Millie, the German Shepherd rescue dog, is an excellent example of how one’s difficult start in life doesn’t define what they become in the future.
Millie did not allow her hard start in life hinder her from bringing joy to Psychiatric Ward patients, in Leicester. She won an award for her hard work at the Institute. What a Star!
Millie’s owner, Kim Gilder, said that she had been visiting the ward for many years and is a valued friend to the mental health sufferers.
Regardless of what Millie went through, she is a very trusted friend to the people going through mental health problems and is in high demand as a therapy dog.
‘This amazing dog provides comfort, companionship and alleviates loneliness. Millie is excited with making contact, builds confidence and trust where patients lack them or have problems dealing with people.’
Millie At Work
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Millie was caged for the first seven months of her life and was so underweight that she could not stand when she got rescued.
She now works with Charities as a volunteer spreading love, cuddles and comfort to care home residents and special needs school children all over the Country.
At age nine years, Millie won the best rescue dog award at a talent show.
The event organiser Barrie Stephen stated, “Dogs like Millie are sadly being rescued from horrible situations all the time.”
“Every dog deserves a second chance when let down by their human owners.”
Although Millie’s recovery has been slow, she has provided exceptional service as a therapy dog at the mental Health Ward. She deserves to be the winner.
Millie Receives An Award
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Her patients sent her good luck wishes at the Barrie’s Got Talent Dog Show, in Leicester her home town. They were so glad to learn that Millie won the award by beating up to 50 other canines!
Ambassador for Leicester Animal Aid, Barrie said, “Animal visits are an effective, proven part of treatment for the holistic programme of care.”
Some patients get rewarded with taking Millie out for a walk under supervision, which is delightful! The patients are in a secure ward, but it is an excellent therapy for various types of mental health conditions.
Millie’s story of how she has impacted the patients’ lives, left everyone in the house in tears!
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