Over the years we've loved, owned and cared for many pets all are special but just when you're not looking an extra special soul comes into your life and stays ... forever!
ALFIE
John and I looked after Alfie for six weeks earlier this year he lives with his Mum and Dad in New York. He's smart, fun, happy, playful, loving and your very best friend from the start and now at the tender age of 96, oops sorry Alfie 12 along with his Mum Terry just graduated, with flying colours, as a Therapy Dog here's a report of his very first job.
"Our newest PAT team from Pet Partners, ALFIE and Terry just did their first visit and they did a really nice job. They visited our pediatric psych unit and there 6 children who were very enthusiastic about meeting ALFIE! ALFIE took it all in stride, lying down on his back and letting the children pet him and brush his hair. He stood up and also gave them his paw and was very open to whomever approached him. Terry also took all this in stride with ease and warmth and kindness. You certified the team for “complex” and this was a complex situation. I agree with your assessment of both ALFIE’s and Terry’s ability to handle themselves well in this new and challenging environment.
We will settle down and eventually build up a routine for ALFIE and the children during the visit. For now, I feel a sense of gratitude to Pet Partners and Terry for sharing her sweet and lovable ALFIE with some of our youngest patients. They were a breath of fresh and loving air for 6 children this evening. Job well done!
Never let it be said that "You can't teach an old dog new tricks" love and hugs Alfie xxx
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Therapy_dog
ALFIE
John and I looked after Alfie for six weeks earlier this year he lives with his Mum and Dad in New York. He's smart, fun, happy, playful, loving and your very best friend from the start and now at the tender age of 96, oops sorry Alfie 12 along with his Mum Terry just graduated, with flying colours, as a Therapy Dog here's a report of his very first job.
"Our newest PAT team from Pet Partners, ALFIE and Terry just did their first visit and they did a really nice job. They visited our pediatric psych unit and there 6 children who were very enthusiastic about meeting ALFIE! ALFIE took it all in stride, lying down on his back and letting the children pet him and brush his hair. He stood up and also gave them his paw and was very open to whomever approached him. Terry also took all this in stride with ease and warmth and kindness. You certified the team for “complex” and this was a complex situation. I agree with your assessment of both ALFIE’s and Terry’s ability to handle themselves well in this new and challenging environment.
We will settle down and eventually build up a routine for ALFIE and the children during the visit. For now, I feel a sense of gratitude to Pet Partners and Terry for sharing her sweet and lovable ALFIE with some of our youngest patients. They were a breath of fresh and loving air for 6 children this evening. Job well done!
Never let it be said that "You can't teach an old dog new tricks" love and hugs Alfie xxx
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Therapy_dog
