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Soon-to-be service dog Wynn got a sweet farewell from emergency room staff at Rose Medical Center in Denver.
The animal was credited for emotionally supporting the health care heroes throughout the COVID-19 pandemic.
Wynn was with the hospital for two years where
emergency physician, Dr. Susan Ryan, volunteered to be her puppy raiser
for Canine Companions for Independence – a company that provides
assistance dogs to people in need.
"In the beginning it was really overwhelming. There
was a palpable sense of fear and we didn't know what we were going to
see," Dr. Ryan told KDVR of the start of the pandemic.
She added, "We all witnessed a lot this year. We
had incredible camaraderie, we were the best team I ever imagined being
around and she was part of our team — she saw us through."
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The ER staff held the send-off party on Thursday and made signs for Wynn calling her a "hero."
"People would just pet her and break out into a smile when it was just the hardest day," Dr. Ryan continued.
Wynn will go on to receive more vigorous training
to determine what kind of service dog she'll be. The dog could help
anyone from veterans suffering PTSD to children with special needs or
even become a faculty dog helping patients in hospitals.
"It's a proud moment and it's a sad moment. She
taught me how to stay present in the worst year of our lives and that's a
pretty big lesson," Dr. Ryan said.
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In March last year, Wynn went viral after the
hospital shared the positive impact she had on the staff during the
stressful rise of COVID-19.
"She's a calm presence, she grounds us. Everybody
goes and seeks her out when they need just an extra bit of a minute to
pet her, snuggle or kiss her," Dr. Ryan told KDVR of Wynn at the time.
The emergency physician then touched on why an emotional support animal is beneficial to some especially during the pandemic.
"The data behind what a dog and human bond can do,
to break down the walls of isolation, which is really important in this
time when people are physically distancing. They don't have to be
socially or emotionally distant," she said.
Many war veterans experience difficulties getting used to the life
they had in their home country. Sadly, some of them suffer from Post
Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and need the help of service dogs to
cope with the state of desperation they find themselves trapped in.
Willie Williams is a 73-year-old veteran who served in the Vietnam
war. Currently, he resides at the Freedom’s Path on the Chillicothe VA
Medical Center campus in Ohio. But as it turns out this place isn’t
really pet friendly.
Just recently, Willie got an anonymous letter that turned his world
upside down. Using some harsh words, he was threatened to leave the
place.
“Willie, it’s time for you and your dog to go. You will no longer be tolerated. Move out.”
But it didn’t stop there. Shortly after, the campus authorities sent
him an official letter asking from him to choose between his service dog
Diamond, or his apartment.
Apparently, someone saw Diamond walking inside the campus without her leash, which Willie says was just a one-time occurrence.
Struggling with depression, loneliness, and isolation, Diamond is
his only friend and companion and he can’t imagine his life without her.
Without seeing a way out from the unenviable situation, Willie turned
to the media for help. But the campus’ lawyer was straightforward
regarding this veteran’s case. Unless he gets rid of Diamond, he can no
longer stay in the campus.
As he isn’t planning on abandoning his loving dog, Willie faces homelessness in the weeks to come.
“This is not a spot and place I want to be in right now in my
life. Like I said, at my age, I don’t know how much time I got. All I
want to do is live and let live”, he said in a heartbreaking statement.
Please take a minute of your time to share Willie’s plea for help.
Let’s spread the word and demand fair treatment for both him and
Diamond.
