Just as we entered in the hallway of the Clough Center, a nurse came up to us, asking if we would go into the sun porch and spend some time with a resident that was having a problem and felt the dogs would be perfect to re-direct her. The girls and I headed right in … Continue reading Clough Center, New London, NH
Arrive at the High School at 7:45am, student is waiting for us at the door to let us in. Lucy and May do their regular sniffing around the room before we begin to play with the students. Today the room was somewhat busy with more staff and students moving about. It didn't seem to interfere … Continue reading Gateway
We are excited to say that our 3 year old choc. Lab. mixed "May" has passed her "Pet Partners" evaluation and supervised visit with C.A.P. and also received her AKC's "Canine Good Citizen" certification. Lucy, our 6 year old Choc. Lab and I have worked hard to teach May what it takes to be a … Continue reading Clough Center New London, NH
I had put aside this day to be at the Clough Center, the weather wasn't good, there were closings of schools and other businesses. I thought what a better time to be at the Clough Center, maybe friends of the residents that were planning on visitors, wouldn't be able to be there. Our first stop … Continue reading Clough Center, New London, NH
Roccia and we visited this site twice this year now….Al and Roccia visited residents in parts of the facility while Joan (licensed MT) did hand massage on residents selected each visit by Ruthie the Activities Coordinator…both visits went really well…the residents enjoyed seeing our happy older Chocolate Labrador Retriever, Roccia, and they enjoyed the hand … Continue reading Summercrest, Newport, NH
This week is Mid-Term finals which meant, we had double the time to play and work with the students in Gateway. A student, Dan is at the side door every Weds. morning at 7:45 wait for us to appear at the door to let us in. Lucy and May are always eager to get in … Continue reading Kearsarge High School, the Gateway Program
Today we decided we had such a good morning at the Gateway program that we head for the CLough Center to visit with the residents there. We first were greeted by a number of staff folks. They wanted a "dog fix!", they seemed to circle around Lucy, May and me so they wouldn't miss out … Continue reading Clough Center, New London, NH
Walking Lucy today was interesting. A student was holding her leash and walking down the hall doing very well. I told him he could give Lucy a treat and tell her she's a good girl. As he began to hand the treat to Lucy, he drop it and it rolled across the hall floor. Lucy … Continue reading Keasarge High School the Gateway Program
Have not been posting but we (myself, Al and Roccia) have been going monthly to Summercrest for a 90 minute session...Joan does hand and neck massage on the residents while Al visits with Roccia...they usually put us in a private room and we bring background music and neck warmers to relax the residents...it has been … Continue reading Summercrest, Newport NH
Reese and I finally made it back to the center after a long hiatus. I went in the morning which was a great time because the residents were all dressed up for a special Thanksgiving lunch. Her presence cheered them even more. Reese loved visiting and the residents enjoyed her soft kisses. Beth and Reese
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