Spirit & Prince
Breed:Shetland sheepdogs
Barking from:WA
Job title:Therapy Dogs at Fiona Stanley Hospital
What's up dog?
Since Oct 2020 Spirit and Prince have been visiting the patients in Fiona Stanley Hospital State Rehab Unit on a weekly basis.
The patients love their visits, they make a positive impact on their recovery. Many of these patients are in the hospital for 6 months or more, they may be from anywhere in the state, they often are missing their pets.
Spending time with Spirit and Prince makes a huge difference to their week.
The dogs bring smiles to all the staff and visitors too.
2025 OZ Top Dog with a Job
Purpose
This award recognises a working dog that goes above and beyond to make a positive impact in the lives of others. Whether supporting people or fellow animals, this dog’s daily efforts help improve wellbeing, provide support, or create meaningful change in their community.
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