Zoe and I were visiting the residents at Sunapee Cove one day and having a nice time.  I noticed a man in his mid 50’s enter the room with his walker and sit in the far corner.  He was looking over at the dogs and the resident’s who were visiting.  I felt like he wanted to engage with the group and the dogs but was hesitant.  Zoe and I walked over and sat beside him, asking if he would like to visit with my pup.   He immediately said “Yes” and then we had a lovely chat about his prior dogs.  It was lovely to see his face light up and hear his stories.  I know that Zoe comforted him, however for myself I left Sunapee Cove that day feeling the real therapy was a gift to myself, seeing someone’s day be a little brighter with the wag of a tail!

Kim Putnam