Few stories are as inspiring and affecting and Baxter's. The "golden chow" rescue dog turned hospice hero spent the last seven years of his life volunteering at San Diego Hospice. He brought comfort and calm to patients facing death, he brought solace and a smile to grieving loved ones, he graced hospice staff and volunteers with his gentle soul. He was a beautiful dog, inside and out. His teddy bear looks and loving nature touched everyone he met. His story is inspiring and deserves to be heard and shared.
Melissa Joseph, Baxter's owner, wrote a book about Baxter's work. <i>Moments With Baxter</i> is a collection of 36 stories of how Baxter impacted the lives of those he touched. I received my copy in the mail a couple of days ago and I've already read 25 of the stories. I made the mistake of taking the book to my daughter's gymnastics class and ended up crying in the lobby because I was so moved! Baxter has an international fan club and the book is a top seller. Baxter even has his own stuffed animal replica complete with a pet therapy vest. Shhh....my daughters are each going to get one for Christmas!
Read Baxter's story to learn more about this amazing dog.
Don't miss my Q&A with Melissa Joseph, Baxter's owner and author of <i>Moments With Baxter</i>
Learn more about pet therapy volunteers and how to get your pet certified.
