Pets in USA hospitals
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Ross
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Is it true? I don't know. I could see it happening though, so I think it might be.
Sho'nuff hope thet fella brought along an extry large "Dawgy bag" fo' them thar droppin's. 
At least it weren't no elephant.
Bubba
At least it weren't no elephant.
Bubba
Nancy
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There are therapy dogs that visit at a couple of our hospitals here, some nursing homes too. I scheduled a visit with one for Joe when he had a very long hospital stay and he missed his little dog. It was a help.
But a horse!!! Not here.
But a horse!!! Not here.
G
geebee
When I was in the hospital recently and back on the floor, I was told my SO could bring my cats in to see me. Only one at a time and in a carrier but they were permitted. I was in a private room so I am sure that would make a difference.
The nursing staff said seeing pets helps recovery time. I am sure critical care units are different.
The nursing staff said seeing pets helps recovery time. I am sure critical care units are different.
I have seen a story about a miniature horse who visits in hospitals; He is the size of a Labrador dog. The little cutie is trained to defecate outdoors and wears special rubber soled booties so that he doesn't slip and also the floors are protected.
I guess I should have asked my hubby to bring in my goat to visit me post op.
In downtown Montreal....that would have been a blast!
I guess I should have asked my hubby to bring in my goat to visit me post op.
In downtown Montreal....that would have been a blast!
Shucks gal,
down hyar they'd hafta shoo out th' chickens an' ducks t'git a goat in, not t'menshun th' cows.
Bubba
down hyar they'd hafta shoo out th' chickens an' ducks t'git a goat in, not t'menshun th' cows.
Bubba
Same goes around here.....goats and dawgs in the kitchen!
AgilityDog
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My previous pair of Labs, Lady and Jessie, were certified therapy dogs and worked at Baylor Institute for Rehabilitiation back in the 90s, with brain injury patients. One of my friends brought her BIR therapy golden to "Big Baylor" BUMC, when another friend had quad. bypass, even though it didn't have a visitation program at that time. When I was in for my tests before surgery and after I got out of ICU I had visits from Baylor Plano's visitation dogs. I promptly told their handlers they were too fat (well, they WERE). But I missed my own dogs so much I couldn't abandon my lunch fast enough to get on the floor for snuggles--even though they were GOLDENs. They would have let Tank in to see me had I not gone home for the labor day holiday pre-surgery, but not Jet since she was a pup with no manners.
They would have let Tank in to see me had I not gone home for the labor day holiday pre-surgery, but not Jet since she was a pup with no manners.
It weren't too nice fo' yo' t'point out t'them Dawg han'lers thet they was too fat. Chunky o' pleasin'ly plump but not FAT!
It might haf been alright t'talk about their dawgs bein' a li'l heavy but not wifout covahin' th' dawg's ears fust. Goldens is mighty sensitive.
Bubba
It might haf been alright t'talk about their dawgs bein' a li'l heavy but not wifout covahin' th' dawg's ears fust. Goldens is mighty sensitive.
Bubba
I used bring my certified therapy English Setters (3 out of 6) to senior, special care homes and hospitals.
It was so nice to see that twinkle in the patients eye when you walked into the room with the dogs. In most cases it was the high lite of their day.
It was so nice to see that twinkle in the patients eye when you walked into the room with the dogs. In most cases it was the high lite of their day.
I don't see what the problem was.....the guy was just horsing around
The Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital let me have my dog over the night before my valve surgery. They encourage it, and made it very easy. It was kind of fun, and it sure was good to see her, although she shed some on the hospital bed. She did get a bath before she came. I believe they might also allow cats.
Best wishes,
Best wishes,
AgilityDog
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Oh Bubba, Tactless is indeed my middle name. I just can't help myself when seeing a dog 25% over its ideal body weight, especially retrievers, who suffer from so many joint ills.
And hey, some of my best friends are goldens,...and flatcoats...and weimaraners, and.....toss a tennis ball and they forgive me.
Frankly, pets in hospitals is the best idea they've come up with to combat the hospital blues. Better than drugs any day, IMHO.
Wishing you all lots of furry critter kisses...
And hey, some of my best friends are goldens,...and flatcoats...and weimaraners, and.....toss a tennis ball and they forgive me.
Frankly, pets in hospitals is the best idea they've come up with to combat the hospital blues. Better than drugs any day, IMHO.
Wishing you all lots of furry critter kisses...
AgilityDog said:
AgilityDog said:
Oh, yo' was talkin' about th' Dawgs bein' heavy, ah thought yo' meant th' HANDLERS!
Nevah mind!
Bubba
