Thank You to the Caring Canines Program at Sloan Kettering Hospital
Caring Canines Program at Sloan Kettering Hospital
Cooper came to visit Lee on Monday night. I called the Caring Canine Volunteer Program at Sloan Kettering 212-639-2000 in the morning because Lee was a bit down. I didn’t mention it to Lee because I wasn’t sure when/if a dog was going to be coming. Lee had been in the hospital since his operation on Thursday and he really wanted to go home, but the doctors needed him to stay to make sure everything was okay. Cooper came in and his owner had him sit in a chair next to Lee’s bed. Lee gave Cooper some treats and enjoyed petting his soft fur. It’s not an understatement to say Cooper’s visit was just what Lee needed! Lee loves dogs and not seeing his own dogs for several days was hard on him. Having some time with Cooper really pepped him up.
The following night, Topsy and her owner came to visit Lee. Topsy is the most beautiful and loving dog. Not only is she gorgeous, but she was also very snuggly and Lee loved how friendly she was.
The dogs wore ID cards and Topsy’s owner even had a business card (so cute).
Thank you to the volunteers of Caring Canines at Sloan Kettering Hospital. These dog owners are so kind to share their dogs with us at Sloan. When you are sitting around in a hospital all day, a few minutes of normalcy and being with furry friends can be really inspiring! I know the volunteers come at the end of their busy day and they are just incredible people for taking the time to bring others happiness.
By the way, Lee asked me to write about the Caring Canines Program at Sloan because he thinks everyone who visits there and loves dogs should call and ask for a doggy visit.
Hugs,
marlene
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