I have two stories to add to this thread:
1) After my Mom fell and broke her hip , had surgery, and was sent to a rehab center, I would sneak her dog, Sonny into her room and let them have visits. We got "caught", by a nurse, and she quickly shut the door, and played with Sonny too. The doctor was amazed by my Mom's quick rehab, and he was told about being able to see her baby, and the doctor officially OKed Sonny's visits.....he was her medicine!!
2) After this, I researched how I can legally take my Yokies into rehab and nursing homes in the area, and found Therapy Dog, International. I found out what the test intailed, worked with my Davie and Lexie for about 3 months and went and had them tested at the nearby Hospise. They both passed, I had the vet check them and he filled out paperwork, and sent in the papers. Both of my babies are offical therapy dogs and we visit a local nursing home and schools as much as we can. |