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| Cora and My 2 year Anniversary is this month as a Delta Pet Partners Therapy Dog Team. It has been the most rewarding 2 years volunteering at Mayo Clinic Hospital. Watching the interactions with Cora between patients, their families and staff at Mayo has encouraged me to pursue my education in the field of Animal Assisted Activities and Animal Assisted Therapy. I'll be studying for the next few months to become an Evaluator and Instructor for Pet Partners. Today's healthcare is beginning to recognize the many benefits that animals can bring during crisis, treatments and prevention of stress. So glad for this opportunity! |
Today at Mayo the spouse of a patient commented "What a God send you have been for Me "! T he past few week s Cora has been a source of light for her in a dark time . Re flecting back on that makes me realize even more the need and benefits that therapy animals bring to everyone that they encounter. Often times the caregivers hold a lot of emotion and turmoil inside of themselves, watching their loved ones fig ht this disease. Cora has been there for them , providing a few mo ments of relief by helping to ease the stress. It's good to hear the laughter and see the smiles that surface when we arrive. Cora senses their need for calm and as you can see in the picture above, gives a reassuring touch . What a Bles sing !
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