Hello fellow TDS volunteers,

This is the report of our recent visit to to BHID on the 30th July 2011, Saturday.

In attendance

We had a tremendous turnout of volunteers today. We had a total of 18 helping hands and 10 healing paws. My heartfelt thanks to all of you who makes all this possible.

You and your dogs definitely made a difference that day! 

1. Valerie Gan with Sable (Shetland Sheepdog)

2. Shaun Sunil Sandu (helping hand)

3. Fiona Seow & Maria with Reegan & Quinton (Golden Retrievers)

4. Rachelle & daughter Jacqueline with JJ (Golden Retriever)

5. Lok Tin Chan with Bobby (Shih Tzu)

6. Soo Fen (helping hand)

7. Margaret Chung with Piper (Beagle)

8. Jelyn Kho with Fluffy (Shih Tzu)

9. Jennifer & Dairen with Rudolf (Mini Schnauzer)

10. Shirley & Yaohui with Happy (Maltese)

11. Hazel Lim with Buddy (Cocker Spaniel)

First time visits

We welcome those who joined us for the first time as observers. We certainly hope to see more of you in the future!

1. Vanessa Yeo (helping hand)

2. Susan, Serene & Elsie

3. Joanne Fong 

Notes and highlights

It was an active afternoon. We brought lots of 'kits' with us to entertain the residents at BHID, ranging from hula hoops, cones/hoops,  puzzles to butterfly clips.

- JJ was a hit with Gabriel, one of the BHID residents. He took her on around the multipurpose hall, and love feeding her treat. JJ also tried out walking through a hula hoop for the first time. Well done!!

- Several residents were seen grooming Reegan and Quinton - putting mini butterfly clips in their fur. This activity is great for the residents to practice their finger coordination when opening the clips.

- Another group of residents started with Soo Fen doing some puzzles, after which Shirley, Yaohui Jennifer and Dairen joined in to help.

- After awhile, the residents raided my goodie bag and took out one of the Nina Ottoson dog's game and tried to do it themselves. They even took the cone and hoops to play on their own :).

- Our observers were also great with our dogs. Vanessa was handling Sable with ease, while Joanne and Maria sat with one of the residents who used to loved to sit with Silky and has now taken a liking to Reegan. 

  She laughed in delight once Soo Fen cunningly introduced Reegan to her, hoping that she will take to Reegan as she looks very similar to Silky. It was a great idea as she loves it, holding on to Reegan and smiling happily.

  She was then encouraged by Joanne and Maria to put some butterfly clips on Reegan.

- Shaun our new volunteer was a natural with Quinton, encouraging several residents to play with the clips and dressed Quinton up like a christmas tree.

- General mood: There was so many things going on around the room that at the end of the hour, no one was ready to go. I had to go around to gather them as everyone was reluctant to leave. It was a great afternoon, and the residents and volunteers

alike enjoyed their time there.

Once again, my heartfelt thanks to all who came and helped in making the visit a success!  See you at the next visit!

Warm regards,

Fiona Seow

with Reegan & Quinton

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Visit on 22 July 2011 - MINDSville

Hello fellow volunteers,

This is the report of our recent visit to to MindsVille on22 Jul 2011.

In attendance

We thank those who gave their precious time that afternoon. You and your dogs definitely made a difference that day!

1. Charlie Ho 

2. Choi Pei Shan

3. Fiona Seow with Reegan (Golden Retrievers)

4. Frances Lim with Ollie (Retriever/Husky mix)

5. Valerie Gan with Sable (Sheltie)

6. Julie Yeow with Nana (White Swiss Shepherd)

First time visits

We welcome those who joined us for the first time at this home or came to observe. We certainly hope to see more of you in the future!

1. Lisa Scott

2. Shaun Sadhu

3. Toh Li Wen

Notes and highlights

Our visit that Friday afternoon was one of our most light-hearted and joyous in recent weeks:

- Groups of residents were seen grooming Reegan and Sable - putting mini butterfly clips in their fur - and holding what seemed like very serious discussions with Valerie, Fiona, Shaun and Liwen on where the clips should go.

- Another group of residents - the ones whom we had noticed in previous sessions as the more serious and reserved ones - were seen sitting on the floor stroking Ollie. He seemed to exude a certain calmness which these residents were lapping up. Many sported big smiles on their faces when we left.

- Nana seemed to have attracted the more physically challenged wheel-chair bound residents who were eager to participate in games of fetch and walks around the gym

- General mood: It was light-hearted and very positive, filled with good cheer and very encouraging observations. The residents obviously enjoyed the companionship of our dogs.    

Once again, my heartfelt thanks to all who came and helped in making the visit a success!  See you at the next visit!

Warm regards,

Julie 

Visit on 15 July 2011 - Sunshine Welfare Action Mission Home (SWAMI)

Hi Fellow volunteers

This is the report of our recent visit to to SWAMI on the 15th July 2011.

In attendance

We thank those who gave their precious time that afternoon. You made a difference that day!

1. Valerie Gan with Sable (Shetland Sheepdog)

2. Fiona Seow with Reegan (Golden Retriever)

3. Julie Yeow with Nana (White Swiss Shepherd)

4. Steven Pang with Misty (Golden Retriever)

5. Linette Heng with Toby (Poodle)

6. Gwen Wong with Chou Chou (Chow Chow)

First time visits

We welcome those who joined us for the first time at this home, as well as those who came for observation sessions. We certainly hope to see more of you in the future!

1. Angie Lim (observer/handson)

Notes and highlights

Our visit was indeed meaningful; special moments and observations include:

- Alice was looking very well. All the volunteers enjoyed talking to her. She remembered Valerie despite not seeing her 2 months. We were all impressed with her memory and had a lovely afternoon chatting with her.

- Nana was looking very sharp with her bags on her back, while her owner Julie was busy chatting with the residents.

- Chou Chou was especially eager to go to see all the residents and ended up sitting down at most times looking pretty for the residents.

- Most of the residents were not in the mood to walk, and were just contented sitting, patting the dogs and chatting with the volunteers.

Once again, my heartfelt thanks to all. Hope to see you at the next visit!

Warmest,

Fiona Seow

with Reegan

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