For instance, Ohio State Universityโs Wexner Medical Center has hired a dog as a โJustice Volunteerโ whose only job is to go around greeting patients, doctors, and nurses at the facility.
The hospitalโs MD named Shari Dunaway shared a photo of the dog on Twitter, where it went viral and received loads of positive comments.
โMy hospital hired an employee whose only job is to go around saying hi to other employees while they work,โ Shari Dunaway wrote.
Hereโs what people responded to the dogโs job.
โItโs SO good for mental health of patients & staff. Itโs a wonder more hospitals donโt have them,โ a user commented. โWhatever heโs being paid, it isnโt nearly enough. That is some seriously valuable work!โ another user added. โ12/10 would promote immediately,โ another one commented.
โVolunteer dogs are already widely used in the community and can help people suffering from loneliness, providing them with companionship at the times they need it the most,โ explains Emma Hammett in her article for First Aid for Life.
โA dogโs friendly presence can provide a real lifeline for those feeling cut off from their community, and can really help communities tackle issues of social isolation.โ
Various studies indicate that pets, especially dogs have a positive effect on people with physical or mental health problems.
โThe optimism and happiness a Therapy Dog visit can provide to a patient is one that cannot be measured by a doctorโs instruments or recorded on a patientโs chart.
However, it is clear to those who have had the experience of a Therapy Dog visit that a friendly visitor with a wagging tail can make all the difference in the world,โ Therapy Dog International on shares on their webpage.
A friendly visitor with a wagging tail can make your day better. If you agree with us, please share this post with your friends and family members to brighten up their day!
