Kelly wrote 04/25/2013 05:05 PM Re: Kasey's new job [Re: Lori Hall ] #376864 - 04/25/2013 05:05 PM
Kelly Moderator Reg: 06-03-2005 Posts: 1495 Loc: Offline	The Drifty Dog is proud In therapy dog work, I've discovered that hospitals have far too many unreasonable regulations to make it worth taking the dog in... Other work you can do would be reading with kids programs at libraries (much busier in the summer months)and schools, also nursing homes and assisted living homes (generally not as strict as hospitals). Drift and Caterina are part of a group of dogs that go to the local college campus during finals week to help students "de-stress." Drift and Caterina are also regular visitors to the local fire stations and the police department. We are working on having Drift being an "on call" therapy dog for children (and adults) involved in accidents, fires, or domestic abuse situations as well... Therapy dog work is very rewarding- to everyone involved Have fun, and we hope to hear regular updates!!
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Lori Hall wrote 04/25/2013 05:28 PM Re: Kasey's new job [Re: Kelly ] #376870 - 04/25/2013 05:28 PM
Lori Hall Webboard User Reg: 06-12-2007 Posts: 1039 Loc: So. California coast Offline	Kelly, those are really great places to go also. When I was going to physical therapy for my shoulder a few years ago, they had me bring him with me. He went around and 'visited' each patient as they are doing their therapy - he wasn't even on a leash or trained in what to do, he just seemed to sense what people needed. When they are being worked on and it hurt a lot, he would go sit by the head of their bed and they would pet him during the work being done. So I knew he was a natural! But to see him with these kids was an even more fulfilling experience! We are lucky to be able to witness these dogs helping other people!
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Connie Sutherland wrote 04/26/2013 06:48 PM Re: Kasey's new job [Re: Lori Hall ] #376912 - 04/26/2013 06:48 PM
Connie Sutherland Moderator Reg: 07-13-2005 Posts: 31571 Loc: North-Central coast of California Offline	Quote: Lori Hall We are lucky to be able to witness these dogs helping other people! We are, aren't we? Dogs are such an amazing gift to us!
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steve strom wrote 04/29/2013 04:12 PM Re: Kasey's new job [Re: Lori Hall ] #377028 - 04/29/2013 04:12 PM
steve strom Webboard User Reg: 03-17-2006 Posts: 4203 Loc: Offline	bump
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