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Patients' best friend

Published 01/07/09

A brief visit from Daisy and Dixie brightened Joe Havelka's day and reminded him of the past.

Paul W. Gillespie - The Capital Miniature dachshunds Daisy and Dixie visit patients at Anne Arundel Medical Center.  The dogs are among the eight the hospital uses from the county's Pets On Wheels program.
The Anne Arundel Medical Center Auxiliary has volunteers that bring their dogs to the hospital. They hope that the animals will help cheer up the patients.
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The dachshund duo came to Mr. Havelka's room at Anne Arundel Medical Center yesterday, where he was having knee surgery. The talkative Daisy and shy Dixie bought a smile to his face and made his wife, Shirley, remember Myrtle, the dachshund they once owned. And just seeing the dogs made Mrs. Havelka wonder what it would be like to have a dog again.

"We don't have any dogs right now," Mrs. Havelka said, adding that they liked the freedom of leaving home without worrying about the dog. "But whenever I see them...

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Great Idea! - 2009-01-07 20:37:53

Having an animal 'friend' nearby is always a boost to pet loving folks when they're under the weather. Kittens and ferrets always bring a sparkle to a sick room too.

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Great story... - 2009-01-07 16:00:34

...but those are some morbidly obese dachshunds. Please for the sake of their backs, put them on a diet!

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