by Wendy | Dec 8, 2011 | Heartwarming Tails
The autism camp at the ELC this Summer was exceptional. Lacey was able to work with 3 young boys, ages 10, 11 & 12. One boy wouldn't touch her treats or her, on the first visit, but by the end of the camp he was feeding her treats, hugging her and...
by Wendy | Dec 8, 2011 | Heartwarming Tails
I was working with a patient that has newly diagnosed Parkinson's as well as anxiety. She told me that she felt particularly agitated the morning we met. Her tremor was uncomfortable to her that day, emotionally. She was petting Sam and hiding her right hand...
by Wendy | Dec 8, 2011 | Heartwarming Tails
Annabelle and I participated in the Autism Exercise Study this summer and worked with two children. It was remarkable to see the students' progress over the course of working with the trainer and with Annabelle. Annabelle took her job seriously,...
by Wendy | Dec 8, 2011 | Heartwarming Tails
I always make a point to see "Ned", a sweet, gentle soul who adores Stella. She bounds over as soon as she sees him, and he gives her rubdowns, massages, solicits kisses on his face (the more the better), and tells her that he loves her. On one visit, he...
by Wendy | Dec 8, 2011 | Heartwarming Tails
I have to say that I truly enjoy the smiles and kind words of appreciation for what my pet and I are doing. – Darlene Rogers (Compassionate Care Hospice)
