Blog Post: My Superhero Therapy Dog + Pics!

 Life has been a whirlwind since Friday afternoon and the emotional roller coaster with all it's ups and downs has been made more tolerable by my little girl, Maggie. We have spent every day at the hospital and through it all she has been incredible.

I have been so grateful to have a therapy dog these last few days and she makes an amazing difference for my mom every time she is there.  Maggie has worked more hours and consecutive days than ever in her career and has been a trooper!

Today was her fourth day in a row and she stood silently while a 5 year old pulled at her leash, placed his toys on her for a "ride" and she maintained her eye contact with a woman we met in the hallway who saw her and said "I could use some therapy".

She has interacted with countless people always greeting those who want to see her, pet her and get a small measure of comfort from her.

At home she is the brat of my pack, the one who is always getting the other two dogs riled up and crazy.  Yet somehow she knows when she is "working" and the change in her demeanor is amazing!  She stands quietly letting those who need her, cling to her and playfully nudges those who seem to need a laugh.

I am selfishly grateful to have a certified therapy dog to be able to bring her with for my mom, but I am amazed by her ability to change the day of everyone she has met the last few days!