A Dog’s Love Is An Amazing Gift, Especially for Seniors
I had a related blog post scheduled to go live today (“Pets for Seniors”), but when this video came into my Facebook news feed, I knew instantly that I had to preface it.
Many of us have been touched by our pets so deeply that it’s often indescribable. I’ve had 13 years with my “puppy” Ollie, and as he hobbles along on arthritic legs and suffers from bouts of what I call “doggy dementia,” I make sure I cherish each and every day left with him. The joy he’s brought me and my family — all those who know him, actually — is uncanny, which is why I’m always so fascinated, yet unsurprisingly, with stories of animals graced with therapeutic gifts.
Please enjoy today’s “Pets for Seniors post, along with a nicely written examination of how Pet Therapy Benefits Seniors, but not before meeting Baxter…
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October 15th, 2009 at 2:13 am
What a wonderful dog. He looks like a stuffed animal. Amazing that he can convey peace, acceptance and love without saying a word. He’s a gift.
Thanks.
October 15th, 2009 at 10:51 am
I have tears streaming down my face…this video is so touching.
Thank you for sharing it.
Patricia Grace
Aging with Grace
October 15th, 2009 at 11:22 am
My mom suffered a brain aneurysm a few years ago, and it was terrible. My family and I are so very lucky to have her with and doing well! I really feel like our golden retriever has been the best healing for her. She talks him on walks all the time. He has also been a good indicator if something is going wrong. He was able to let us know she was going to have a seizure before it even happened! My family and I love our dog very much!