For the past several years Remington Heights (www.remingtonheightsretirement.com), a local senior living community, has welcomed some very special visitors each month of the furry variety.  Hosting a pet-friendly event for residents to enjoy, Remington Heights invites two area organizations that specialize in pet therapy to bring a group of service dogs for some much needed playtime and snuggles.  These organizations, Midlands Pet Therapy Group (www.midlandspettherapy.com) and Domesti-PUPS (www.domesti-pups.org), focus on serving the community in whatever way they can and in this case, bringing therapy dogs to spend time with the seniors brings smiles to so many faces in addition to the wealth of health benefits associated with pet interaction.

The residents absolutely love the company of the therapy dogs, gathering each month and eagerly awaiting the time spent with several sweet, well-mannered visitors.  Among the residents and pets that spend time together, there are usually many familiar faces in the group as well as a few new friends to make—human and furry alike. These friendly, loveable therapy dogs are trained specifically to visit hospitals, nursing homes, assisted living facilities and other institutions.  Their presence offers companionship and joy to those who are no longer able to have or care for dogs of their own.  This event each month is also a welcome opportunity for socialization among the residents and pets as well as offering a variety of benefits that promote good health and wellness.

Remington Heights is a full-service senior living community situated in the heart of Omaha offering the finest in independent living and assisted living. Conveniently located between 120th and 132nd Streets just north of Dodge Street and right around the corner from hospitals, medical clinics, shopping and a variety of casual and fine dining restaurants, the beautiful community and its dedicated staff offer an extensive range of services.

For more information about Remington Heights, please call (402) 493- 5807 or visit the website at www.remingtonheightsretirement.com.

For more information about Midlands Pet Therapy Group, find them online at www.midlandspettherapy.com.
For more information about Domesti-PUPS, please call 1-866-515-PUPS, email omaha@domesti-pups.org, or visit www.domesti-pups.org.