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Dr. Andrew Pavilion’s latest resident Lacy pictured right here with resident Bill McLean on his 99th birthday
A Summerland prolonged care facility acquired a bit extra cozy for the vacation season this 12 months, because of workers welcoming in a cuddly Ragdoll kitten as a gift for all their residents to get pleasure from.
Brandi Griffiths, program coordinator at Dr. Andrew Pavilion, mentioned that workers welcomed of their youngest resident ever on Nov. 1, with nine-week-old kitten Lacey Andrew shifting in.
Deciding that the 50 long-term care residents could be tickled with a pet for a Christmas current of their home, supervisor Judi Francis and workers determined to buy a kitten.
Griffiths mentioned there was a little bit of analysis was concerned to seek out the “puurfect match.”
“We decided to purchase a Ragdoll because of their common and charming characteristics,” she added. “They are known to be affectionate, patient, and willing to play often without using their claws.”
All workers, households, and Pavilion residents had been excited and supportive of the concept.
Since there’s at present no program in place for adopting pets for care houses, Griffiths mentioned the recreation workers had been instantly concerned in connecting with an area breeder in Kelowna.
Griffiths mentioned Lacey is saved in a protected and safe atmosphere, with recreation workers accountable for making certain that she has all the pet meals, toys, treats and care she wants. She can be supplied with common vet check-ups.
So far, the kitten’s favorite locations to be embrace the widespread areas, the hallways, and curled up on residents’ beds for a nap.
“Lacey Andrew has been a wonderful addition, and she is adjusting to her new home quite well,” Griffiths added. “She has become an important part of the community, bringing joy to everyone she meets. Her presence has been a great source of comfort and companionship. Everyone is happy to welcome Lacey to the family.”
