My Nonprofit Reviews

Dusty and Buddy, 2 Shih Tzus, would tell you that as they hear and see the reactions of children, families, and staff, they know they are making a difference in the lives of countless people. They would tell you that their lives are better as well. They bring smiles wherever they go! But listen as they tell it:

Whenever we hear our human pet partners say, 'You want to go to work' we get excited and can't wait to visit. Every Thursday we begin our day at the UAB cancer center and visit children who are having radiation. They and the staff are so glad to see us and they let us accompany the children into the room with the child. After the child wakes up after treatment they often ask for one of us!! We next go across the street to the UAB palliative care unit and often get in bed with patients who are nearing the end of their lives. We are humbled often as an unresponsive patient tries to pet and love on us! As we ride in our own pet strollers, you should see the surprised and excited looks we get from so many folks! We also visit in the memory and skilled nursing units at Kirkwood by the River. We are so pleased as patients tell us we remind them of their pets and thank us for the visit. Another place we go is the oncology unit at Children's hospital and offer what is called 'Sit, Stay, and Read'. The boys and girls love to read to us and we enjoy hearing them as well. We also visit the ACE (Acute Care for the Elderly) at UAB Highlands. Again, we cannot believe how happy old and young of heart are to see us and want us to get in bed so they can pet us! Of course, we love the attention and compliments.
So we want to thank Hand in Paw for the wonderful opportunity they give us to offer support, care, and love to so many people.