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This Girl Just Smuggled Her Grandmother’s Dog Into Hospital, And People Can’t Handle It
21-year-old Shelby Hennick’s beloved grandmother was recently admitted to hospital after being left paralysed due to a reaction to her medications. The old lady was clearly upset so her grand-daughter came up with the most brilliant idea of how to cheer her up…
Shelby thought of all the things her grandma loves, and her doggie Patsy was the first thing that popped into her mind. Unfortunately, four-legged visitors are not allowed in hospitals, so the grand-daughter had to be a little bit naughty and smuggle the pooch in. “She’s had [Patsy] for about 13 years now so it’s a pretty strong bond between the two,” Shelby told Metro.
The young women added: “Nothing was planned, I just by chance had a blanket in my car, swaddled her up and just walked in! Luckily we’ve been in the hospital enough lately that they remembered who we were so we just walked by and waved to them!”
“Patsy was quiet the whole time, she actually kept licking my arm. I’m pretty sure one of the nurses had her suspicion but she walked away! Thank god!”
Most importantly, both Patsy and the grandmother were very glad to see each other. “I was really happy we were able to pull it off, and I’m sure it made her day.”
More info: Twitter (h/t: metro)
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This is Shelby who just smuggled a dog into a hospital, and here’s why…
Her beloved grandmother got hospitalized due to a severe reaction to medication and she was upset
Shelby knew there was one thing that could cheer her up no matter the circumstances – her dog Patsy
Both Patsy and the grandmother were very glad to see each other
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John L 8 years ago
Obviously that hospital is behind the times. More hospitals are realizing that four-legged children are equally important in helping patients heal, and they are being allowed as visitors. They need to get with the program if they are genuinely committed to their patient's recovery and continued life. This is Common Sense 101.
Hazel Waring 8 years ago
Whilst I agree with recovery needing family, friends, pets, loved ones etc. I'm pretty sure four-legged children would already be in hospital. This is about her dog.
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Bobbi Newell 8 years ago
Good for Shelby for breaking a silly, outdated rule! Reuniting the woman and her dog was a morale boost for both, and that nurse knew it. Fortunately, more hospitals are relaxing the "no pets" rules. I hope this one does the same.
La 8 years ago
It's not silly or outdated. Animals become another vector for disease transmission in hospitals.
Load More Replies... Liz Edwards 8 years ago
We never had a problem bringing my mom's dog into the hospital to visit her. I wonder if she had asked first or maybe just thought they'd say no.
Jen 8 years ago
Animals AND humans can transmit MRSA. The real cause of the spread of MRSA is within the hospital itself and failure of staff to follow aseptic techniques. Now here's a thought....little kids are often sick and are the not best with washing hands or covering their mouths when they cough. Should all little kids be banned from hospitals? Btw....I still think you negative-commenters are bitter dog haters who shouldn't be trusted.
Jen 8 years ago
should all little kids be banned from being visitors at hospitals...is what I meant.
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Gail Parsons 8 years ago
Good for Shelby , dogs can do things Dr.'s cannot do . Get real people , my dog saved my life !!!!
Jen 8 years ago
First off La doesn't even know what vector means. Mosquitoes, ticks, etc are vectors. And does La know anything about zoonotic diseases? Because the chances of catching anything from a dog (especially a healthy housepet) are almost zero. Human visitors are the real threat to patients and should wash hands before visits and not visit if they even have a sniffle. People like La are just dog haters...and I'd never trust a dog hater. Something intrinsically wrong with those kind of people. Plus, a visit like this lifts the patient's spirits and may help in recovery!
La 8 years ago
I'll give you the vector definition misuse though. Should be replaced with transmitter or the like.
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John L 8 years ago
Obviously that hospital is behind the times. More hospitals are realizing that four-legged children are equally important in helping patients heal, and they are being allowed as visitors. They need to get with the program if they are genuinely committed to their patient's recovery and continued life. This is Common Sense 101.
Hazel Waring 8 years ago
Whilst I agree with recovery needing family, friends, pets, loved ones etc. I'm pretty sure four-legged children would already be in hospital. This is about her dog.
Load More Replies... Bobbi Newell 8 years ago
Good for Shelby for breaking a silly, outdated rule! Reuniting the woman and her dog was a morale boost for both, and that nurse knew it. Fortunately, more hospitals are relaxing the "no pets" rules. I hope this one does the same.
La 8 years ago
It's not silly or outdated. Animals become another vector for disease transmission in hospitals.
Load More Replies... Liz Edwards 8 years ago
We never had a problem bringing my mom's dog into the hospital to visit her. I wonder if she had asked first or maybe just thought they'd say no.
Jen 8 years ago
Animals AND humans can transmit MRSA. The real cause of the spread of MRSA is within the hospital itself and failure of staff to follow aseptic techniques. Now here's a thought....little kids are often sick and are the not best with washing hands or covering their mouths when they cough. Should all little kids be banned from hospitals? Btw....I still think you negative-commenters are bitter dog haters who shouldn't be trusted.
Jen 8 years ago
should all little kids be banned from being visitors at hospitals...is what I meant.
Load More Replies... Gail Parsons 8 years ago
Good for Shelby , dogs can do things Dr.'s cannot do . Get real people , my dog saved my life !!!!
Jen 8 years ago
First off La doesn't even know what vector means. Mosquitoes, ticks, etc are vectors. And does La know anything about zoonotic diseases? Because the chances of catching anything from a dog (especially a healthy housepet) are almost zero. Human visitors are the real threat to patients and should wash hands before visits and not visit if they even have a sniffle. People like La are just dog haters...and I'd never trust a dog hater. Something intrinsically wrong with those kind of people. Plus, a visit like this lifts the patient's spirits and may help in recovery!
La 8 years ago
I'll give you the vector definition misuse though. Should be replaced with transmitter or the like.
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