Newsletter September 2014 Issue – 88
SPRINGTIME THEME
What a wonderful way to welcome spring being warmly greeted by the residents and staff at the facilities we visit, the gardens came alive with spring flowers gladdening the hearts of all in attendance who recalled what spring meant to them.
Our team breezed into the facilities this month, the doggies performing with an added spring to their step, Misty giving the spring lambs a hurry up as she herded them into the corral, to the delight of the audience.
“The flowers are blooming along with the trees,
And the sweet smell of blossoms are blown in the breeze,
Be happy my friends and sing with great cheer,
Let all hearts be thankful, that springtime is here”.
SEPTEMBER VISITS INCLUDED
Melody Park Retirement Resort Nerang
Anglicare Day Respite Robina
F.S.G Disabilities
De Paul Villa Ashmore
Nerang Nursing centre
Oz Care Day Respite Runaway Bay
Tallai Glades Mudgeeraba
St James Arcare Helensvale
Parkwood Gardens Arundel
Merrimac Private Care
SPECIAL VISIT
We experienced a very special morning visiting a young man with autism through fsg, we all felt a wonderful interaction between our special dogs, and our volunteers, warming our hearts and feeling so privileged to be part of the special therapy that PFT can give.
PFT VOLUNTEERS
Come from all walks of life, all are busy people who give their time and effort so generously to brighten the lives of others in the community.
One amazing volunteer is Tony, after a car accident 18 years ago left him paraplegic and in a wheelchair being cared for by Lilla (also a volunteer) Tony always with a smile on his face and his little dog Bruce on his knee certainly promote Joy, Love and Laughter whenever they visit with us, they are an inspiration to all they visit and interact with.
COMMITMENT
VOLUNTEERS DON”T JUST DO THE WORK – THEY MAKE IT WORK.
PASSION
You make a living by what you get.
You make a life by what you give!!
BIRTHDAY CELEBRATED
We do not forget our canine helpers when their birthday comes along and this month we celebrated Baron’s 6th Birthday, Baron is a white Swiss Shepherd, a gentle giant much loved by all especially his family, Paula, Zak and Margeurite who all volunteer with us and have done so for 10 years now. All added love and best wishes sniffs and licks as Baron opened his parcel and displayed his new piggie (favourite toy).
A SPECIAL MEMORY
It is with much sadness that we said goodbye to an exceptional lady < Edith , Leonie’s Mother , both Leonie and Edith have volunteered over many years with us , their craft skills were admired by the residents we visit and many have received the lovely birthday and Christmas boxes they so lovingly made .
Max-a-Million (Bichon Frese’) proudly wore his tuxedo (knitted by Edith) when he delighted the audience with his piano playing.
Remembered with much Love!!
I would like to thank our Sponsors and welcome new Sponsors, the names of which are on the Pets for Therapy website: www.gallerygiselle.com/pettherapy.htm
Cheers from Yvonne (Coordinator) and Misty (the wonder dog)