Hi fellow volunteers,

This is the report of our recent visit to to MindsVille on 24 June 2011.

In attendance

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

1. Charlie Ho with Stallion (GSD)

2. Fiona Seow with Reegan and Quinton (Golden Retrievers)

3. Julie Yeow with Nana (White Swiss Shepherd)

4. Ang Lay Hui with Hayden (CKCS)

5. Rachelle Gehrig with JJ (Golden Retriever)

6. Ray Sham Karam Singh with Cadbury (Toy Poodle)

7. Steven Pang with Misty (Golden Retriever)

8. Valerie Gan with Sable (Sheltie)

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 certain hope to see more of you in the future!

1. Choi Pei San (observation)

2. Rachelle Gehrig with JJ (add first time at MindsVille)

Notes and highlights

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

- Walking: Many were enthusiastic about walking the dogs, and some walked tirelessly round and round the hall, giving one and all good exercise

- Obedience demo (fetching): Nana, Hayden and Stallion were the stars of fetching, amusing all and making some of the residents exercise their arm and aim.

- Obedience demo (down-stay): An impromptu group down-stay was organized, with Nirmala and Beng Chuan unwittingly causing distraction by coming to pet Sable and Hayden. Nonetheless, the small dogs, Cadbury, Sable and Hayden were the best “stayers”.

- General mood: It was as usual a bustling hall full of good cheer. The residents obviously enjoyed the companionship of our dogs.

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

Warm regards,

Valerie

Hi Fellow Volunteers,

We had a wonderful afternoon at SWAMI. Though noticeably, there were less residents during our visit to the dementia ward.

Daniel told us the bad news that some of them were admitted to hospital. We want to wish them a speedy recovery and hope to see them next month when we are back.

A big warm welcome to Rachelle and JJ, it was their first TDS visit as full fledged volunteers!!! They were great, settling into the routine as if they have been with us longer. JJ was a hit, showing off and doing tricks for the ladies.

I met Alice for the first time. She has beautiful blue eyes and have a great memory. She managed to remember all the dogs' names, Rachelle and my name. She shared with me, the story of her dog. The other group of ladies, as usual kept insisting that we only come once 

a year, and we just played along with them :). Only a couple of them wanted to walk, so Chou Chou and Reegan were only too happy to obliged. 

Piggy was as usual the star of the show, sitting on the laps, enjoying the pats given to her.

Julie was unable to join us on this visit with Nana, as she was down with flu. We wish her a quick recovery and hope to see them next time.

I would like to extend my appreciation and thanks to all those who have given up their afternoon to visit the residents:

1. Gwen Wong with Chou Chou/Chow Chow

2. Fiona Seow with Quinton & Reegan/Golden Retrievers

3. Rachelle with JJ/Golden Retriever

4. Wong Hui Yuan with Piggy/Chihuahua

5. Chai Kar Yee (Helping Hand)

There is no better exercise for your heart,

Than reaching down and helping to lift someone up.

            - Bernard Meltzer

Thanks again and see all of you next month.

Warmest,

Fiona Seow

Hi fellow volunteers,

We had a team of 7 volunteers and 5 dogs that made the visit to TTHSC.  Those who came were:

1.       Fiona Seow with Quinton & Reegan/Golden Retrievers

2.       Valerie Gan with Sable/Shetland Sheepdog

3.       Wong Hui Yuan with Piggy/Chihuahua

4.       Charlie Ho – Helping Hand

5.       Jonathan Oon – Helping Hand

6.       Kylee Kwek – Helping Hand

7.       Ang Lay Hui with Hayden/CKCS

We had an observer, Koh Wei Qi, who has shown great interest in our PAT activities. I believe she will bring her dog Puppy/Mongrel to our assessor for temperament assessment. We hope she and her dog will join our team in the next month visit.  Three students from Victoria Junior College’s Pets and Animals Welfare Society (PAWS) also came for observation.  This is for future volunteers from their group.

We also welcome Jonathan and his wife Kylie joining us for the first time at TTHSC as volunteer-without-dog while waiting for their Miniature Schnauzer puppy to reach full maturity.

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