Big TDI Therapy Brag
 We've been visiting a local nursing home/retirement center weekly for just over a year and our award certificate and pin just arrived in the mail. This really means a lot to me because I never imagined myself working with people in this way. Nelson is a natural at it. The first few times we walked into the facility people didn't know how to react. Now even those whose memories are failing always recognize Nelson as he walks into the room. Residents and staff love him and visitors are amazed at what we're doing and are grateful that therapy teams are welcome to come into the facility. Nothing turns heads like an Old English Sheepdog! On one visit we walked by a room where we didn't typically visit, a husband and wife who kept mostly to themselves. That day the door was open and the room was full of people, many of them children. The gentleman motioned to us to come in and the kids all swarmed around Nelson and hugged him. It took a few minutes to realized that his wife had passed away just hours before. We offered our condolences and the man grabbed Nelson and hugged him as he cried. It was a sad moment but it made me feel very good about what we do. We're well on our way to the next TDI level requiring 150 total visits. For anyone thinking about becoming a therapy team with your dog don't hesitate to give it a try.  Congratulations to my big boy Nelson!!!  |
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| You and Nelson have every right to brag. Wonderful story about the gentleman that had lost his wife and the comfort Nelson gave him. |
oh...Nita!!! I am so happy for both of you!! I have no doubt that Nelson is a perfect ambassador for the therapy program and for our Sheepie Nation~~~~ Congrats!!! Heart sends her love to Nelson!!!   |
| Congratulations Nelson! I am amazed by how much joy and comfort sheepdogs can bring in random people's lives. |
| Congratulations Nita and Nelson! Sheepies really do make people smile! Great job! |
| Way to go Nelson! You set a great example for our breed! |
| Nelson is such an awesome dog I can see why he is so popular. It really is rewarding to share the joy our dogs give us with others too. |
| That is a lovely story and Nelson is a sweetheart for providing a shoulder to cry on when needed. |
| How wonderful for Nelson!! Congrats! He will do great things! |
What a wonderful blessing to brighten someone's day. Nelson is very handsome. Such an inspiring story, congratulations on your much deserved achievement.  |
Yay! Nelson!!  And big congrats to you Nita for getting him there and collecting the visit records (you are better than me....I never remember my paperwork  ...so no awards for my dogs ) |
Congratulations!!!!  |
What a wonderful milestone for you & Nelson! But not surprising at all after knowing the both of you  Keep up the good work. Every dog has his niche! |
| Congratulations Nelson; This is great! |
| Congratulations Nita and Nelson!!! |
 You two make a wonderful team. Nelson is such a good boy. I always enjoyed seeing him (and you too, Nita  ) at SheepieFest. He is a wonderful representative and ambassador for our breed.Laurie and Oscar |
| Precious, wtg Nelson Jnr and momma |
| Yay! The only thing that could've made that picture better was if Nelson was wearing the same hat as the guy. |
ButtersStotch wrote: Yay! The only thing that could've made that picture better was if Nelson was wearing the same hat as the guy. Yeah, and I know just the person who could Photoshop that in. |
awww nelson is such a huggable guy!! Congrats to you both!! He is so handsome  |
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