Top Dog! Our ‘Star’ Daisy By Steven Dubas
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Erin and Daisy
icola Redpath, manager of Prince George Equine and Animal Rescue, was driving home one day and noticed a small dog running along the highway. Fearing the worst, she pulled over and managed to seize hold of the dog and brought it to safety. Attempts to find the owner proved fruitless. Erin Wallis, a nurse working at the Prince George Hospice House, made a visit to the Rescue
centre in the first part of October 2012; she noticed the little terrier cross dog and fell in love with it. A couple of weeks later she brought the little dog to work with her and found a different side to Daisy; she fit in wonderfully to the environment. Erin stated that Daisy takes on a different personality when she is at the facility. She listens and obeys commands, which is a different story when she is at home. Daisy has been able to defuse highly tense situations at the Hospice House with her physical presence. Just recently a short film segment was made at the Hospice House where Daisy played herself. The director commented to Erin that Daisy was so responsive she should think of working with her in the film industry. But for now, Daisy will be a good companion for Erin and a dedicated Hospice House Volunteer.
Clubs & Associations “A DOG’S BEST FRIEND” O Lord, don’t let me once forget, how I love my trusty pet. Help me learn to disregard canine craters in my yard. Show me how to be a buddy even when my sofa’s muddy. Don’t allow my pooch to munch postal carriers for lunch. Shield my neighbour’s cat from view, guide my steps around the doo. Train me not to curse and scowl when it’s puppy’s night to howl. Grant I shan’t awake in fear with a cold nose in my ear. Give me patience without end Help me be “A DOG’S BEST FRIEND.”
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