He knows that s his place : Manitoba therapy dog missing his rounds visiting hospitals in Westman
Mark Saler and his dog, Grizzly continue to find ways to stay connected with patients in Brandon, Minnedosa and Neepawa during pandemic.
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Mark Saler and his dog, Grizzly, continue to find ways to stay connected with patients in Westman
Posted: Apr 20, 2021 5:00 AM CT | Last Updated: April 20
The 150 lbs. Saint Bernard has been visiting Westman area hospitals for six years. The pandemic has prevented Grizzly from making his rounds, so instead his owner Mark Saler is donating stuffed dogs to patients. (Mark Saler/Mark Willis Photography)
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Stuffed St. Bernards are seen piled on and around Grizzly, a therapy dog. The stuffed animals are currently being given away to kids in Westman hospitals.
RM OF OAKVIEW The pandemic has affected everyone, and Grizzly, a 150-pound St. Bernard, has been no exception.
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RM OF OAKVIEW The pandemic has affected everyone, and Grizzly, a 150-pound St. Bernard, has been no exception.
The friendly giant has been unable to visit patients and staff of Westman-area hospitals since the pandemic hit early last year.
He absolutely misses it, owner Mark Saler said of his therapy dog’s charitable work.