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baronessekatOn a little bit of down time I started calling around to nursing homes in the area by the Doma. The first place I called, took down my information but said that right now they are not doing TDI visits for a few reasons, but as soon as they can they will call me.
I was a little bummed on that because that was a place a lady at our testing mentioned as a place where small dogs had been requested. I also contacted a developmentally disabled group home where they took my contact information as well.
But not disheartened I called another nursing home and the volunteer coordinator was very excited to hear from me. Apparently they right now do not have any Pet Therapy visitors on weekends (which is when I would be available) and even more excited when I said I had a chihuahua that loves to sit in laps and give kisses.
We talked a little more and turns out she and I are both on vacation the same time. So when I return from Pennsic I will give her a call to coordinate my orientation with her as well as get a PPD test (no biggie, used to have to get one when I worked at the hospital).
I'm actually a little excited about it. We went through the training and testing and now we will be able to go visit people soon.
Soon, one more new years goal will be accomplished.
I was a little bummed on that because that was a place a lady at our testing mentioned as a place where small dogs had been requested. I also contacted a developmentally disabled group home where they took my contact information as well.
But not disheartened I called another nursing home and the volunteer coordinator was very excited to hear from me. Apparently they right now do not have any Pet Therapy visitors on weekends (which is when I would be available) and even more excited when I said I had a chihuahua that loves to sit in laps and give kisses.
We talked a little more and turns out she and I are both on vacation the same time. So when I return from Pennsic I will give her a call to coordinate my orientation with her as well as get a PPD test (no biggie, used to have to get one when I worked at the hospital).
I'm actually a little excited about it. We went through the training and testing and now we will be able to go visit people soon.
Soon, one more new years goal will be accomplished.
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Date: 2009-07-14 04:20 pm (UTC)I was allowed to take my Poodle in to visit my father. Dad has always loved dogs. He loved seeing the boy. I just wish the home had a space that we could have thrown the ball for Ubu. Dad would have loved to watch Ubu run.
Thank you. You will do something for someone and bring them the joy that I hope someone will bring to my father.
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Date: 2009-07-14 04:41 pm (UTC)I remember the look on his face when Shadow would come in. Grandpa had a stroke and couldn't talk, but his whole face would light up with the visits. And I recall seeing other folk there too who enjoyed Shadow coming.
That's why I decided that when I got a dog, I would do what I could to see about getting him/her certified. And luckily my little guy has the right temperment for it. I can't wait to begin our visits.
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Date: 2009-07-14 04:39 pm (UTC)Sidney at Elderwood Senior Care - Oakwood facility
200 Bassett Road
Williamsville, NY 14221
716.689.6681