K9 Therapy
Last Update: October 17, 2010

Took the day off from IM today and went visiting with one of my TDI dogs.

We visited a room of seniors that don't get out much.  In fact if they do get out all He** breaks loose.  We had a German Shepherd, a  Corgi, a toy poodle and 2 Labs one Yellow (mine) and one Black.  Everyone loved them.

Our second visit was to the brain unit in this care facility.  Mostly seniors with the Big A.  One woman chattered at us the whole time in German.  My understanding was that she has lost her English and reverted to her mother tongue.  She grabbed Calli and just loved her up for about 20 minutes.  I almost had to ask for assistance when it was time to go.

It makes you realize how precious life is when you watch this happen to others.  I'm happy that I can make a difference in their lives and yet I feel quite blessed to be where I am and following this path.

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Fallulah Premium
While I was training as acupuncturist I also worked as an auxiliary nurse for the NHS. Although I worked with different types of patient I often worked on elderley care wards and this was how I met Molly. Molly was a yellow lab who came to visit the patients every other Wednesday. I can't tell you how many times tears filled my eyes as Molly effortessly reached those precious souls time after time with little more than a wag and a loving look. You're both blessed and a blessing, bringing unconditional doggy love into the lives of these valuable but often forgotten souls Labman :)
jatdebeaune Premium
So nice of you to bring the dogs for a visit. Animals are a healing presence and great for the seniors. Nothing like contrast to make you appreciative of where you are. We are blessed.
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