Kayla Became A Volunteer
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DaLee knew that Kayla had a special demeanor that really could help others. After all, Kayla helped fill the hole in her heart left by Simba’s passing. DaLee called up a nursing home and asked if they’d like to have her three-legged, patient pup come in for a visit. After DaLee filled out the volunteer paperwork, Kayla became an instant hit.
DaLee trained Kayla to be a therapy dog because she was familiar with the process and had taken Simba and Pixie through two CGC training classes. This included acclimating Kayla to medical equipment like wheelchairs, crutches, and motorized scooters – but it took an army. Neighborhood children helped get Kayla familiar by riding bikes and scooters past the pup. Today, Kayla provides comfort to seniors – many of whom had to give up their dogs when they moved into a nursing home.
