Pippin is a black Shih Tzu. She keeps Brinley company at Trustwell Living Mansfield Place.
“I don't know what she'd do without that dog,” said Andi Sneeringer, Brinley's daughter.
Trustwell Living Mansfield Place is an assisted-living facility that cares for a higher acuity of elderly who need additional care but still like a home setting.
Pets are part of that.
The facility allows its residents to have pets. In honor of National Pet Day (April 11), Trustwell Living hosted a pet party, complete with costumes and accessories for the half-dozen or so dogs. The pooches also enjoyed treats.
National Pet Day dedicates the day to those pets who may not always get the companionship and attention pets deserve. While loving our pets is something we do every day, the observance encourages helping out orphaned pet companions. It will improve their health and enhance their opportunities for adoption.
