Positive Outlooks

It was a good day today visiting our friends at Mayo. Cora was excited to be with familiar faces and even happier to show off what a Therapy dog can bring into a small corner of a medical center. Two bell ringings today, symbolizing the last day of treatment and the beginning of new horizons. Cora quickly grabbed the tissue box for one courageous woman who rang that bell proudly. Our gentlemen friend thanked us for being there during the times his wife sat waiting. Hugs, goodbyes and very positive outlooks on their faces. Cora waved goodbye with her paw but quickly turned her attention to the next group of people arriving. She knows so well that adding some comfort and laughter to the group is her job. Therapy dogs help to bring a smile, laughter or just a comforting touch, all adding to a person's ability to form positive outlooks on life.

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Origin of Therapy Dogs

Cora the Therapy Dog I have been wondering for a while now just "who" the person was that initiated the concept of therapy dogs. Found this article to be quite informative from "Wikipedia" and wanted to share with all of our readers. "During World War II, under combat operations against Japanese forces on the island of New Guinea, Corporal William Wynne came into possession of a young adult Yorkshire Terrier abandoned on the battlefield. He named the female dog Smoky . Smoky accompanied Wynne on numerous combat missions, provided comfort and entertainment for troops, and even assisted the Signal Corps in running a telegraph cable through an underground pipe, completing in minutes what might have been a dangerous, three-day construction job which would have exposed men and equipment to enemy bombers. Smoky's service as a therapy dog began when Corporal Wynne was hospitalized for a jungle disease. As Wynne recovered, Wynne's Army pals br

Soothing Moment

Cora missed out on visiting friends today at Mayo because of an upset tummy. But tonight she is relaxing with two of her favorite things, her "fleece buppie bed" and Poppy's guitar music. Ahhh, life is good.

Happy Valentine's Day

http://smilebox.com/playBlog/4d7a41774d7a6b344d6a593d0d0a&blogview=true The link above is a short slideshow with one of my favorite songs, my favorite dog and my heart's work as a Therapy Dog handler. Happy Valentine's Day to Everyone, may the heart of an animal touch you today!

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