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This Girl Just Smuggled Her Grandmother’s Dog Into Hospital, And People Can’t Handle It
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This Girl Just Smuggled Her Grandmother’s Dog Into Hospital, And People Can’t Handle It

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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)

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

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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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jlk103144 avatar
John L
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

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.

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Hazel Waring
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

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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.gas.
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Touching as this may be, there's a reason animals aren't allowed in hospitals. I'm willing to bet at least one person there is allergic/has a condition that can be exacerbated by pet dander.

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Bobbi Newell
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

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.

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La
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

It's not silly or outdated. Animals become another vector for disease transmission in hospitals.

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Liz Edwards
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

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.

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Cherie
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Not every place in a hospital or nursing facility is appropriate for dog or cat visitors (allergies are distressing, aren't they?), but quite a few places set up an area where pets are allowed.

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Jen
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

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.

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Jen
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

should all little kids be banned from being visitors at hospitals...is what I meant.

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Gail Parsons
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Good for Shelby , dogs can do things Dr.'s cannot do . Get real people , my dog saved my life !!!!

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Jen
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

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!

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La
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I'll give you the vector definition misuse though. Should be replaced with transmitter or the like.

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Ana T.
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

and that's how hospitals ended with nasty viruses because people cant follow simple rules, rules are there for a reason. no disregard for other patients either.

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JN
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6 years ago

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and that's how hospitals end with people dying prematurely simply because they were not allowed to see the being most precious to them once again.

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La
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Pets become a vector for diseases transmission in hospital settings. Also unrealistic to expect to sanitize an animals body bt patient visit

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Shiritoru
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Please tell me what kind of deadly disease can be spreaded by domestic dog with all necessary vaccinations and in-season anti-worm treatment? Human visitors in hospitals can be a way more dangerous than dogs. People bring kids to the hospitals, kids can be really, really dirty (no blame - that's kids nature!), but nobody make them soak in sanitizer before hugging their beloved grandma.

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Vanessa Bergem
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

You are terrific! I hope I have grandchildren like you some day. The caring and the understanding are precious. Dogs= health. Doctors= not

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Shiritoru
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

So, according to some commentators, you can't go outside. There are dogs on the streets. Do not even think about coming to the bus or cinema! You can catch something terrible. Do not stroke a cat. It can be contagious. Keep your kids at home - it's dangerous. Germs and disease is everywhere. There is no vaccination, sanitizing aids was not invented. Every breath brings a hordes of bacterias and viruses to your body. The body does not adapt to the environment at all, immunity does not work. We are helpless. OMG. Life is hard. :)))

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Waxwork
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

People in hospitals are ill. A lot of treatments for cancer & the like lower or compromise your immune system. These people can die from someone not washing their hands before touching them. I hope no one you know goes through chemo you damn well kill them by claiming to know more than the doctors treating them.

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jlk103144 avatar
John L
Community Member
6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

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.

cucumbersunite avatar
Hazel Waring
Community Member
6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

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...
kf_samandari avatar
.gas.
Community Member
6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Touching as this may be, there's a reason animals aren't allowed in hospitals. I'm willing to bet at least one person there is allergic/has a condition that can be exacerbated by pet dander.

bobbinewell avatar
Bobbi Newell
Community Member
6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

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.

la8421 avatar
La
Community Member
6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

It's not silly or outdated. Animals become another vector for disease transmission in hospitals.

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Liz Edwards
Community Member
6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

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.

sea_lyon avatar
Cherie
Community Member
6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Not every place in a hospital or nursing facility is appropriate for dog or cat visitors (allergies are distressing, aren't they?), but quite a few places set up an area where pets are allowed.

jencutler avatar
Jen
Community Member
6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

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.

jencutler avatar
Jen
Community Member
6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

should all little kids be banned from being visitors at hospitals...is what I meant.

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Gail Parsons
Community Member
6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Good for Shelby , dogs can do things Dr.'s cannot do . Get real people , my dog saved my life !!!!

jencutler avatar
Jen
Community Member
6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

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!

la8421 avatar
La
Community Member
6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I'll give you the vector definition misuse though. Should be replaced with transmitter or the like.

Load More Replies...
anat_ avatar
Ana T.
Community Member
6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

and that's how hospitals ended with nasty viruses because people cant follow simple rules, rules are there for a reason. no disregard for other patients either.

colombinabc avatar
JN
Community Member
6 years ago

This comment is hidden. Click here to view.

and that's how hospitals end with people dying prematurely simply because they were not allowed to see the being most precious to them once again.

Load More Replies...
la8421 avatar
La
Community Member
6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Pets become a vector for diseases transmission in hospital settings. Also unrealistic to expect to sanitize an animals body bt patient visit

shiritoru avatar
Shiritoru
Community Member
6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Please tell me what kind of deadly disease can be spreaded by domestic dog with all necessary vaccinations and in-season anti-worm treatment? Human visitors in hospitals can be a way more dangerous than dogs. People bring kids to the hospitals, kids can be really, really dirty (no blame - that's kids nature!), but nobody make them soak in sanitizer before hugging their beloved grandma.

Load More Replies...
vbergem avatar
Vanessa Bergem
Community Member
6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

You are terrific! I hope I have grandchildren like you some day. The caring and the understanding are precious. Dogs= health. Doctors= not

shiritoru avatar
Shiritoru
Community Member
6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

So, according to some commentators, you can't go outside. There are dogs on the streets. Do not even think about coming to the bus or cinema! You can catch something terrible. Do not stroke a cat. It can be contagious. Keep your kids at home - it's dangerous. Germs and disease is everywhere. There is no vaccination, sanitizing aids was not invented. Every breath brings a hordes of bacterias and viruses to your body. The body does not adapt to the environment at all, immunity does not work. We are helpless. OMG. Life is hard. :)))

wwaxwork avatar
Waxwork
Community Member
6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

People in hospitals are ill. A lot of treatments for cancer & the like lower or compromise your immune system. These people can die from someone not washing their hands before touching them. I hope no one you know goes through chemo you damn well kill them by claiming to know more than the doctors treating them.

Load More Replies...
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