With students back in class (hopefully) I’ll be going back to my volunteer work at the
Student Wellness Hub Animal Therapy (SWHAT)
The Student Wellness Hub Animal Therapy, (SWHAT) initiative seeks to bring stress relief, joy, and companionship with furry friends.
I can hardly wait to go back to volunteering as I’m getting pretty bored hanging out inside (it’s freezing out) and mostly sleeping all day. Here are my friends at the Hub. Don’t you think we make a great diverse team?
Carol Balawyder 
You have some friendly looking friends Bau.. woof, woof .. from Frankie
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Thanks for stopping by. Bau and I appreciate it!
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Our pleasure 😊🐶
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I sure hope they don’t make you wear a mask!
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LOL! ❤
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You and your team are completely adorable, Bau! 💕 Vivian sends warm regards.
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Warm regards back to Vivian. Maybe she could be part of our team. We do accept cats! ❤
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She does love people! 😻
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Great looking team, Bau. I don’t see what’s wrong with sleeping all day but if you need to get back to work, well, go for it!
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You and your friends are doing some really important work, Bau! I’m sure everyone will be glad to have you back. And I’ll bet you make a big difference.
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Thanks, Margot. I like to think so but I do get lots of affection in return so it’s really a win-win situation. 🙂
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Go team Bau! This is wonderful! xo
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Thanks, Jill. I recently finished your recent novel and will post something on it shortly. ❤
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What an awesome program: I’ve heard that animal-based therapy is extremely effective! How did you get started with this program?
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unbelievably cute and adorable
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Aren’t they? Doesn’t it make you want to have a dog? ❤
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Such important and valuable work, Bau – you’re all very cute. Toni x
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Thanks, Toni for your kind words. ❤
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I’m sure you all make a great team 😉
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Way to go
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Great bunch!
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Thank you for sharing!!.. I think you and your friends make a great team!!… they become more than just dogs, pets, etc.. 🙂
JUST MY DOG
He is my other eyes that can see above the clouds;
My other ears that hear above the winds.
He is the part of me that can reach out into the sea.
He has told me a thousand times over that I am his reason for being:
By the way he rests against my leg
By the way he thumps his tail at my smallest smile
By the way he shows his hurt when I leave without taking him.
(I think it makes him sick with worry when he
is not along to care for me.)
When I am wrong, he is delighted to forgive.
When I am angry, he clowns to make me smile.
When I am happy, he is joy unbounded.
When I am a fool, he ignores it.
When I succeed, he brags.
Without him, I am only another person. ,With him, I am all-powerful.
He is loyalty itself., He has taught me the meaning of devotion.
With him, I know a secret comfort and a private peace.
He has brought me understanding where before I was ignorant.
His head on my knee can heal my human hurts.
His presence by my side is protection against, my fears of dark and unknown things.
He has promised to wait for me…, whenever…wherever–in case I need him.
And I expect I will–as I always have.
He is just my dog.
(Author Gene Hill…)
Until we meet again..
May the dreams you hold dearest
Be those which come true
May the kindness you spread
Keep returning to you
(Irish Saying)
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I love this poem! Man’s Best friend!
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A great team, hugely adorable and looking keen to work once again! Enjoy your time back at work! 😀
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