Pat and Micki - A Journal

Almost May, 2012.  Hard to believe.  Micki will be five years old in two weeks.  We visited a new friend today.  Harriet is 94 years old, and she loves dogs.  We just happened to be in the neighborhood (not really - we were invited).    Harriet has her own apartment in this charming assisted-living facility, and this afternoon, getting through the lobby was a challenge, since many residents were enchanted by a piano recital - but not so enchanted that they did not see Micki.  "Oooohs" and "ahhhs" reverberated through the large lobby area where people had gathered to listen to the music.  They stretched out their hands to touch Micki, and she was eager to meet everyone.  


In 2007 I already knew that I wanted to train and work with a 'therapy dog', and this was that one that Karen chose for me.  At 4 weeks of age, Micki was already reaching out to lick Karen's face, and Karen decided that this was the puppy for me.