On a quiet dog week, I sometimes have to find inspiration for my writing in random places like the saying on a packet of Truvia or a coyote walking near me in the mountains. My husband, trying to be nice, will say, “That’s good. You made something out of nothing.”
ELBEE Is that a compliment?
He’s still trying to figure out why Elbee comments in my posts.
ELBEE Excuse me. I’m the heart and soul of her blog.
The past several days have definitely not been quiet. The Doods have been busy, working their magic in different places and in different ways.
Last week, for instance, Gus and a few of his People Animal Connection colleagues visited a local high school that has had some recent tragic incidents. A counselor thought that the dogs would be a positive distraction.
They were more than a distraction. They changed the overall mood. It was like a party. There was laughter and there were lots of selfies.
Tuesday was a historic day in Dood world. Newly certified Henry had his first solo “gig.”
ELBEE “Historic” may be a little over the top.
In April, I took Gus to the Wasserman campus of the Motion Picture and Television Fund to cheer up some of the staff. The physical therapy department is closing so morale is low. He was such a hit, they requested another visit.
Henry’s only two and very large so I’ve been holding back, but Gus and Stanley needed a day off. Turns out, I was worried for nothing. He was so sweet and gentle with everyone.
ELBEE Not to mention, he put up with all of the accessories.
As part of nurse appreciation week, we went to the award ceremony for Resnick, our regular neuropsych units at UCLA. What made it particularly nice was having the chance to speak to people outside of the work setting. Several came over to share how much the PAC dogs improve everyone’s day.
Friday, after Gus spent the morning at Tarzana Hospital, I stopped at the Starbucks on the way to the parking lot.
ELBEE She can’t help herself.
As we walked in, a very fussy toddler saw Gus and almost immediately calmed down. His grateful mom brought the little boy over to pet him. He giggled when I had Gus wave and play peekaboo.
The mom was so happy, as we waited in line, she insisted on paying for my order. It was such a lovely gesture to end the week.
