Hello world!
I'm back writing about an unorthodox theatrical event, pet therapy. Pet therapy takes trained animals and puts them within reach of people who need them. I have been to one pet therapy session before and the reactions of the types of people in the room are not only unique but evolving. The handlers are calm and collected watching out not only for themselves but for their pets. The second group to watch are the participants. They are eager or nervous but they wear their emotions on their sleeves. They have all chosen to be vulnerable and accept that those around them will be the same. The last group to watch are the animals themselves. The one I have attended was with dogs, who each behave differently. Some were relaxed and simply lay down to enjoy the attention. Others are curious and explore the room and try to meet everyone.
Due to each of these factors each session will be different and I look forward to getting back to you on this experience.
After:
This session was completely different form the last. The first difference is that this one was done with rescue cats instead of therapy dogs This change up the dynamics as unlike dogs, Cats refuses o sit still and be pet instead one hid in the back of her cage and the other kept attempting to escape. This changed the atmosphere of the room instead of the comfort of petting animals we were laughing together collectively. It was therapeutic in it's own right.
I want to take a second and acknowledge the amazing work that J's animal rescue does. They rescue animals and place them in caring foster homes insuring to vet any candidates for adoption. So thanks to them for their great work.
Thanks and keep up the great work helping animals and people
Elyse
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