Friday, June 26, 2015
Therapy Dogs
My mom had to take her Mother-in-law to the hospital for some infusions. While she was there, she saw a small therapy dog named Willow. She's the 3rd on on the first picture. Then she saw these pictures on the wall. Apparently this is the first hospital in Rockford to have a team of therapy dogs "Paws 4 Healing" When you're in the hospital they have a dog come and see you cuz they know that dogs can help people heal. She heard this one lady say that when she was in the hospital that all of a sudden a big Great Dane jumped on the bed to visit her. She said he was very gentle and soothing but just so BIG!!
We just think that this is pretty cool that they offer this to the patients!!
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We pups are pawfect at making peeps feel good. Glad to hear that hospitals now realise the healing powers of us furfriends!
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Princess Leah xxx
Wow, that's so wonderful! Very cool fur sure and I bet the peeps all adore having a furry visitor. I like how the hospital respects and honors the dogs that way.
ReplyDeleteGrr and Woof,
Sarge, Police Commish
grrrrr-i had a long comment, but it didn't post -- even though I did a code+copy --didnt' have my sign in.
ReplyDeleteNot gonna repeat whole thing, but mum says she thinks that therapy dogs are great
toodle pip
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It is a wonderful program and EVERY hospital should have one...
ReplyDeleteWhen I (Frankie Furter) used to go to the Nursing Homes fur visits with the folks.... they would FIGHT fur chances to hold me... THAT is how much it means to them...
This is amazing! All hospitals should have therapy dogs! Hope your mother in law is ok!
ReplyDeleteI don't see any terriers. That's discrimination. I did know a small (4 pound) Yorkie that did this.
ReplyDeleteOreo how wonderful to hear about your local hospital's therapy pet program.
ReplyDeleteOMDs Angel Remington's brother Grayson, a Newfie too, was recently certified as a Therapy Dog. He will start working in nursing homes and hospitals in the fall. His mom says he is a very very mellow Newfie...nothing bothers him.
Hugs madi your bfff
That is just fantastic! We are sure it brings a lot of smiles
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Mr Bailey, Hazel & Mabel
We think that's wonderful.....the very best medicine.
ReplyDeleteThis is awesome! Xoxo MaddiethePug
ReplyDeleteWhat a great addition to the hospital!
ReplyDeleteSally Ann
Nothing in the world can heal like a dog's wagging tail, and a few wet doggy kisses!
ReplyDeleteWe think it's an awesome program and we are so happy that it's working!
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Mitch and Molly
Super idea for sure. I think Addi would make a BRILLIANT therapy dog…
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Bertie.
My mom works in a place where they can take dogs on fridays.
ReplyDeleteAll the residents love to pet and talk to the dogs. It's a
brilliant idea.
xo Cinnamon
Pees Hope your g/ma is ok.
We think this is so very wonderful!!! Mama and Daddy saw their first "Airport" therapy dog when they were in the San Francisco Airport.
ReplyDeleteDogs are wonderful "soothers"!!!
Smileys!
Dory, Jakey, Arty & Bilbo
Hello Oreo -
ReplyDeleteDat is soooooooooo cool!
Mom says dat I am her personal theory dog.
Wags,
Ranger
How pawsome!
ReplyDeleteThis is really cool! I hope that if I'm ever in the hospital, there's someone with four legs for me!
ReplyDeleteOMD, that is so cool!!! I am so glads they have this program all over the country. It helps soooo many peeps who need it the most.
ReplyDeleteMa says I couldn't be one, cause for some reason, lots of slobber isn't therapeutic...yeah, butts it make a FABulous hair gel! ☺
Kisses,
Ruby ♥
Crikey ..... a great dane for a therapy dog???? I visit my Nan's nursing home. Everyone loves me except for one lady. She ALWAYS says, as she gives me a wide berth, 'I'm scared of dogs with pointy faces ...... they bite'. Imagine if I were a great dane!!!
ReplyDeleteThat is SO cool! I love how they have their photos hanging on the wall.
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