Therapy dog visits are part of community life assistant Karen Gyetvay's animal therapy program.
Green Hill resident Shirlean Russo plays catch with Lady, a therapy dog, during a recent visit to the senior living community. WEST ORANGE -- Residents of Green Hill Senior Living in West Orange receive weekly visits from therapy dogs.
And, on Feb. 26, they welcomed a somewhat famous four-legged guest.
Along with the dogs that regularly visit as part of community life assistant Karen Gyetvay's animal therapy program, Daniel the Miracle Beagle and his owner, Joe Dwyer, dropped by the facility.
Dwyer, who also brought along another rescue, Shelby the pit bull, gave a home to Daniel after he survived a euthanasia procedure. Dwyer told residents Daniel's story and gave him the chance to socialize with the seniors in attendance.
Green Hill Senior Living is located at 103 Pleasant Valley Way.
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