Comment from barbara.wilkey

Excellent

This is exactly why I am a dog person. We can learn so much about behavior if we just watched dogs interact. Thank you for sharing this Sunny story with us. I know she will do amazing things.

 Comment Written 25-Jan-2023

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reply by the author on 25-Jan-2023

Thank you for such a lovely review. Yes, he will do fine. He's gentle, placid, and very intuitive.
Wendy

Comment from Verna Cole Mitchell

Excellent

What a wonderful therapy dog Sunny is. If he can sense the unhappiness of another dog, surely he can sense human unhappiness, too, and know just how to react. You have a winner there!

 Comment Written 25-Jan-2023

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reply by the author on 25-Jan-2023

Thank you Verna. Yes, I think he'll be a natural in this new role.
Wendy

Comment from Pantygynt

Excellent

Sunny is absolutely made for the role of therapy dog. I am sure he will be a brilliant student and cure many of the blues. What a lovely true tale. You must be so proud of him.

 Comment Written 25-Jan-2023

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reply by the author on 25-Jan-2023

Thank you very much. Lovely review. I am sure he'll do a great job.
Wendy

Comment from Jim Wile

Excellent

What a sweet, sweet story, Wendy. You've got quite a remarkable dog there. He could really sense the other dog's anxiety and gently pulled him out of it. Beautiful. He will make a great therapy dog.

This was very well-written and a pleasure to read. Jim

 Comment Written 25-Jan-2023

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reply by the author on 25-Jan-2023

Thank you Jim. Lovely review. Yes, he has a very placid personality, and is also very intuitive.
Wendy

Comment from Pam Lonsdale

Excellent

Sunny is the perfect dog for his new job! Without being coaxed, he took it upon himself to try and make this poor soul feel better. Did that dog have a home? Had someone rescued him? I sure hope so!

Three cheers for Sunny!!!

 Comment Written 25-Jan-2023

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reply by the author on 25-Jan-2023

Thank you Pam. Yes, the other dog had an owner, and was awaiting his turn. Perhaps ongoing treatment had left him fearful about what to expect - pain, or being separated from his owner. Felt so sorry for him.

Comment from Jesse James Doty

Excellent

Wow! I love this story! The idea that a service dog such as your dog Sunny could bring joy and happiness to another dog shows how much we could learn from pets! This story is so true and yet we often hold ourselves back from helping others when an animal such as Sunny picks up what to do and just does it!
Thanks for teaching us a lesson in diplomacy!
Jesse

 Comment Written 25-Jan-2023

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reply by the author on 25-Jan-2023

Thank you for your lovely review, Jesse. Yes, so much to learn about caring and supporting others. I think he'll be a natural.
Wendy

reply by Jesse James Doty on 26-Jan-2023

I think Sunny will be a natural too!
Jesse

Comment from Bill Schott

Excellent

This story, Unofficially Working, shows the readers that your dog has a real heart for helping others feel at ease. I love the effect dogs can have on people's emotions.

 Comment Written 25-Jan-2023

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reply by the author on 25-Jan-2023

Thank you Bill. Yes, dogs are wonderful at caring intuitively.
Wendy

Comment from Wayne Fowler

Excellent

Wow! Very cool.
Very nicely written. Good work.
Sunny sounds like a treasure.
I've read other accounts of empathetic pets. The phenomenon is amazing.
Best wishes.

 Comment Written 25-Jan-2023

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reply by the author on 25-Jan-2023

Thank you very much Wayne. Yes, their intuitive understanding and care, and just knowing how to help, are quite remarkable. Thank you, a lovely review!
Wendy

Comment from Sarah Das Gupta

Excellent

An anecdote that is full of hope and optimism. Animals can react intuitively and show affection to other animals and of course, people. Good luck to Sunny on the next venture! He is starting with the right name!

 Comment Written 25-Jan-2023

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reply by the author on 25-Jan-2023

Thanks so much Sarah. Believe it or not, his name was Crank when I got him. (He's a rescue pet.) I had to change his name immediately to one which reflected his personality.
Wendy

Comment from Sarah Tummey

Excellent

I enjoyed reading about your trip to the vet. Your dog sounds very compassionate, which is great, considering the job he's going into. I hope it all goes well for you, and by the way, thank you so much for the reviewing nomination. I think it might have been the first one I've had, and I really appreciate it.

 Comment Written 25-Jan-2023

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reply by the author on 25-Jan-2023

You are welcome re nomination.
Thank you so much for a lovely review, and yes, I think he will do a great job. Looking forward to starting in a few days.
Wendy