Unconditional canine love

Good Samaritan of Society Mountain Lake went to the ‘dogs’ to celebrate ‘Dog Day’

Residents, tenants and staff of the Good Samaritan Society of Mountain Lake – The Lodge and The Village – went to the “dogs” on Monday afternoon, August 11 in celebration of an August “Dog Day.”

‘Going to the dogs’ provides so much more above and beyond just spending a few minutes with a furry friend. Dogs have the ability to help calm and soothe individuals – as well as to  lift the spirits of those who are sad and lonely, as well as to buoy self-esteem. They also provide a medium for physical touch and activity.

Most importantly, they provide unconditional canine love and acceptance.

The following photographs are courtesy of Amber Hughes, Activity Director of the Good Samaritan Society of Mountain Lake.

 

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OLIVER SNUGGLES UP to resident Ruth Jones. Oliver was presented by Eryn Friesen.

 

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ELLE BOWS HER head for a pat from resident Mildred Quiring. With Elle is her handler, Deb Molitor.

 

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RESIDENT CAROL HARDER is eager to pet Skylar Rose, who was at the “Dog Day” with her owner, Diane Englin.

 

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WILLARD RATZLAFF, RESIDENT of The Village, gets up-close-and-personal with Oliver and his handler, Eryn Friesen.
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