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There’s Nothing Like a Dog’s Love
Posted on July 20, 2022 by Jan Lindsay in Pet therapy, VolunteersJan's dogs helped her cope with her husband's death. Now as a volunteer pet visiting team, she and her black Labrador Retriever bring comfort to hospice patients and their caregivers. ...
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Chloe the Therapy Dog, a Remembrance
Posted on February 16, 2022 by Robin Ellington in Complementary therapy, Kaplan Family Hospice House, Pet therapy, VolunteersIt’s a magical moment when a dog finds a way to a hospice patient’s heart. The team of Lisa Corbett and Chloe did so much for so many patients for so long, eliciting smiles from many and even words from those who haven’t spoken in a long time due to their illnesses. ...
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What My Dog Taught Me About End of Life
Posted on December 26, 2017 by Andrea Gwosdow in Complementary therapy, Pet therapyMaxie was a therapy dog for more than 14 years and made over 300 visits, including trips to homes of Care Dimensions hospice patients. Watching how people responded to Maxie was a rewarding experience that I will always treasure. ...
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Pet Therapy Dog Tessie Brings Comfort to Hospice Patients
Posted on March 20, 2017 by Tessie Pet Therapy Dog in Complementary therapy, Pet therapyWednesdays are the best day of the week! My human says in a cheerful voice, "Do you want to go to the Kaplan House and put smiles on people’s faces?" Off we go to visit patients at the Kaplan Family Hospice House in Danvers, sometimes sporting a decorative outfit in addition to my harness and leash. ...
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