It's never a terrible idea to watch a cute video of a beautiful animal
whenever you're feeling depressed, whether it's a cuddly cat, a furry bear
cub, or a priceless puppy. Residents of a retirement and assisted living
home in Scotland, South Dakota may engage with a dog in person rather than
just seeing recordings of them! Gracie, a golden retriever puppy, has
established herself as a fixture at the nearby Evangelical Lutheran Good
Samaritan Society, a retirement facility for older people.
Despite the problems and obstacles that the years 2020 and 2021 have
brought, some older citizens have seen a brighter future. The newest pet at
their assisted living home has been a ray of hope and made many of the
residents happy. For a few nursing home patients, Gracie has quickly emerged
as one of the highlights of the day because to her contagious smile and
positive outlook.
Living apart from family may be difficult, particularly in unsettling
times, which is why Gracie was introduced to residents at the Evangelical
Lutheran Good Samaritan Society with the help of her owner who works there.
In March 2021, when she was just 3 months old, she started making frequent
trips to the retirement home. Since then, she has grown to be one of the
most cherished visitors to date, bringing as many people to smile as she
can.
According to a PEOPLE article from March 2021, Gracie was a wonderful
friend for "people in their golden years of maturity." Her owner Pam
Stewart, who oversees social services at the institution in Scotland, South
Dakota, brought her there. During the same month, the Evangelical Lutheran
Good Samaritan Society published information about the facility's new pet
and stated that Gracie's purpose is to "provide happiness and joy to
residents and employees." Gracie seems to be doing a great job based on this
adorable footage of the golden retriever with the facility's patients.
The golden retriever puppy was shown in the video snuggling with a few
nursing home patients and making sure to shower everyone she saw with plenty
of love and attention. She seemed to be a huge favorite of everyone she
encountered, and it was obvious that the inhabitants felt the same way since
they were always willing to play with or cuddle the cheerful canine.
According to PEOPLE, Gracie is constantly escorted throughout the facility
by a staff member to protect the safety of both the puppy and her human
buddies. Every day that she goes to work with Stewart, she normally visits
30 or more older residents. When their facility dog, Hope, passed away in
November 2020, the residents had already experienced loss.
Since she arrived, there have been many adjustments, Stewart said Good
Morning America. "We've witnessed a lot of hugs and grins. In contrast to
what they have witnessed in the outside world, it gives them a lot to
discuss. It is clear that Gracie has transformed into a ray of sunshine for
the inmates of the nursing home.
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