Rags

Rags and I visited Greystone today. I was met outside by one of the patients who walked with me into the hospital, waited while I was checked in, and then walked with me down to our room. I told him how nice it was to see him and he said he had been waiting for me outside because he knew that today was pet therapy day. That little incident sort of explains what pet therapy is all about. It is the highlight of many people's week especially at Greystone. The patients that I have met there are some of the most gentle, kind-hearted individuals you would ever want to meet. I got to see some patients that I hadn't seen in a while and it was really nice.
Rags' favorite trick today was to lay down and roll on his back so everyone could scratch his belly. Some of the patients walked Rags around the room which is always a huge accomplishment for them. Rags wears a gentle leader which makes walking him a little easier. He is such a funny dog. Rags knows that I am the one with the treats so I become his best friend whenever we go on visits. I will be taking him to visit 2 schools next week as part of the Humane Education program that St. Hubert's runs. It sounds like it will be a lot of fun. I really missed Riley being with me today, but hopefully that day is not too far off. Please keep all of the patients at Greystone in your prayers tonight.