I am pleased that some members have joined my group, It really makes me happy to know that there are others who are interested in discussing this very noble decision. Therapy dogs can sometimes make all the difference for ailing people or elderly people. Some people don't have family who visit them and so they sit alone in the facility for long periods of time. This leads to depression and can exacerbate ailments or make their lives seem pointless. A therapy dog can mean all the difference in the world to these people, a stranger can visit and talk but it's just not the same. Dogs can become friends so much faster than a human, a warm fuzzy body and loving wet tongue can make the world a better place. I welcome you all to this group and may the joy you bring to the people you and your dog touch be given back to you tenfold.