By VICTORIA STONE-MEADOWS
WILLOWBROOKE Aged Care Home residents in Upper Ferntree Gully were recently treated to a show by OzDogs handlers and their four-legged friends.
The dogs performed tricks for the residents and had cuddles afterwards to the delight of both residents and staff of the aged care home.
Residents said they were reminded of the pets they used to have and the whole experience brightened their day.
Willowbrooke resident Alice Wallace said she had a great time playing with the dogs and looked forward to visits from OzDogs each year.
“I love dogs full stop,” she said.
“These ones are such beautiful wonderful dogs that make me miss my own dog, but their visit is a lovely thing.”
Willowbrooke Lifestyle co-ordinator Chereyne Colby said residents enjoyed the show performed by Ozdogs volunteers and their dogs so much last year that she did not hesitate to call on them again.
“They are just a group of friends getting in there and taking their dogs to these places, not for any monetary gain, but just the enjoyment and pleasure of others,” Chereyne said.
“It is just fantastic.”
