One of our original members, Jane, passed away this week due to complications following surgery for Chron's disease. The funeral home allowed the therapy dogs to come to the visitation, and we had approximately 25-30 dogs come tonight. I'm not sure I ever thought a funeral home would allow such a things, but it went very well, and all the dogs were respectful. After the dogs paid their respects, many family and friends came outside to pet the dogs and comment how nice it was to have them there. The news also came and once again, Sadie, Spot and Cincy could be seen in many of the shots.
At first, I wasn't sure what to think about the news coming to the funeral home. The irony of it, is that Jane was always trying to find new ways to get exposure for our therpay dog gorup and get us on the news. I'm sure she is tickled pink that the dogs were there for her, and that she finally got us on the news. iN fact, our dogs mugs have been all over the Toledo news this week!
Friday night, we had our annual Therapy Dog picnic, complete with a vintage MASH jeep. Two local stations came out to video the festivities, and Sadie, Spot and Cincy's faces were seen often inthe brief segments that aired. I was also interviewed on both stations regarding the work that we do.
Jane and Jake performing Jake's famous "Ring the bell" trick
Jane and Jake at the 2005 Toledo Area Humane Society Walk
Jake will be continuing on as a therapy dog. Our VP had been watching Jake whie Jane has been hospitalized. Knowing her recovery was going to be long, and having lost his dog last year, he recently tested Jake so that he could handle him and keep Jake's routine as normal as possible, by contining to do visits. Jake will remain with our VP and his family for the rest of his life (He is 11)
Rest in Peace Jane, you will be missed.
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R.I.P. Jane. 
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