A shaggy, gray therapy dog named Zeke is shown with its mouth slightly open, appearing happy. To the left, a white text box contains a quote: 'I was walking down the hall when a physician asked if he might visit with my therapy dog, Zeke. I said, "Of course, he would like that very much." The next thing I knew, the physician was on the floor with his arms wrapped around Zeke. The physician sat there for a minute and then looked up at me and said, "You don't know how much I needed that!" I'll never forget that moment. It made me realize how the work our DOC pups do is important on so many levels and to so many people.' Below the quote is 'Shared by a Dogs on Call Handler'. Below is 'Center for Human-Animal Interaction ®' and 'chai.vcu.edu'.

As August draws to a close, we reflect on a month filled with Paws-itive Memories. Here’s another!

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PAWSITIVE MEMORIES. A woman smiling and holding a small gray dog is shown in front of a background with the words 'Center for Human-Animal Interaction'. Below her, a quote reads: 'Phoebe and I are long-timers, but there are things I will never get used to. When patients and staff tell us, "You made my day," it’s always given me goose bumps and probably already will. Volunteering through Dogs on Call has been the most rewarding experience I’ve had in my volunteer life.' Below the quote is 'Shared by a Dogs on Call Handler'. Below is 'Center for Human-Animal Interaction ®' and 'chai.vcu.edu'.

This week’s Paws-itive Memory brings us back to Phoebe’s incredible ability to connect with everyone she meets.

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A large text box on a dark blue background contains a quote: 'A staff member asked us to stop and visit a patient who was having a really tough day. As we entered the room the patient was crying. I was about to leave when she asked me to please stay and put Cassie on the bed next to her. She stroked Cassie’s side while lovingly looking into her eyes, and after a few minutes her crying stopped, and she began to smile. What an impact Cassie had on this young lady to be able to turn tears into a smile.' Below the quote is 'Shared by a Dogs on Call Handler'. Below is 'Center for Human-Animal Interaction ®' and 'chai.vcu.edu'.

We’re taking another moment for a Paws-itive Memory.

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A quote on a light brown background with a flower decoration reads: 'A doctor in the ER stopped to pet Jag. Then he looked around at everyone and announced, "If you need me, I will be at the LAB!"' Below the quote is 'Shared by a Dogs on Call Handler'. To the right, two medical professionals in scrubs are crouching, one petting a black Labrador retriever wearing a blue therapy dog vest. Below is 'Center for Human-Animal Interaction ®' and 'chai.vcu.edu'.

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