggressive behavior during the pandemic, has become a transformative journey, enhancing his leadership skills while bonding with his dogs, Cosmo and Luna.