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    Hollywood

    Karen, thanks for choosing Hollywood for your pet of the day. To say that I am proud of what he and Ann do with the therapy dog visits would be a huge understatement. He lives to put on his TDI bandana and goes crazy whenever it is done. All he wants is hugs, pets and kisses from people and especially loves it when the kids climb all over him. These visits are as important to him as what a meaty bone would be to many other dogs. I occasionally go on therapy visits with the two of them to see first hand if the stories Ann tells me are true and if anything she under exaggerates. Many patients we have visited are in deep depression and usually within about 10 minutes they are laughing, smiling and hugging on the dogs. One thing I have noticed after several years is he always seems to gravitate to the patient needing the most help. Every time we walk out of the room full of patients the nurses comment that the one patient that he went directly to is the one patient that is the worst off. What really amazes me is how many times hospital staff members run to the hospital entryway upon Hollywood's arrival. One day I asked a surgeon why she came to meet Hollywood every time he came and her response was, "many people think that our patients are the only ones that need therapy visits. Well maybe we need them as well due to what we see and deal with every day." That was a huge I eye opener for me and now we make it a point to stop and visit staff members as well.

    Thanks for letting us bring attention to Hollywood and the therapy dog program.
    Rick and Ann

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    Hello Hollywood,

    It's so nice to meet you handsome fella. I think it's wonderful that you are so giving of your time
    to hospital patients & others in need of a friendly face. I'd love to be there when they see your beautiful
    face. I also enjoyed seeing your pictures. Love the costumes. Congratulations on being chosen
    for special honors as the DOG OF THE DAY. Hugs & kisses sweet boy.
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    Thanks lizbud. I also forgot to mention, Hollywood has his own Facebook page if anyone would like to see more of his therapy dog work and get more information on these dogs.

    https://www.facebook.com/HollywoodTheTherapyDog

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    Hollywood is absolutely gorgeous! And HUGE! Congrats on DOTD, big guy!
    I take my dog to a local nursing home, and they love her! It's so rewarding!
    Owned by my baby and heart-dog Lolli.

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    Hollywood

    So happy to see Hollywood today! Best DOTD. His whole family is awesome too!

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    Handsome, hunky Hollywood down in Springfield! I'm about ready to get in the car and get on I-55 to give you a whole bunch of big hugs! That's not an option, though; so I hope your people will give you some for me You are a very special guy, giving your time to visit everyone who needs to smile! I will check out your Facebook page, too Happy, happy Dog of the Day to you, amazing Hollywood! Big hugs, snuggles, and lovies to you and Goose!

    Your admiring fan,
    Elyse in LaGrange
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