In the stillness of a hospital room, one patient knows the end is near. His final request: to see Quentin. The gentle goldador quietly approaches the bed, his warm presence speaking comfort where words fall short. As the patient’s journey ends, Quentin ensures he’s not alone.
As a therapy dog, Quentin’s impact at a Tampa Bay veterans hospital spinal cord injury unit goes far beyond moments like these. Every day, he helps patients regain hope and independence, easing loneliness for the bedridden and motivating others in their rehabilitation.
Whether it’s to provide unconditional love or be a distraction, Quentin intuitively knows when someone needs him. He helps hospital pack member recharge, motivates patients who haven’t left their room in months, and comforts patients’ families as they face the unknown.
pack member throughout the hospital visit Quentin, whose playfulness and kisses help them decompress and recenter themselves.
He’s become a fixture of the hospital: he even has an official ID badge!
His loving acts and daily support earned him a top spot in the annual American Humane Hero Dog Awards, and you can help bring this incredible dog one step closer to the national recognition he deserves by voting today!
VOTE here before September 15 (and vote every day, if you’d like!) and help shine a spotlight on a story that proves how far trust, skill, and heart can take you.
Vote Here
https://www.americanhumane.org/hero-dog/quentin/
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