Cora's Magic

Being a registered therapy dog with Pet Partners gives Cora and I the opportunity to venture out and participate with Banfield's Future Vet program that is held each summer at the Phoenix Zoo for middle school campers.  Here is a true expression from Cora and Dr Jucan of Banfield, just how much they love their work.  Can't wait to go back for another camp session!

"Now hear this!  Therapy dogs rule"!

Being surrounded by a loving family during treatment for any disease is a vital part of both physical and emotional healing.  Today Cora helped in that process with our new friends from Mexico.  Language is no barrier, as her wagging tail and soulful eyes need no translation.  Being a Caring Canine at Mayo,  Cora is there to help ease fears and comfort both patients and their families.  Being on the other end of the leash, gives me a first hand look at the difference even a brief encounter with a therapy dog can make. Cora shares unconditionally her spirit and heart. Corazon envía su amor a través de las fronteras.  

This dog loves her work as a Caring Canine at Mayo Clinic Hospital in Phoenix, AZ!  How many people do you know that go to work with a smile on their faces, like the one that Cora is wearing here in this picture from today.  Multiply that smile by a hundred and that's how many faces light up in the course of a just a few hours of visiting with patients.  Job description....Therapy Dog...Animal Assisted Activities...... Task....provide comfort care and social interaction.  Job well done Cora!                                               

  Teaching the value of human-animal bonding is an important lesson that I felt needed to be shared with my Grandsons Kyle and Evan who were visiting Us this summer.  So this past week, Cora and I with the help of Poppy visited with our friends at Mayo Clinic Hospital.  Seeing the expressions on their faces as Cora interacted with patients was "priceless".  I can only hope that they always remember that a simple act of kindness, a gentle touch or smile will brighten the day for someone in need of a little sunshine in their life.