My dog on an adult’s lap would look much like that. Content, knowing she is doing a good job and that she will see many people each time she goes to work. Some will be new patients, and all will become her good friends, and some will be return patients or staff, and she will delight in seeing them again. Therapy dogs calm stressed and scared patients, entertain bored patients, and often some extra comfort to those who really miss their own pets at home. We generally go with the same dwarf Golden Retriever for every visit. Sometimes we go to see the same patients, sometimes we alternate rooms. If I go in a room with my beagle and the person mentions their golden at home, I flag down the other handler and she brings her golden, or vice versa. If patients are very stressed, we take extra time and sit and talk with them. Both our dogs are excellent with hospice patients. Having a working therapy dog is very rewarding, and having one who really loves her work is absolutely amazing.
Thank you to Mark Parisi for today’s comic. It says so much about the work of therapy dogs and how the dogs know they have done a great job for many people.
BigBoy 10 months ago
Thanks for stopping by, I enjoyed that when I was in the hospital. (My visitor was actually a Great Dane )
jasonsnakelover 10 months ago
One time I did 21 laps.
blunebottle 10 months ago
He’s a good doggie!
sarahbowl1 Premium Member 10 months ago
Awe! I love this! Makes my day!
The Reader Premium Member 10 months ago
Is that counting the times at the water bowl?
silberdistel 10 months ago
Strange, it doesn’t look quite like Moonkey’s dog. Love this strip today ❤️
OddGobb 10 months ago
My dog Kitty always meets me when I get home from work. Her smile and excitement makes my day!!
Gina Carson 10 months ago
I could easily do 40-50 laps a night. Only 20 would be a slow night.
goboboyd 10 months ago
Their visits seem to be way too short.
anomalous4 10 months ago
All dogs/cats are therapy dogs/cats. They’re just not officially recognized as such.
Joan Tinnin Premium Member 10 months ago
Sweetest, kindest comic today
The Brooklyn Accent 10 months ago
https://www.gocomics.Com/peanuts/1952/07/07
American Beagle Premium Member 10 months ago
That’s so sweet!
Baucuva 10 months ago
Everybody wins!
thejanith Premium Member 10 months ago
Love it! I absolutely love this one. Thanks for the sweet moment.
Moonkey Premium Member 9 months ago
My dog on an adult’s lap would look much like that. Content, knowing she is doing a good job and that she will see many people each time she goes to work. Some will be new patients, and all will become her good friends, and some will be return patients or staff, and she will delight in seeing them again. Therapy dogs calm stressed and scared patients, entertain bored patients, and often some extra comfort to those who really miss their own pets at home. We generally go with the same dwarf Golden Retriever for every visit. Sometimes we go to see the same patients, sometimes we alternate rooms. If I go in a room with my beagle and the person mentions their golden at home, I flag down the other handler and she brings her golden, or vice versa. If patients are very stressed, we take extra time and sit and talk with them. Both our dogs are excellent with hospice patients. Having a working therapy dog is very rewarding, and having one who really loves her work is absolutely amazing.
Thank you to Mark Parisi for today’s comic. It says so much about the work of therapy dogs and how the dogs know they have done a great job for many people.
Shikamoo Premium Member 9 months ago
Good doggy.
MissyTiger 9 months ago
❤️ My eyes are leaking.