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Date Posted: 15:29:16 06/01/07 Fri
Author: Lisa
Author Host/IP: adsl-074-167-176-107.sip.ard.bellsouth.net / 74.167.176.107
Subject: My new therapy work I want to do!!

So how does this sound? I can bring Tony once he is certified, to the Hospital here in my area to the cancer pediatric ward where there are terminal children and some not terminal but going through treatments and are living temporarily at the facility... I am so thrilled about this as he adores kids and we want to make a difference in the lives of these children whom some are dying. I am still doing my weekly therapy visits at the old fogies home but I would like to work with kids and the program my group offers is where your dog lies down on a bed and the kids read to him. there is no way Tony will lay still on a bed for 30 minutes around autistic children who poke, praud and yank on him, so I thought this would be a nice change of pace for him. ( I can't believe how rough these kids are on dogs, I would NEVER put Tony in that situation but many people do! Apparently this hospital has there own pet therapy clog group with there own set of rules etc. so that is why He will need to be certified on there terms... he is sooooo good that I am not in the least bit worried he won't pass He can handle anything and I mean anything... one time we were at a nursing home for REALLY sick and dying people and this women was screaming and moaning and flapping her arms and kicking, he walked right by here and paid her no attention... except to sniff her crotch where she had just peed on herself. LOL!!! that is my boy, he is so push button and mellow. its like Tony, Turn up the drip boy!!! I always say that to him:):). He is an amazing, SWEET loving guy and loves going to work to see everyone and bring smiles to there faces!!!! I will keep you posted on how he does and if I can get him visiting the kids at the cancer center. I love doing this work and I swear, it makes you feel so good to help others and bring joy to them with your special friend. its not a lot of work at all and its only a twice a month commitment for 45 minutes...But I choose to go weekly. is anyone interested in doing this work? I would love to help you if your interested. I have posted my e mail for those that may need it. I know Mack Gardner would be an incredible therapy dog. regardless of his arthritis, licking or jumping, you control him with a 4ft leash and he learns how not to jump on people I am sure at his age he is passed that jumping stage right and he is trained pretty good to know Off right:):):) , and if you go to an assisted living place, there not frail people like at a hospice center or a nursing home, some people where I go want him in there laps so these people are not little itty bitty breakable people cuz they really live on there own they just have meals prepared for them and watch over them, they have there own mini studios... I know Mack and Lulu would be such good therapy dogs... one at a time though... you would be surprised, they learn how to not jump or be rough on these people, and you are RIGHT there all the time to make sure your dog is behaving the way you want him to be. Plus they have an insurance policy so if anything were to happen, you ARE covered 100%! I would love to see other boxers doing this work with me... its so rewarding and wonderful.. I know I am sounding preachy but its just so cool and wanted to share my enthusiasm with others.

Lisa and Tony:):)

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