HAGERSVILLE— After 1,182 days away because of Covid restrictions at the hospital, Eliza Doolittle is back on duty! Eliza Doolittle is a Cairn terrier, owned by West Haldimand General Hospital (WHGH) volunteer Catherine Edwards. She is a St. John Ambulance certified therapy dog and before Covid, she volunteered every Friday afternoon in both the emergency room and on the ward of the hospital. The therapy dog visits provide an opportunity for individuals to touch and pet the dog, “walk the dog” in the hospital corridors, and receive unconditional love and cuddles. She is a great listener! The therapy dog visit offers many benefits, improving quality of lives. Some of the benefits include stress relief, distraction from pain, comfort, and calming.
—Photo courtesy of Catherine Edwards.
