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 A few lines from Linda Raber, Activites Director of Passages at Willow Brook Christian Village .
      How much puppy love can our residents handle? Well, there’s Slippers,Puppy Love the dachshund, who has been entertaining us for several years. Then there’s Sam, the golden retriever, a certified therapy dog who’s been visiting weekly, eager to share his warmth and love with our residents. Now there’s Holly, the new pup on the block. Holly is a 13 week-old, maltese puppy who regularly comes to work with me. Her adorable little face, playfulness and enjoyment of naps on laps have won the affection of both residents and staff. 
      Dogs are used to help people all over the world. Guarding flocks, search and rescue, leading the blind and assisting the physically challenged Puppy Loveare just a few of the ways our canine friends have been helping us throughout the years. Though the bond between dog and man dates back to early history, it wasn’t until more recent years that a correlation was acknowledged between this bond and the emotional health of humans. 
      Every time a furry friend comes to visit, our residents’ faces light up. They can’t wait to pet them and love on them. The dogs seem to feel the same way. So, how much puppy love can our residents handle? Just ask them. My guess is, they’ll say the more the merrier!



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Last Updated on Thursday, February 09, 2012 2:27 am