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MAX THE WONDER DOG A HOWLING SUCCESS
Max the Wonder (well-being) Dog is (bow) wowing exclusive audiences in Adelaide’s western suburbs bringing smiles and contagious gleeful moments on tours of residential support homes run by One Care Support Services.
Cuddling a furry companion can help chase away the blues, and now science is proving its worth.
Residents and visitors are entranced by the antics of Max whose ancestry could be linked to a distant canine relative in the Great Moscow Circus. Of mixed origins, but with a generous helping of cappuccino-coloured Chihuahua, Max is unquestionably an adored pin-up item for staff and residents.
Of indeterminate gender, Max is not giving interviews, but daily shows in appearances at One Care facilities in West Croyden and Woodville West speak for themselves.
Accompanied by Chief Minder and One Care Licensed Manager Sara O. on her daily rounds, Max is always out front scouting the tiled corridors for signs of a gentle pat from a delighted resident or a friendly hullo as the official party maintains a brisk pace chatting to care staff along the way and attending to the multitude of tasks needed to keep the establishment performing at optimum efficiency.
Max’s contribution to the health and wellbeing of people living in supported accommodation at each of One Care Support Services’ licensed facilities cannot be overstated. With big brown eyes, perky ears crowned with tufts of crème-coloured fur and a tail that is in perpetual motion, Max brings mirth, warmth, and love to all who catch a glimpse of the star of the show.
A number of scientific studies have demonstrated there are links between humans and dogs that have beneficial psychological effects. Bonding with an animal can ease adverse mental health symptoms, give you companionship and confidence, and add a healthy level of structure to your days if you happen to be physically infirm.
Therapeutic benefits of dogs are increasingly recognised in places providing support services to those with special physical or mental health needs. Clinical settings are opening their doors to animal-assisted interventions – pet therapy, in other words – used alongside conventional medicine.
One Care Support Services is one such facility. It understands the positive impacts of having a dog ‘on staff’. Max is a cappuccino-coloured Chihuahua who brings joy and comfort to clients and employees living and working in supported accommodation at each of One Care Support Services’ Federally-accredited facilities.
While it can be difficult to appreciate, you don’t have to carry all your cares on your own. Dogs can make a big difference, and bonding with one can help ease your symptoms.
Max the Wonder (well-being) Dog is (bow) wowing exclusive audiences in Adelaide’s western suburbs bringing smiles and contagious gleeful moments on tours of residential support homes run by One Care Support Services.
Residents and visitors are entranced by the antics of Max whose ancestry could be linked to a distant canine relative in the Great Moscow Circus. Of mixed origins, but with a generous helping of cappuccino-coloured Chihuahua, Max is unquestionably an adored pin-up item for staff and residents.
Of indeterminate gender, Max is not giving interviews, but daily shows in appearances at One Care facilities in West Croyden and Woodville West speak for themselves.
Accompanied by Chief Minder and One Care Licensed Manager Sara O. on her daily rounds, Max is always out front scouting the tiled corridors for signs of a gentle pat from a delighted resident or a friendly hullo as the official party maintains a brisk pace chatting to care staff along the way and attending to the multitude of tasks needed to keep the establishment performing at optimum efficiency.
Max’s contribution to the health and wellbeing of people living in supported accommodation at each of One Care Support Services’ licensed facilities cannot be overstated. With big brown eyes, perky ears crowned with tufts of crème-coloured fur and a tail that is in perpetual motion, Max brings mirth, warmth, and love to all who catch a glimpse of the star of the show.
Cuddling a furry companion can help chase away the blues, and now science is proving its worth.
A number of scientific studies have demonstrated there are links between humans and dogs that have beneficial psychological effects. Bonding with an animal can ease adverse mental health symptoms, give you companionship and confidence, and add a healthy level of structure to your days if you happen to be physically infirm.
Therapeutic benefits of dogs are increasingly recognised in places providing support services to those with special physical or mental health needs. Clinical settings are opening their doors to animal-assisted interventions – pet therapy, in other words – used alongside conventional medicine.
One Care Support Services is one such facility. It understands the positive impacts of having a dog ‘on staff’. Max is a cappuccino-coloured Chihuahua who brings joy and comfort to clients and employees living and working in supported accommodation at each of One Care Support Services’ Federally-accredited facilities.
While it can be difficult to appreciate, you don’t have to carry all your cares on your own. Dogs can make a big difference, and bonding with one can help ease your symptoms.