Thursday, February 2, 2012

Oh Happy Day...

Happy Happy Joy Joy. Today, Daisy had her job interview. She became a part of our family 3 years ago with the mission of also being a therapy dog. Our breeder especially chose Daisy from the litter for this task. There is a senior's residence in our neighbourhood. This residence is a facility that also helps people with Alzheimers. Daisy and I met with a coordinator from the residence at the park up the street, and Daisy and the resident dog "Doug" had a chance to meet. Not surprisingly, they got along famously - gotta love Goldens! After a good round of running around ( mostly on Daisy's part ), the four of us went up to the residence. I was curious to see how Daisy would be around the residents and in the facility. I am so pleased to announce that she was very sweet with the other resident dog, and she was really lovely with the older residents. She could sense that an older person required gentleness on her part. The wonderful news is that we passed the "test" and will soon be going for visits! A highlight for me was when one of the residents came down the stairs and saw Daisy. Her entire face lit up, and she immediately came over to pat Daisy. I know the joy that being around dogs gives me, and what a gift to be able to share that joy with someone else! I was delighted that another lady came over and sat down quietly next to me, waiting for her turn to pat Daisy. Now the next step is a volunteer application to be filled out, with a medical check (for me), and we will be on our way to visiting regularly, after a good run in the park, so that Daisy isn't full of beans...
Oh Happy Day.

5 comments:

  1. Fabulous! wonderful! how lovely for you and Daisy.

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  2. Oh Sue I am so thrilled for you! I know this has been a dream for you and Daisy! Way to go!!! YEAH!

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  3. Congrats to you and Daisy, I know this has been your goal for a long time. Both of you will be great at bringing smiles to those at the centre.

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  4. Awwwwww! Such wonderful news Sue! Your story gave me goosebumps! What a special gift to bring smiles to others. Congratulations!

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  5. This is such a wonderful story my friend ... you have the perfect personality for this type of activity and so does Daisy ... you are both going to bring a lot of joy to this world!

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