Nancy Young wrote:
> Jean B. wrote:
>> Nancy Young wrote:
>
>>> OH! Sure! Bring her on up, the patients will love it! Well, she
>>> was the celebrity of the day at that place, many of the patients just
>>> wanted to pet her and tell me about their cats. It was very sweet
>>> but sad at the same time. I wish they could have some pets
>>> available to the patients.
>
>> Yes, that's the thing. Cats, dogs, etc. can be really
>> beneficial--but then what about the allergies etc.?
>
> That's why I said available, like a pet recreation room or whatever
> they're called, where people who want to see cats and dogs
> can go visit. You'd never get me out of there if I was stuck in a
> nursing home. These people were just sitting there dully until
> they saw my cat. You can't buy that kind of medicine.
>
> nancy

Yes, I think there would have to be a special room like that. (I
have long told my daughter that if I ever end up in an NH, it had
better be one that allows animals!!!!)

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Jean B.