If you’ve ever owned a pet like a dog or a cat, then you know the joy that they can bring you as a pet owner. However, as our friends and family members age they might not be able to care for a pet as they once did. But that does not stop a pet lover from smiling when they see a puppy or love patting a pooch on their head. The use of pets in a care facility like a nursing home can add smiles, joy, to the days of the residents. That’s where special dogs like Snickers who is a Therapy Dog can be helpful to make the residents day a little brighter.
Therapy Dogs are used to visit schools daycares, group homes and rehabilitation homes like Mahoning Valley Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. These dogs have stable friendly temperaments and easy-going personalities. Patients are encouraged to talk, pet and interact with dogs which helps reduce stress and encourage healing.
Snickers is one of our therapy dogs that started coming to visit when he was a “Puppy”. He came to visit last week while we had the residents on the porch enjoying popsicles. And of course, he had to have some too. Snickers also can do a lot of tricks with the help of his Mommy. Visit again soon Snickers.
