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Animal House: Hey, Jude: Wolfson’s four-legged staffer celebrates 3rd birthday

Animal House: Hey, Jude: Wolfson’s four-legged staffer celebrates 3rd birthday

By Julie Kerns Garmendia Jude, the most serenely calm dog one could meet, is Wolfson Children’s Hospital’s first facility service dog. He just celebrated his third birthday and first year on staff. The cream-colored golden retriever/Labrador mix enjoyed his “paw-ty” with pediatric patients, their families, and staff, all invited to “sit and stay” for the […]

Animal House: Pet Program Comforts Hospice Patients

Animal House: Pet Program Comforts Hospice Patients

The smile of joy on the face of a hospice patient who sees his or her beloved pet coming through the door for a visit, lifts the spirits of anyone privileged to witness the sight. Community Hospice & Palliative Care, Pet Peace of Mind Program volunteers make these visits possible for patients who can no […]