I thought you would enjoy my sharing this little “moment” with you. I have been taking Teddy on therapy dog visits to an Alzheimer’s residential facility in Wake Forest for about a year now. On each of our weekly visits, one lady has consistently been repeating the same phrase, “Please God, please God” and rocking repetitiously in her wheelchair without making any verbal response to Teddy’s presence. Yesterday, as I was leading Teddy around to each resident in the day room for patting (they all love his soft fur and floppy ears), we approached this lady and she looked at Teddy and at me and said, quite clearly, “That’s a nice dog, that’s a nice dog.” Then, when I lifted Teddy up beside her, she reached out and petted his head and said again, “nice dog.”
Just a little moment, but a very memorable one, thanks to all of your wonderful training, encouragement, and support!
Best wishes,
W.F. and Teddy
