It turned out well

@sallypup (57809)
Centralia, Washington
April 10, 2017 12:28pm CST
Sally and I have worked together for hours. She's attended a couple of obedience classes. She's a good girl though a bit got to go! cause after all she is an Australian Cattle Dog and that means get the job done NOW. I took her to Roommate this morning. Sally walked by my left side like she has been taught. The doors of the nursing home wheezed open. We walked as a team down the hall. A lady heading to breakfast wanted to meet Sally so they had a little meet and greet. Once we found the correct room, I let Sally loose. She really had a good time greeting her buddy. She obviously missed Roommate. Roomie wanted her on her bed so I told her: Tell Sally UP! and pat the bed. She did and up zipped Sally. We never got entirely through to a Good Citizens certificate for Sally but she knows her manners. She politely greeted several people before we headed for home. Roomie gave her bits of peanut butter toast. All the hours of learning- me more than her- were worth it. We'll probably go back before Roomie gets out of the nursing home cause having Sally in to say hello did her morale a lot of good.
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@rebelann (111124)
• El Paso, Texas
10 Apr 17
I wish I knew more people who weren't afraid of dogs, here most of the elderly I am aware of which isn't a whole lot are happiest if no dogs are present, I'd be miserable if I didn't have dogs around. Cats are ok too, but they're so dadgum independent.
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@sallypup (57809)
• Centralia, Washington
10 Apr 17
@rebelann Sally and I left residents alone if they did not approach us. Quite a few wanted to talk so then we talked.
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@bunnybon7 (50973)
• Holiday, Florida
10 Apr 17
glad to hear you are helping her and Sally is helping. dogs are the best friends ever
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@bunnybon7 (50973)
• Holiday, Florida
10 Apr 17
@sallypup i truly believe God made them special
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@sallypup (57809)
• Centralia, Washington
10 Apr 17
@bunnybon7 Yes on dogs being best friends ever. Years ago a dog saved my life. I've never been able to fulfill the debt I owe dogs.
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@sallypup (57809)
• Centralia, Washington
10 Apr 17
@bunnybon7 I agree. The herding breeds like Sally are so intelligent. She never leaves me with a dull moment.
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@Shellyann36 (11385)
• United States
12 Apr 17
That is great news! Sounds as if Sally is a true gem! Animals make great buddies!
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@sallypup (57809)
• Centralia, Washington
12 Apr 17
@Shellyann36 You are right about animals being good buddies. How many fur persons do you share life with?
@OreoBrownie (3755)
• Commerce, Georgia
11 Apr 17
I think dog visits are wonderful. Our dog, Macey, would be good at that.
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@sallypup (57809)
• Centralia, Washington
11 Apr 17
@OreoBrownie Maybe you could call a nursing home that is near you and see if they'd like your Macey pup to visit.
• Otis Orchards, Washington
10 Apr 17
Sounds like Sally has learned well. Hopefully roommate will get better, too.
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@sallypup (57809)
• Centralia, Washington
10 Apr 17
@RichardMeister Sally has been a rocket dog but now middle age is finally mellowing her a bit. I'm worried about roommate. She seems to be getting a bit stronger.
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@sallypup (57809)
• Centralia, Washington
10 Apr 17
@RichardMeister Yes and there may be a lead for an apartment for her. Spokane area possibly. I sure hope so cause we can only help house her for so long.
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• Otis Orchards, Washington
10 Apr 17
@sallypup Hopefully roommate will continue to get stronger.
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@CRK109 (14558)
• United States
13 Apr 17
What a great dog! And I'm sure the visit did your Roommate a world of good!
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@Tampa_girl7 (48908)
• United States
12 Apr 17
That's nice to hear
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@Jessicalynnt (50525)
• Centralia, Missouri
13 Apr 17
sounds like she might make a good therapy dog! Or at least if you found someone who did that, another good story idea! lol
@JudyEv (325584)
• Rockingham, Australia
11 Apr 17
That's so good to hear. I'm sure Roomie who have enjoyed the visit so much.
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