Introduction
Title: A Dog with Extraordinary Skills Helping Children & Reassurances about Cats and Covid-19. We have a new logo for the podcast! You’ll see it appearing on all the podcast platforms, apps and on the Raising Your Paws website soon. Let me know what you think of the new art work by writing me at [email protected] or better yet, leave a comment below.
Heartwarming Interactions with Rocket
Next, NutriSource Pet Foods, donated $250.000 thousand dollars to a children’s hospital in Minneapolis in 2019 in order to select, train and place on staff, a dog who would assist children and their families as they go through challenging, and often traumatic medical journeys in the hospital. This Golden retriever is named Rocket and you’re going to hear from his partner and handler, Anna Dressel, a child life specialist at M Health Fairview University of Minnesota Masonic Children’s Hospital, the stories of how he unexplainably senses people’s emotions and then offers his unique canine comfort.
Here again, is the video of Rocket at the hospital in case you haven’t seen it yet.
Reassurance for Pet Owners Regarding Cats and Covid-19
First in the show, have you heard about the zoo wild cats or domestic cats overseas that are reported to have tested positive to Covid – 19? Are you worried that this means your kitty can get sick and even transmit the virus to you? The American Veterinary Medical Association has the latest information and detailed stories about these felines and in this segment, I summarize their findings for your reassurance.
Generous Contributions of NutriSource Pet Foods
NutriSource Pet Foods generously donated $250,000 to a children’s hospital in Minneapolis in 2019. This donation aimed to fund the selection, training, and placement of a therapy dog named Rocket at the hospital. Rocket, a Golden Retriever, works alongside Anna Dressel, a child life specialist, at the M Health Fairview University of Minnesota Masonic Children’s Hospital. Rocket’s incredible ability to sense people’s emotions and provide comfort during challenging medical journeys has been truly remarkable.
If you haven’t already, you can watch Rocket in action at the hospital – it’s truly heartwarming to see.
Get Involved and Share Your Story
NutriSource pet food invites you to share your own heartwarming stories. Whether it’s about the incredible bond you share with your furry companion or a touching experience that illustrates the importance of pets in our lives, your story can inspire and bring joy to others. Take this opportunity to connect with the community and spread positivity!
Explore Further Resources
If you want to delve deeper into the touching stories of Rocket and the impactful work of therapy dogs, you can visit the M Health Fairview University of Minnesota Masonic Children’s Hospital website for more details. Additionally, for more information about Rocket and the heartwarming initiatives of NutriSource Pet Foods, you can explore their website at NutriSourcepetfoods.com. If you’re interested in learning more about the experiences of cats during the COVID-19 pandemic, you can find detailed information on the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) website. Lastly, if you’re a cat owner and curious about what your feline friend knows, ‘What Your Cat Knows’ by Sally Morgan could be an enriching read for you.