Newfoundland dog in hospital - whatever next?

[Globules]

Not that I know my breeds, but Newfoundland was the closest I could find in Google. Whatever it was, it was large and very furry and should not be in a hospital.

You can see it's not being used as a service dog by the way it's being led.

This "my dog has to go everywhere" stupid craze has to end now.

AIBU?

@Auldlang actually, you don’t get to deny other patients beneficial therapies based on your own fears. That’s how it works.

I doubt it. Why would surgery be performed on someone who was about to die anyway?

I'd be sad that the person had no human friends.

Not sure why having a beloved canine friend means someone doesn't also have human friends.

Why be sad? The person found something they love.

Just because you don’t think it important does not mean it’s not important to someone else.

PAT dog. Pets As Therapy. Yes, they are allowed in certain areas of hospitals. It has been proven to work.

They used to go to the residential home that my Dad was in (he had Alzheimers). The residents love them. Newfoundlands are great for this because of their wonderful, gentle temperament.

The rest of the world doesn't hate animals as much as the threads on mumsnet would have us believe.

@Globules funnily enough, I saw an alsation in tesco the other day!! wtf! it wasnt a guide dog and was with an elderly couple. just walking past the bread.

I know, can I bring a pet tarantula in to their presence. It is cleaner at least

It'd set me off sneezing & itching. Dog dander is a common allergen & I don't think it's right having unnecessary allergens in a hospital. The last thing sick or injured people need is an allergic reaction on top.

I think everybody should have right to the therapy animal of their choice on their deathbed. It would make for a very special hospital. Clare Balding could have a racehorse bedded down next to her. David Attenborough could have some ring-tailed lemurs eating his grapes.

I am not sure how we could help that South-African bloke who made the My Octopus Teacher film though.

I wonder if those who think that hospital’s hygiene control is so poor that the presence of PAT dogs must be banned (because of the possible presence of the extremely allergic) also think everyone should be wearing masks because of the risk that those out and about pose to CEV patients (eg everyone with cancer) of bringing in airborne diseases

If your first thought was ‘don’t be so silly, they’re more likely to interact with infectious people outside’ then ditto for dogs.

Even though requiring masking in healthcare settings would probably be good for everyone with the amount of winter bugs going round at the moment

Oh come on, it's hardly a regular occurrence in a hospital! I've worked in them for years and never seen a dog, unfortunately.

I HAVE however seen a fuck ton of twats off their face on whatever vile substance that is doing the rounds, eijits creating dirty protests in the loo, abusive patients and families and any number of incredibly disgusting things. I'd take the dog any day.

i hope he/she brought some happiness into someones day he would mine!

I would love to see this doggy if I was in the hospital. Would brighten my day

Gorgeous! Can we have another picture? I think it might be a lynx or a puma, so errr I just need to check. Thanks.

I think it's great you have a therapy dog. I looked into doing the training with my current dog as he loves people and it's very rigorous. I saw the joy that a therapy dog brought my grandparents and others in their care home.

Whatever next?

Personally I’m hoping for more Newfoundland dogs in hospitals.

I wonder why @Globules didn't challenge the human on the other end of that lead if it's such an big issue... or did you generate an AI image to post on the Internet?

that's a very empty looking hospital.
I keep hearing on the news that they are all stuffed to the rafters with beds on every corridor.

Would also cheer my day to see a friendly dog if I was stuck in hospital.

@ThinWomansBrain no, not 'all' are and it does not report that all are. Some hospitals are at times.

🙄

Sometimes you do wonder. I'd think that, given the size of a Newfie, common sense would immediately tell you that it wasn't smuggled in inside someone's shopper bag.

But nah, why bother to ask someone if the dog is there legitimately in a therapeutic capacity? I mean it's much more fun to just start yet another dog hate thread on MN... 🙄

Good job you had your camera set up ready to take a quick photo (with no trolley or porter in sight).

What a lovely looking dog and a clean empty waiting room, wonder if they have any jobs going for me