Cole and I went on a site visit to Ronald McDonald house today. It was just an initial visit to see if there was anything we needed to work on (smells, temptations, noises etc) before we start our resident visits with them. The have two families who travel quite far for their little one's cancer appointments on a weekly basis who are particularly interested in visiting with therapy dog Cole. The kids are both under the age of 5 and have so little to look forward to when they come to Fargo because of their medical condition. The house staff and administration is excited about Cole too. They have never had therapy dog visits in the past. He will be their first!
It was so cute, the administrator that was supposed to show us around was very upset and harried because of a family that wanted to stay at the house and her inability to find them a room in the timeframe they needed. She was franticly calling other places to house them while we were standing in the conference room waiting for her. She got off the phone with apologetic words and a very troubled face. After shaking my hand in greeting she leaned down to say a brief hi to Cole. He put his paw on her arm and just sat there being petted while she explained to me how sorry she was about her busyness. Within moments she was seated in her pant-suit on the floor with Cole leaning into her just offering comfort and gently wagging his tail. He definitely made a friend in her. Oh my lil rescued puppy has come so far this year! He's settling down into such a great therapy dog. Three years old must be the charm with labs or setters!
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