Governor Tony Evers made a visit to Mayo Clinic Health System on Tuesday to celebrate National Service Dog Month.
LA CROSSE, Wis. (WXOW) – Governor Tony Evers made a visit to Mayo Clinic Health System on Tuesday to celebrate National Service Dog Month.
The governor was able to see some of the commands and tasks that the La Crosse facility’s three dogs-Luna, Luka, and Lilly-perform while assisting patients who enjoy their company.
“It’s nice to have somebody just there. You can pet them and scratch their back and they appreciated that so they come back for more. Oh it’s nice and then when you go you know she looks back at you and says ‘See you later’,” said patient Dallas Nelson.
The dogs know 40 different commands to help patients or provide comfort in a time of need.