My business partner and I have had the great honor of adding Lulu the Therapy Dog to our practice. We adopted Lulu from the local Boston Terrier Rescue Association. When she was removed from a puppy mill the vet said she was so thin that she was just a day or so away from death. At two years old her life had been largely spent in a cage, having litter after litter of puppies. Frankly we took a great chance on her….her past life was not a particularly promising preparation for her being a great dog. We are therefore mightily blessed that she is more than just a cute face. She is the most loving and docile dog I’ve ever known. Everyone who encounters her seems to be swept away by her charm. In my partner’s medical massage practice many patients have asked that Lulu be allowed to stay in the room…there is something soothing about being in the presence of a very sweet and contented puppy. In my mediation practice she has several times been held and cuddled by divorcing spouses who were weeping through the stress of making very hard decisions.
With the exception of the occasional flatulence (a trait of Boston Terriers) she is just about the perfect dog. We look forward to introducing you to this compassionate addition to our practice.
(We do need to note that while Lulu is awesome with people that she is still learning proper behavior with other dogs; we welcome our patients/clients to bring their pets, however let us know so we can secure Lulu. Also we are glad to accommodate those who have puppy allergies. Finally we want to clarify that while Lulu functions perfectly in the role of Therapy Dog that a national certification as such is in process….so technically she’s an intern.)
Albuquerque Mediator Kelly Vickers is a retired attorney and pastor offering mediation services for divorce, parenting plans, and civil disputes. For more information see www.MasterPeaceDisputeSolutions.com
