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Related: Editorials & Other Articles, Issue Forums, Alliance Forums, Region ForumsThis Paralyzed Pit Bull Brings A Message Of Perseverance To Patients
Therapy dogs are a wonderful part of the healing process for many patients, but Elsa, the paralyzed pit bull, is more than just furry comfort for the patients she visits -- she is a lesson in perseverance.
Elsa became paralyzed after a stroke, Global News reported. Now she and her owner, Kelly Dann of Vancouver, British Columbia, visit the GF Strong Rehabilitation Center once a week, where patients can spend time with the lovable pup who has been through the grueling process of rehabilitation therapy herself.
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Now, Elsa is a certified pet visitation dog, bringing a message of hope to people recovering from serious injuries, Global News reported. Along with some sloppy dog kisses and a big pit bull smile.
"Initially I just wanted to keep Elsa active and stimulated after her stroke so this was a way for us to do something together," Dann told Global News. "And my hope was to maybe inspire some people that have gone through a similar situation as Elsa to never give up and hang in there."
more:
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2014/04/20/elsa-pit-bull-therapy-dog_n_5169252.html
http://furever.ca/paralysed-little-pit-bull-inspires-others/
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This Paralyzed Pit Bull Brings A Message Of Perseverance To Patients (Original Post)
baldguy
Apr 2014
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Avalux
(35,015 posts)1. What a sweetheart!
And thanks for posting a positive Pit Bull story. Elsa and her owner are doing great things.
MoonRiver
(36,926 posts)2. Wonderful story!
Just adore Elsa! Thank you for sharing!
chknltl
(10,558 posts)3. It is my intention to pass the story in your links along to:
Stewart's Meat Market, http://www.stewartsmeatmarket.com/
not because they have world famous products no, but because my dog Molly tells me that they have the yummiest pig ears she has ever gnawed on and I think Elsa here has earned a whole bag of 'em.
flvegan
(64,414 posts)4. Good post. K&R
OwnedByCats
(805 posts)5. Thank you
xchrom
(108,903 posts)6. du rec.