Residents tell us:

"Thank you for coming. Please come back."

"I didn't have anything to look forward to today, but now you're here."

"Today the therapist told me I'll never walk again. I just need to hug your dog."



Facility staff tells us:

"The only thing Ms. P. responds to is the dogs that come in."

"When PAWS is here everyone is more 'smiley' and interactive; even folks just passing by or waiting in the hallway."

"PAWS visits have brought cheerfulness, comfort and responses to the residents. They converse about the pets' visits even when they're not visiting."




Volunteers tell us:


"I know that Jordan likes visiting. Whenever we're getting ready and I tell her we're going to READ she cocks her head to the side and starts doing a happy dance. Then when we get to the site she races to the front door."
--Megan Rys Hamilton and Jordan, Flat Coated Retriever
 
"As her fluffy tail wags and her smile expands - I know my Maddy Kay is happy while the boys & girls of Lancashire Elementary read fun and interesting stories to her."
--Annette Krupnicka and Maddy, Sharpei
  
"I think Maya enjoys her visits at Cokesbury because when we arrive she promptly leads me to the entrance. She's very relaxed during the visits and sometimes stretches out on the floor and takes a rest. She loves all the affection and treats she receives from her friends and always takes a long nap when we get home."
--Regina Silverman and Maya, Spanish Water Dog
 
"I think Henry does enjoy the visits. Always when we enter the lobby, he starts this funny, cute howl, kind of letting everybody know that he is here and wishes to be petted. On the other hand, after approximately 1.5 hours he starts pulling towards the door, he is ready to go home."
--Renate Maglione and Henry, Golden Retriever

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