Sully 1st Therapy Dog trip... - YorkieTalk.com Forums

Passionfruition · 08-18-2005, 08:18 AM

TODAY! ...to Lakebridge Care Center (a nursing home).

BACKGROUND: Last week while walking Sully in the park, we met a lady and her golden retriever.

When the lady saw us she said to her golden "oh no, here comes a yappy dog" - but she was pleasantly surprised when Sully wasn't yappy or hyper, at all!

She explained that she runs a golden retriever rescue and also is involved in a Therapy Dog group here in town! She said Sully's temperament would be perfect for cheering up people in the hospital and nursing homes.

We exchanged numbers and so today was our 1st meetup!

Sully did ALL of his tricks, twice! Once for the patients/residents and another time for a group of nurses.

Sully wagged his tail, layed down in hospital beds and licked faces! He sure is worn out now but you bet I'm SO SO SOOOO proud of him! He was SO GOOD and made all those people there so happy!

(He couldn't have been any better!)

Unfortunately, we didn't take any pictures....but we will next time! We are going every Thursday morning now!

LIL MIS' MAGIC · 08-18-2005, 08:23 AM

Wow...Sully did amazing...I am sure that all the people there just feel in love with him..way to go little guy!!! I really want to get my girls in something like that, they are neither yappy or hyper either...

SULLY!!!

simonandhallie · 08-18-2005, 08:30 AM

Awww that is so sweet! Sully the Superdog! How wonderful of you to get involved in that! Love you Love Sully

yorkieagility · 08-18-2005, 08:32 AM

Isn't it great!!! Tiny loves all the attention and I'm sure Sully did too.

Take pictures next time.

Mueyinter · 08-18-2005, 08:33 AM

That's wonderful! Good job to both you & Sully for getting involved in such a great program!

NCyorkie · 08-18-2005, 08:41 AM

good job Sully! I'm sure you made a lot of people forget their problems today and smile!

Kaluiah · 08-18-2005, 08:44 AM

That is great that Sulley got to do something like that!! I know it is good therapy!! Ramsey is therapy to me everyday!!!

Deegan's mom · 08-18-2005, 08:50 AM

Kudos to both you and Sully! I have been interested in doing that too. I think I am going to have to wait a bit though. Deegan is 4.5 months old, and depending on the time of day and the situtation he is still a bit hyper sometimes. I would sure be a nice thing to do. It gets you to spend soem quality time with you dog, and it helps bring a smile to a person's face.
Good job - you should both be very proud of yourselves!

BradsDad · 08-18-2005, 08:50 AM

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Originally Posted by Passionfruition

"oh no, here comes a yappy dog" -

Four times in the city yesterday I had people ask why Brad wasn't barking at their dog. I just told them that he's scared of his own bark.

I'd love to get Brad to go on some trips like this. He's such I lap dog and a sleeper I think he'd do great. Maybe when I get my life in a little more order.

CONGRATS SULLY!!! Keep up the good work!

luzangela428 · 08-18-2005, 08:51 AM

That is sooo great...I wanted Maximus to do something like that...BUT he is one of those HYPER, XTRA TOO MUCH FRIENDLY dogs...lol, he would slobber them to death and run up and down their bodies

rnnw62 · 08-18-2005, 09:18 AM

One of the most generous gestures in the world is to
go out of your way to make other people happy!

Esme's Mommy · 08-18-2005, 12:58 PM

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Originally Posted by luzangela428

That is sooo great...I wanted Maximus to do something like that...BUT he is one of those HYPER, XTRA TOO MUCH FRIENDLY dogs...lol, he would slobber them to death and run up and down their bodies

Esme is EXACTLY like this!!!! She is WAY tooooo happy! LOL!

Passionfruition · 08-18-2005, 12:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Kaluiah

That is great that Sulley got to do something like that!! I know it is good therapy!! Ramsey is therapy to me everyday!!!

Hey girl! If you're ever interested in going with us, let me know! I can PM you my phone #. I'm going next week by myself b/c the other members are going on vacation, so if you and Ramsey would like to come let me know! (I know you're probably working tho'.)

Esme's Mommy · 08-18-2005, 12:59 PM

Val, that is soooo great! You must be sooo proud of Sully! He is an amazing yorkie!

schatzie · 08-18-2005, 01:03 PM

Way to go Sully! I bet he knows exactly how happy and comforted he made everyone feel today!

Passionfruiton, it is so wonderful that you can share Sully with so many others to make happy! Schatzie sends hugs to both of you and a high paw!!

08-18-2005, 08:18 AM	#1
Passionfruition Proud of my Sully! Donating Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: beautiful CHARLESTON, S.C. Posts: 5,454	Sully 1st Therapy Dog trip... TODAY! ...to Lakebridge Care Center (a nursing home). BACKGROUND: Last week while walking Sully in the park, we met a lady and her golden retriever. When the lady saw us she said to her golden "oh no, here comes a yappy dog" - but she was pleasantly surprised when Sully wasn't yappy or hyper, at all! She explained that she runs a golden retriever rescue and also is involved in a Therapy Dog group here in town! She said Sully's temperament would be perfect for cheering up people in the hospital and nursing homes. We exchanged numbers and so today was our 1st meetup! Sully did ALL of his tricks, twice! Once for the patients/residents and another time for a group of nurses. Sully wagged his tail, layed down in hospital beds and licked faces! He sure is worn out now but you bet I'm SO SO SOOOO proud of him! He was SO GOOD and made all those people there so happy! (He couldn't have been any better!) Unfortunately, we didn't take any pictures....but we will next time! We are going every Thursday morning now! __________________ - - - - - - - - - - - - I love my Sully (the Wonderdog!)

08-18-2005, 08:23 AM	#2
LIL MIS' MAGIC Yorkie Lover Donating Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Midlothian, Texas Posts: 4,377 Blog Entries: 3	Wow...Sully did amazing...I am sure that all the people there just feel in love with him..way to go little guy!!! I really want to get my girls in something like that, they are neither yappy or hyper either... SULLY!!! __________________ Kristin, Mom to: Lil Mis Magic, Sailor and Captain

08-18-2005, 08:33 AM	#5
Mueyinter Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Queens, NY Posts: 944	That's wonderful! Good job to both you & Sully for getting involved in such a great program! __________________ Sango , Vash http://www.dogster.com/?180653 Sango's Dogster

08-18-2005, 08:41 AM	#6
NCyorkie Donating Yorkie Yakker Join Date: May 2005 Location: Fayetteville/Sanford, NC Posts: 429	good job Sully! I'm sure you made a lot of people forget their problems today and smile! __________________ Tonia, Romeo & Denero

08-18-2005, 08:50 AM	#8
Deegan's mom YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Windsor, ON Posts: 1,271	Kudos to both you and Sully! I have been interested in doing that too. I think I am going to have to wait a bit though. Deegan is 4.5 months old, and depending on the time of day and the situtation he is still a bit hyper sometimes. I would sure be a nice thing to do. It gets you to spend soem quality time with you dog, and it helps bring a smile to a person's face. Good job - you should both be very proud of yourselves! __________________ Jayde, Deegan & Trooper ~Be the change you wish to see in the world - Adopt a rescue pet~

08-18-2005, 08:30 AM	#3
simonandhallie *I Love My Monkeys!* Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Falling Waters, WV Posts: 11,166	Awww that is so sweet! Sully the Superdog! How wonderful of you to get involved in that! Love you Love Sully

08-18-2005, 08:32 AM	#4
yorkieagility YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: House Of York Posts: 1,079	Isn't it great!!! Tiny loves all the attention and I'm sure Sully did too. Take pictures next time.

08-18-2005, 08:44 AM	#7
Kaluiah Ramsey little Devil in disguise Donating Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Here Posts: 985	That is great that Sulley got to do something like that!! I know it is good therapy!! Ramsey is therapy to me everyday!!!

08-18-2005, 08:51 AM	#10
luzangela428 Maximus "Lily's Love Slave" Join Date: May 2005 Location: san ramon, ca Posts: 2,368	That is sooo great...I wanted Maximus to do something like that...BUT he is one of those HYPER, XTRA TOO MUCH FRIENDLY dogs...lol, he would slobber them to death and run up and down their bodies __________________ http://www.dogster.com/?148186 Maximus' Album: http://www.yorkietalk.com/gallery/sh...=1&ppuser=2303 Maximus Woves Lily

08-18-2005, 09:18 AM	#11
rnnw62 Donating Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Gilbert, Arizona Posts: 1,610	One of the most generous gestures in the world is to go out of your way to make other people happy! __________________ Shelly, Teddy, Toby,Hanne & Indigo

08-18-2005, 12:59 PM	#14
Esme's Mommy Esme's My Princess Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Miami Posts: 754	Val, that is soooo great! You must be sooo proud of Sully! He is an amazing yorkie! __________________ Esme & Mari

08-18-2005, 01:03 PM	#15
schatzie *Moderator Emeritus* Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Tontitown Arkansas Posts: 4,909	Way to go Sully! I bet he knows exactly how happy and comforted he made everyone feel today! Passionfruiton, it is so wonderful that you can share Sully with so many others to make happy! Schatzie sends hugs to both of you and a high paw!! __________________ ~~~~ Schatzie and Ransom ~~~~