Many deaths worldwide have been because of the COVID-19, making it a real danger for humans. Frontline workers are particularly vulnerable to the infection because they are the ones caring for patients who are infected.
According to Dr. Susan Ryan and her colleagues at the Rose Medical Center in Denver, the battle they have been fighting since the outbreak of the virus began has been physically and mentally exhausting for them. Fortunately, one of their teammates helped them get through each day.
Dr. Ryan is not only a hospital emergency physician, but also a volunteer puppy raiser for Canine Companions for Independence (CCI). It is a non-profit organization whose purpose is to enhance the lives of persons with disabilities by providing them with highly trained assistance dogs and great partnerships.
Wynn is the dog’s name, and Dr. Ryan has owned her for nearly two years. Even the medical staff has developed feelings for Wynn because they have all received care from her. Despite enduring the toughest year of their lives, Dr. Ryan stated that her dog had taught her the importance of remaining in the present. The first time may have been the most terrifying because they did not know whether they would survive, but with their promise to heal the sick and the dog by their side, things were at least manageable.
Everyone was saddened by the departure of their support system, the dog who functioned as everyone’s stress reliever on difficult days. Wynn was obliged to return to CCI to continue her service dog training for people in need. Due to her unanticipated departure, members of the emergency crew gathered for a farewell ceremony and even created signs proclaiming her to be a hero.
Wynn has unquestionably played a significant role in their ability to give her a heartfelt farewell.
In the following video, it is demonstrated how the hospital staff managed stress with the assistance of Wynn during those hard moments.
Source: TODAY