Cora's Magic

The animal-human bond is a mutually beneficial relationship between species that is essential to the health and well being of both.  Emotional, psychological and physical interactions are maximized by a Therapy Dog visit.  We know for a fact that this interaction reduces stress and anxiety, decreases blood pressure and provides an overall good feeling.  Here Cora spends some quality time visiting with friends.

Arizona is brutal when temps climb to 110 degrees.  But Cora is fashionably dressed in her cooling collar and protective socks on her paws. The picture below is why we make the effort, even in our own discomfort with weather. Therapy dogs bring a "breeze of comfort" to our friends in treatment at Mayo.  Cancer doesn't take a summer vacation.  Being a Caring Canine is a commitment regardless of the weather. 

Focus on what makes you happy in life! Cora's face tells it all, life is good! Keep digging for a cure!

This is Memorial Day weekend, a time to honor those that have given their lives protecting our country.  Cora and I salute all the brave men and women whose spirits live within us all here in the United States.

It doesn't matter big or small, Therapy Dogs give their all!  Here is Cora and her little friend Penelope sharing their healing spirit with everyone at Mayo.  Re search has proven that even a brief encounter with a therapy animal has a profound biological change in the body lasting around 45 minutes.  Good endorphins are re leased blocking stress chemicals.  Wow, you don't even have to go to the pharmacy , just reach out and pet a furry friend !

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 !

Team work with Cora and Elle today at Mayo!