Helper Dogs

I knew my pups were too cute for a reason!  Today, we took Gizmo & Wicket to one of the nursing homes where my mom works.  She and I took them around to meet a bunch of the residents.  So many happy eyes and smiles greeted us once they realized that there really were dogs in our arms.  I heard many loving stories about the cats & basset hounds & german shepherds of years past.  As many of you know, our dogs are champion lap snugglers and several patients who are wheelchair or bed bound were able to hold them in their laps for a cuddle.  So sweet!  Through it all our pups were happy to meet each new person and patiently let the residents pet them for as long as they wanted.  With many promises to return soon, we left after about an hour.  My mom pulled me aside and told me that one of the men who had held Gizmo was severely depressed and had smiled for the first time since she had met him.  For those of you with well-behaved people-loving pups, I encourage you to contact your local nursing home and see if they allow puppy visitors.  It is great to know you've made someone smile.  P.S.-All that cuddling really wiped out the pups.  They are currently napping...again.