My special Australian Cattle Dog partner “Dusk”

(aka) U-CD Bryn Mawr’s Warning Light CD TD and I went to visit my Mom at St. Luke’s ICU on Thanksgiving Day.  She was so happy to see us; especially mister Dusk Pumpkin.
The moment we entered the hospital, Dusk put on his “therapy dog attire.”  Anyone who knows Dusk personally knows he is a highly energetic, go-get-em, typical cattledog with energy and exuberance that never ends.  At home, he is full of himself but somehow, he knows when he is asked to “play” therapy dog he must be calm and professional.  So we rode the elevator with 5 other people; some nurses and one person carrying a plate of food.  They all were very impressed with his beautiful Australian Cattle Dog composure and demeanor.  Oh, and they loved his beautiful roan colored coat.  J

We entered ICU and found Mom waiting for us.  As a matter of fact her nurse Jen was answering Mom’s question of “when will my daughter be here” and the nurse answered “right now,” as we walked through the door.  It was a perfect entrance.  Dusk wagged and wriggled a little because he knew, finally, why he was there. 

We visited for over an hour and it was wonderful to see that Mom was feeling much better and talking quite cognitively.  She asked when she could come home and I told her that her nurse would have the answer to that.  Personally I think it will be awhile, but she is improving and that is our thanksgiving gift.  Our little family is very thankful for this.

So while the world is gobbling up Thanksgiving meals and watching football, my dear little partner brought a beautiful gift to the ICU and his grammy Marie.   Truly, a great Thanksgiving gift.

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