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9. People in nursing homes really respond to dogs!

Sun Feb 2, 2025, 05:51 PM

Feb 2

And Dunc would be a fantastic therapy dog.

How nice of you to bring him and brighten everyone’s day!

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Stopped nursing home today with Dunc the golden. [View all] Duncanpup Feb 2 OP

Oh Sheltie Duncanpup Feb 2 #3

Sounds like a wonderful woman, Dunc! SheltieLover Feb 2 #6

Sweet! sheshe2 Feb 2 #2

Dogs bring out the best in people. Aussie105 Feb 2 #4

Dogs truly are magical! SheltieLover Feb 2 #7

Remember the good times, not the bad. Aussie105 Feb 2 #8

Thoughts - soldierant Feb 2 #16

Hugs to your pup. Duncanpup Feb 2 #10

People in nursing homes really respond to dogs! Diamond_Dog Feb 2 #9

He's into it for belly rubs Diamond dog. Duncanpup Feb 2 #11

Awww he's such a good boy. Diamond_Dog Feb 2 #12

Dunc the Golden Retriever - healer in chief. LoisB Feb 2 #13

I bet hed be good at passing out chow Figarosmom Feb 2 #14

Nice job! And good boy Dunk! Evolve Dammit Feb 2 #15

K UTUSN Feb 2 #17

Thank you for posting this Duncanpup. Very beautiful story debm55 Feb 2 #18