Little Fashionesta

[Carol607]

It is a very good thing you are doing. I can remember when my DH's dad was in a nursing home about 8 hours away. When we went to visit, we stayed overnight and brought our yorkie, Jessie. She was not a therapy dog but they let her in the home. Everyone perked up when she was there . Even DH's dad who claimed he didn't like dogs, was letting her jump on his bed and over him before the first visit was over. He then changed his opinion to he didn't like dogs except Jessie. So funny.

[yorkymom1]

She's such a doll! What a great poser!!! beautiful dress!!!

[gardengirl77]

Originally Posted by Carol607

DH's dad was in a nursing home about 8 hours away. When we went to visit, we stayed overnight and brought our yorkie, Jessie. She was not a therapy dog but they let her in the home. Everyone perked up when she was there . Even DH's dad who claimed he didn't like dogs, was letting her jump on his bed and over him before the first visit was over. He then changed his opinion to he didn't like dogs except Jessie. So funny.

How did Jessie like his visit to the nursing home? Was he a little nervous? I do a nursing home & asst. living too. I find it different than the hospital. Heidi is ok with it, but last time one of the nurses young daughter was there and as soon as Heidi saw her she came to life. She obviously favors children. (Which is wierd because she's hardly ever around children!)

I love it that your DH's dad changed his mind! Lol I find that a lot in the residents too. They will be like nope, I don't want to hold her... to well, just for a second... ahhh, she loves me and is my best friend.
I don't know how anyone could see the beautiful Yorkies here on YorkieTalk and not fall head over heels for them!

[Yorkiesatwork]

Your reply made me cry... but I'm not upset with you... I just remember my Mom being in the hospital and then in a rehab wing of a nursing home... when one of the hugely too fat cats wandered into her room and jumped up on the side of her bed, she grabbed the cat and buried her face in its fur, quietly sobbing... Her precious Jazzy was at home with me now, but love can be borrowed... They had (hugely fat) dogs as well that slept under the nurses station. They were pets that had belonged to former residents that had died. They try to adopt them out, but some just become permanent. The hugely fat part comes from the waaayyy too easy begging from resident trays. One huge yellow lab had a regular supper route!

[jennzy]

Whata lil fashionista indeed!!!!

question how did u get involved with the hospital??

I wouldnt mind doing some volunteering visit once a week at a children's hospital with coco

[gardengirl77]

Originally Posted by Yorkiesatwork

Your reply made me cry... but I'm not upset with you... I just remember my Mom being in the hospital and then in a rehab wing of a nursing home... when one of the hugely too fat cats wandered into her room and jumped up on the side of her bed, she grabbed the cat and buried her face in its fur, quietly sobbing... Her precious Jazzy was at home with me now, but love can be borrowed... They had (hugely fat) dogs as well that slept under the nurses station. They were pets that had belonged to former residents that had died. They try to adopt them out, but some just become permanent. The hugely fat part comes from the waaayyy too easy begging from resident trays. One huge yellow lab had a regular supper route!

Not sure if you meant me or Carol607, but yes those places can be tough when they don't want to be there. I'm sorry about your mom. I think that's really nice though when they let them have animals like that. I bet those dogs & cats make a haul begging!

[gardengirl77]

Originally Posted by jennzy

Whata lil fashionista indeed!!!!

question how did u get involved with the hospital??

I wouldnt mind doing some volunteering visit once a week at a children's hospital with coco

I joined the therapy dog division of our local dog club. They already have visits set up at regularly scheduled times with different organizations. You just pick what works best with your schedule.
If you don't have a dog club like that, also run a search for Therapy Dogs International, Delta Society or Therapy Dogs Inc.
Not sure of the requirements in all the groups, but our group we have to have Beginning Obedience (10 wks), Novice Obedience (10 wks), and pass your Canine Good Citizen test. I do know in the other groups they have tests also.

I find it very rewarding and haven't had a bit of trouble with anyone being rough with her. You just have to keep a close watch just in case.
Good luck!

[ritzydaisy]

She sure makes ME smile! Her new dress is to bright and cheerful!

[CouversMom]

I LOVE her dress! The colors are beautiful She's gorgeous!

[jennzy]

Originally Posted by gardengirl77

I joined the therapy dog division of our local dog club. They already have visits set up at regularly scheduled times with different organizations. You just pick what works best with your schedule.
If you don't have a dog club like that, also run a search for Therapy Dogs International, Delta Society or Therapy Dogs Inc.
Not sure of the requirements in all the groups, but our group we have to have Beginning Obedience (10 wks), Novice Obedience (10 wks), and pass your Canine Good Citizen test. I do know in the other groups they have tests also.

I find it very rewarding and haven't had a bit of trouble with anyone being rough with her. You just have to keep a close watch just in case.
Good luck!

Thank you!
Once I am settled back in canada, I will definately look them up!! thanks!

[111lily222]

Aww.. soo cute!! Love her dress