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Keaton with a QCH nurse “It takes them out of the hospital world for a moment by providing a touch of home.” That’s how Catharene—a dedicated care facilitator on the Acute Medicine floor at Queensway Carleton Hospital—describes the impact of visits provided by Ottawa Therapy Dogs (OTD). In her role, Catharene has seen firsthand how these furry companions, and their committed vol...
“Sometimes our work can be heavy and hard, but Finn brings so much joy to the kids, their families and the staff.” That’s how Olivia Lourenco—Recreational Therapist at Roger Neilson Children’s Hospice—describes the impact of a furry companion who’s become a source of comfort and smiles at the facility. Finn, one of Ottawa Therapy Dogs’ furry volunteers, visits the hospice every ...
Written by Jenna Hobin Lola with her handler/owner, Danielle. At the Children’s Hospital of Eastern Ontario (CHEO), healing often takes unexpected forms. As Sonja Smydo, an Occupational Therapist in the Pediatric Inpatient Psychiatry ward, shares, one of the most beneficial supports has four paws and a wagging tail. Lola, a therapy dog with Ottawa Therapy Dogs, visits the unit a...
