As October quickly advances toward Halloween, we’re enjoying the gorgeous autumn weather. Today we’re headed for West Pines (if you’re not familiar with WP, you can read more about West Pines in the link). Sam really enjoys visiting with the folks at this facility located just south of the hospital. From the staff to the residents, he is extra calm, patient and sweet to those whose hurts are invisible.
The outdoor grounds make for a nice place to contemplate what burdens some folks carry in their hearts and minds. So today, we raise a paw to those brave patients trying to improve their lot and to the people who help them on their journey.
We’re halfway through the week. It that Friday I hear beckoning us?
Live, love, bark! 🐾
We are sure you and Sam brightened a lot of those people’s days. ♥
Sam certainly left everything he had on the field 🥰
Meow-wow! Sam you are SO-O hansum inn yore outfit! LadyMew an mee *swooned* together!
Yore THE best meedycin fore sure 😉
***purrsss*** BellaDharma
{Blush, blush} Thanks dear kitty!
Yore well come Sam…wee admire you furry much!
Gosh, thank you! You’re too sweet.
To the dynamic duo!
Thanks. Sam’s the real super hero in this scenario; I’m just his Uber ride.
You’re too humble. 🙂
Nah…just know who is the real deal on these visits.
High fives and high paws all around.
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Thank you so much. My dad is in a rehab hospital now, and the therapy dog who they have there makes a world of difference to all of us offspring. She makes us smile. So it’s not only the patients who benefit. You are angels.
Your point is well taken; we always make a point of visiting patients, staff and visitors. Patients aren’t the only ones who benefit from therapy dogs. I hope your dad is doing well at the facility. 😍
Oh, you guys really are the bestest!!! Sam, I knows you are the best medicine they had all week. I wish I could be as calm as you (BOL!!!! sorry, couldn’t keep that one in….), I would so the same amazin’ work you and your Moms do! High Paw! and a WooHoo! from your furiend….who has margaritas…and cookies……
Kisses,
Ruby ♥
People are always surprised (as am I) with Sam’s level of calmness when we visit the hospital. At home he’s more like a pogo stick. People wouldn’t recognize him as the same dog! BOL
You are such a special boy
hugs
Mabel & Hilda
Thanks, Mabel & Hilda.
What a wonderful place, for people and for dogs. Must be so rewarding for you.
It sure is!
Terrific.
I must say that Master Sammy looks especially fluffy and puffy in that photo. Oh wait…bath day always precedes a visit to West Pines, doesn’t it? OK, carry on….
Yup, dreaded water torture always happens the day before our visits. Luckily Sam is most forgiving about that. 😍
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You wrote a heartbreaking text. Sam is a special dog with an amazing talent to see more than we do.
He is quite special and that was proven again today. I love this knucklehead so much for his sweetness and his loving attention to those who need it so much.
I can imagine your feelings following Sam working.
Lots of love and pride. 💖
That is a lovely picture
Thanks. He lives going there to see patients and staff. As a bonus there are geese and bunnies for him to check out. 🦆🐰
P. S. Thanks for swinging by; we 💞 visitors.
You’re a special guy, Sam and so very very handsome💗Pawkisses for a Happy Wednesday🐾😽💞
Thank you, dear Binky.
Sam, your amazing as usual.
Aw shucks, I’m just a regular boy who likes peeps to rub my ears. 😍
And modest, too.
What a lovely spot…for dogs and people!
There are some nice open spaces where patients can check out all the geese and bunnies who live there.
Yes, I’ve been to that Lutheran campus area for some appts. and it’s really very nice!
Sometimes it’s hard to realize you’re in a very vibrant and busy city as you walk around some of the water features and amongst the wildlife.
Yep, being just a short distance from downtown can make a big difference.
Indeed, it can especially with all the hordes of people (and the accompanying traffic) moving here. 😊
Ack!
Thank you both for all you do. Bless you both too.
Have a fabulous day. ♥
Sam does all the work, I’m just the chauffeur. ☺️
Thanks for the kind comment. I feel very fortunate to be able to do this with Sam.
you are a super team… and that is the best background for a hero on 4 paws like your Sam ;O)
You two have hearts of gold.
You’re too kind for saying that. In Sam’s case, it’s definitely true. 😍
What good work Sam does!
He tries hard to improve the lives of patients and staff.
Looking good Sam. My girls have a paw raised for you and all your compatriots who work to enrich the lives of others. Major woof out to all!
That’s Michael! The real heros are the folks who help those patients overcome their challenges and addictions. If we can make them smile even for a few minutes, we feel like we’ve had a good day.