Third times a charm

putnamgardens · Post by **putnamgardens** » Apr 30, 2005 9:49 pm

I just HAD to boast that Abby & I passed the Animal assisted therapy dog test for Therapy dogs International. It was our third try but we finally passed. Now we will visit at hospitals, nursing homes and Police stations. They want therapy dogs to assist when children are being taken from the home to lessen the trauma. I'd post Abby's photo but I'm having some problems with my puter so I logged on in my tenents apartment where I do not have any photos saved. Later, Love, Lisa

patsue53 · Post by **patsue53** » Apr 30, 2005 10:11 pm

Way to go Abby!!! What a wonderful thing you're doing, Lisa. You should be proud of yourself and your pup!

LucyGoose · Post by **LucyGoose** » Apr 30, 2005 11:12 pm

Yippppeeeee Lisa!!!

Tundra_Queen · Post by **Tundra_Queen** » Apr 30, 2005 11:36 pm

Lisa, I'm so happy for both of you! that is a wonderful thing for u to do.

Debbie

Annie · Post by **Annie** » May 01, 2005 12:43 am

That is great! What a good thing your doing.

jmboyer · Post by **jmboyer** » May 01, 2005 8:18 am

Good for you and Abby, Lisa! Congratulations on this wonderful accomplishment. You are embarking upon a giving and loving service that will help many. I'm looking forward to seeing photos of Abby and send best wishes to you both.

kHT · Post by **kHT** » May 01, 2005 9:38 am

Congratulations, you are doing a great service for your community!

PeggyC · Post by **PeggyC** » May 01, 2005 8:02 pm

Congrats to you and Abby!

What a wonderful, wonderful thing you are doing! Hugs to you both!

Patrushka · Post by **Patrushka** » May 02, 2005 1:23 am

Congrats Lisa and Abby!!! I know you will bring lots of happiness to lots of people.

newtohosta-no more · Post by **newtohosta-no more** » May 02, 2005 7:27 pm

Congrats from me also to you both! What a treat it will be for those that you visit. It will certainly bring smiles to their faces and brighten their day.

Old earth dog · Post by **Old earth dog** » May 02, 2005 9:03 pm

Big congrats Lisa! It takes the right dog and the right trainer and a lot of work to get a therapy dog certification.

putnamgardens · Post by **putnamgardens** » May 05, 2005 11:12 pm

Thanks for all the congrats! Work is a four letter word. It's a labor of love for sure. I know they want the team to ace the test and FINALLY, we did. I laughed when I heard the "distraction" golden retriever took the test 4 times before passing. I mailed my application after the vet finished the health certificate. She had to get a "worm" test as that hadn't been part of a yearly check-up. We visited at the hospital on Monday night. She met a security guard who said he owned a husky. She loved up a lady in the elevator. The things we do to get petted ah? Later, Love, Lisa

janey · Post by **janey** » May 06, 2005 8:17 am

Congratulations Abby

and Lisa

!

What a wonderful thing you two are doing for those people who need love and attention at such hard times in their lives. Needy kids just tear into my heart and when I hear about people like you and dogs like Abby and the work you do for them, it makes the future seem a bit brighter for all of us.

Hope Abby has some special treat coming her way today!

And P.S.----she's beauteous!!!!

Lionitus · Post by **Lionitus** » May 06, 2005 12:46 pm

Congratulations Abby and Lisa. Abby sure is a pretty dog, I love her coloring. I'm sure she will bring a lot of joy and comfort to people who need it so very much.

Bless you both for your generosity of spirit.

Lionitus

putnamgardens · Post by **putnamgardens** » May 06, 2005 10:54 pm

I had to include a picture and I'm wishing now I would have mailed this one. They engrave her image on the I.D. tag. Later, Love, Lisa

putnamgardens · Post by **putnamgardens** » May 14, 2005 9:35 pm

She reminds me of a dog in prison here. Honestly she has the run of the whole yard. My favorite is when she ran into the court yard so she could bark at the mailman. Later, Love, Lisa