Reuniting pets with patients

[Catherine]

No doubt Toby was aware of how sick your husband was. He had a little grieving to do after each visit.  I think it was probably still good for him to visit. Maybe he felt sad because he couldn't fix things and because you had to leave your husband behind.

Some dogs are born to be therapy dogs. They spend time training them and not all pass the course. Those that do seem to know what they are doing. It is a special calling like nursing.

Having your own pet visit is different. It is a personal comfort for both.

Misty was exceptional in so many ways. She would have been glad to help people in the Hospice, but mainly because she was such a caring dog.

I wonder what therapy dogs do to cope with their job stress?