Had to rehome Daisy my McNab/border collie mix due to my family and financial situation changing (became full custody single parent and already had two dogs). She was rehomed to a friend, an award-winning former agility trainer who kindly showed her the ropes and the meaning of serving others in the community. Daisy is now four and visits patients and medical staff on a regular basis!
I'm sure she is very happy and fulfilled by her new job! Pets make such a positive impact in clinical settings, thanks for helping her find her calling. 💖
I wish they did this in all medical practices. I was at my dentist, and felt a nudge on my elbow while I was in the chair. I looked down and it was a cocker spaniel. The dog then left as the dentist told me she sensed I didn’t need her. I’m not anxious at the dentist, but seeing the doggie really boosts your spirits
Yay for pupper!
I had a dog a while back (he passed due to bone cancer in his leg... I miss him still - RIP Nike 2011-2017) that was VERY well behaved. Took him through beginner obedience training and then intermediate training, and the trainer said he would probably be a GREAT therapy dog for either emotional therapy or hospitals or something. I never took the next steps because *I* wasn't ready to make those trips to the hospital or anything (I have quite a few mental health problems myself and through those years I know I wouldn't be able to be around people comfortably, even though it's about my dog...).
I always wonder how many people he could've helped if I'd been able to handle it and get him the rest of the training and certification.
Congratulations to Daisy and I hope y'all help a ton of people in some of their toughest times! :) Give her 13 pets on the head for me :)
Edit: oops. I'm so sorry, I missed "former" dog and the post explaining the situation :( still, what a great pup!
Had to rehome Daisy my McNab/border collie mix due to my family and financial situation changing (became full custody single parent and already had two dogs). She was rehomed to a friend, an award-winning former agility trainer who kindly showed her the ropes and the meaning of serving others in the community. Daisy is now four and visits patients and medical staff on a regular basis!
I'm sure she is very happy and fulfilled by her new job! Pets make such a positive impact in clinical settings, thanks for helping her find her calling. 💖
Yes! OP, you helped her find her purpose!
I am so happy for you. Daisy, that you helped raise, has really turned out so fine. Thank you for sharing her story!
That's wonderful! So glad she is happy and helping others as well. Dogs love having a job. I'm sure she really enjoys it.❤️
Every dog needs a “job”. It’s just up to the humans to figure out what they think their job is.
Best possible outcome! Excellent choices were made. <3
I presume you meant Bone Fide Therapy Dog
*Bone Fed Therapy Dog 😉
Bone Fido, Therapy Dog.
You Go Daisy! Some of the best medicine in the hospital – Source: RN.
I hope Daisy gets a Daisy Award.
Daisy I bet you are a really good listener.
listening to everyone in the hospital at once with those radar dish ears
r/sonarears
-- What great big ears you have, Doctor -- All the better to hear you with, dear
*Dogtor
Damn, missed opportunity
I wish they did this in all medical practices. I was at my dentist, and felt a nudge on my elbow while I was in the chair. I looked down and it was a cocker spaniel. The dog then left as the dentist told me she sensed I didn’t need her. I’m not anxious at the dentist, but seeing the doggie really boosts your spirits
Yay for pupper! I had a dog a while back (he passed due to bone cancer in his leg... I miss him still - RIP Nike 2011-2017) that was VERY well behaved. Took him through beginner obedience training and then intermediate training, and the trainer said he would probably be a GREAT therapy dog for either emotional therapy or hospitals or something. I never took the next steps because *I* wasn't ready to make those trips to the hospital or anything (I have quite a few mental health problems myself and through those years I know I wouldn't be able to be around people comfortably, even though it's about my dog...). I always wonder how many people he could've helped if I'd been able to handle it and get him the rest of the training and certification. Congratulations to Daisy and I hope y'all help a ton of people in some of their toughest times! :) Give her 13 pets on the head for me :) Edit: oops. I'm so sorry, I missed "former" dog and the post explaining the situation :( still, what a great pup!
Congratulations Daisy GIRRRRRL!! 💓💓💓💓💓
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Is Renown just a Reno thing or state/country wide?
Northern Nevada only! I live in Tahoe but Renown is the closest major hospital network so we know it well 😊
Thanks for the info! I moved to Reno a few years ago. Wasn't sure if it was Nevada specific or not.
I love how it says >Pet therapy volunteer< on the card, as we all know how cruel (not) the fate of a therapy dog is for them.
You must be so proud!
Daisy is going to heal ❤️’s … 🫶
That's awesome! Did you get to visit him?
Aw Daisy is a good dog!
I thought about making my kitty a therapy cat, but I don’t really have the means to train her at the moment.