Happy Thanksgiving!

Thanksgiving is a time to share in turkey, pumpkin pie and thankfulness with friends and family.

It is a time to remember and appreciate all the blessings that surround us each and every day.

Sometimes it takes a holiday to make you sit back and take note of all the beauty that surrounds you.

For me, I am so thankful for my family who provide a loving and nurturing home.

I am thankful for my friends who come to play and wag their tails with me.

I am thankful for all the people I meet during my pet therapy rounds, especially the ones who give backrubs and treats.

I am thankful the sun when it shines and for the rain when it provides water for the plants to grow.

And I am thankful for you for reading my blog and being a part of my virtual pet therapy.

All the best to you and your loved ones this Thanksgiving!

Gobble! Woof! Gobble! Woof!

Obama's Dog

Rumor has it the president elect is going to get a dog.

What a great first policy decision to make. Every home, especially the one that is leading the country needs a furry friend.

I think I should call over to the White House to cast my vote for my breed recommendation.

Are you wondering what breed I’ll recommend?

Havanese, of course!

The Obamas should know that the Havanese is known for being friendly, affectionate, sociable, curious and quick to learn.

Perhaps I should offer my services to tutor the new first dog to make sure it has proper social skills.

For instance, it will need to know how to give tender puppy kisses and how to merrily wag its tail.

President Obama might want to bring more dogs into the White House and maybe he’ll want to hire me as an ambassador as everyone seems to fall for my deep-set brown eyes and fluffy convivial fur.

And as you can see, I have friends that come in all different shapes, sizes and colors.

Either way, I do hope that a dog resides at 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue and that our new furry friend enriches the Obamas’ lives and gives our country something to bark about!

The Giggles

You’ve been told that when you are feeling stressed, to try to picture yourself somewhere peaceful and relaxing.

Some people pick the beach.

Others pick a festive place like a birthday party.

And still others pick a different kind of place, me!

When I dressed up as a witch for Halloween, patients and staff members cracked up at the site of me.

Apparently they have seen a witch before, but never a cute furry barking witch who will do anything for a treat.

The next week after Halloween when I returned to the hospital as my regular fluffy self, some of the staff members were still laughing.

One of them explained that she could not get the image of me all dressed up as a witch out of her head.

And as soon as she accessed that image in her head, just the thought of it made her giggle uncontrollably.

So if you need a giggle or if you need a place to go to relieve your stress, think of me and I will take care of you.