Monday, July 25, 2022

Reading to Shelter Dogs

 I recently learned from Sandra's blog that reading to shelter dogs is a good thing. Have you heard about this?  It can lower their stress and improve their adoption chances.

Son K and I didn't get covid, I had mentioned last week about it running through our family.  We have tested negative a couple of times since husband M tested negative himself.

We saw the new Elvis movie.  It is more of a biography.  We enjoyed it very much.  I felt like clapping at the end.  It is not an entertaining movie, quite serious but gripping.  It moved along at a good pace.  We never realized the important black influence on Elvis' music at a time when there was so much racism in the US (as there still is today).

I remember when we entered the movie theatre we went to a kiosk to scan and print our tickets. There often are no people at a counter to do this for you anymore. Husband M helped an older couple (like us, maybe even a bit older) find where to point their phones on the machines to scan and print their tickets.  They thanked him and he told them he just found out how to do it the last time he was there.  Times are changing so quickly.

24 comments:

Angie's Recipes said...

Interesting! I didn't know that.

DeniseinVA said...

That’s such a sweet thing to do for shelter dogs, especially if it improves their chances of getting adopted. Glad to see you and your son didn’t get Covid. Some family members of ours have been through it, one saying it was brutal. My son and daughter-in-law went to see the Elvis movie and they said it was very good. Sweet of your husband to help the older couple with their tickets. We would be in that category. I haven’t been to the movies in a long time.

My name is Erika. said...

I love the idea of reading to shelter dogs. Dogs just love the human voice, don't they? I want to see Elvis one of these days also. Hope your husband improves soon!

baili said...

how nice that you and your son did not get the germ dear friend!
glad you guys enjoyed the movie .
hugs and blessings!

Cherry Blossoms said...

Sweet idea! Great that you guys helped that couple too!

gigi-hawaii said...

I might see that movie. But not in the theater.

gigi-hawaii said...

I would like to see that movie, but not in the theater.

Pam said...

Glad you did not get COVID. My son got it the week after I left Calif. I tested to be sure cause I was having headaches, which is a normal for me but you never know. Its crazy mess. I just wanted to stay away from others if I had it. I have heard from several sources that the Elvis movie is AMAZING>

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Present by M said...

I'm so happy to read that you and your son are tested negative.

Anonymous said...

I also red cats enjoy music I will watch to see if the elvis movie comes to cable in the future sounds good

Hena Tayeb said...

Yay for not getting Covid. Times are changing and too fast for the older generations to keep up with. My in laws still need printed boarding pass, can't figure out QR codes.

Ane said...

É verdade, as coisas estão mudando rápido demais e nós temos que ir nos adaptando. Parabéns por não estar com Covid! Não vi este filme.
Boa semana pra vc!
:-*

J.P. Alexander said...

Siempre es bueno ayudar y si los tiempos cambian. Te mando un beso.

peppylady (Dora) said...

I heard children with emotional issues, reading to animals is way to heal.
Coffee is on and stay safe

dellgirl said...

This is very interesting, and it is also helpful. I had no idea about this. Wishing you well, my friend. Have a wonderful week! Thank you for sharing this.

Adam said...

I hope to see the Elvis movie eventually

Elkes Lebensglück said...

I'm glad you and your family don't have Covid. I also really like the Elvis movie. With the tickets, oh yes I would have problems there too, great that your husband helped.
Reading to me reminds me when I read to my children when they were little, how my dog was there and pricked up his ears and there he lay so calmly. That's nice for the dogs.
Greetings Elke

Jenn Jilks said...

Yes, so many new things to learn. Glad COVID didn't smack into you.
(ツ) from Jenn Jilks , ON, Canada!

Ananka said...

News to me but great to help the dogs :-D

Good your are covid free.

Anonymous said...

I didn't even know there was an Elvis movie out! Goes to show how out of touch I am with what's playing at the theater.

Granny Annie said...

I am now telling stories to my two dogs every morning (two mornings). My seventeen year old Slim listens but seems to think I have gone crazy. My six year old Frankie seems to be really listening. They are not shelter dogs and I am not trying to find them new homes but it seems.they deserve some changes in their lives stuck inside away from the blazing hot outdoors. I did go with a group to the theater yesterday to see WHERE THE CRAWDAD SINGS. It wasn't as fancy a theater as yours but it was strange to be in a crowded room for the first time in over two years. The movie was great but will I still think that when I come down with COVID?..

Aishu said...

That's so sweet! :) I'm hoping to see the movie soon!

Lowcarb team member said...

Hadn't heard about reading to dogs ...
Pleased you are Covid free ...
Glad you enjoyed the movie ...

All the best Jan