We are so thrilled to share this Heartwarming video interview with wonderful Jen and Gizmo the Therapy Dog and Wonder Doglet from https://www.facebook.com/GizmosFrens
Their generosity and kindness inspire us – and their work in the Hartford Public Library and various schools inspires countless children. They make a difference every day visiting hospitals, dialysis centres, schools and libraries. It is amazing how Therapy dogs like Gizmo can help with healing, anxiety, self esteem and reading. Gizmo the 3.5lb Wonder Doglet is unbelievably cute and sweet, and brings smiles to people wherever he visits.
See behind the scenes HERE
We will donate 40% of YouTube revenue from this Heartwarming video in 2014 to Homeward Bound Rescue (Kilo my foster dog’s Rescue).
Thank you everyone please share this great story and help dogs in need.
Jen says
Thank you, Talent Hounds. You put your heart into your work, and it shows! Humbled to be a part of your mission.
Talent Hounds says
Thank you so much for everything you and Gizmo do! We love being Frens and sharing such inspirational stories. XS
Karen Ransom says
Jen and Gizmo are my neighbors. I know firsthand all of the wonderful things they do in the community. Once we had a neighbor who was very distressed about something in their life, and without hesitation, Jen let the neighbor “borrow” Gizmo for the night to try to ease her anxiety. So without people like Jen, there wouldn’t be dogs like Gizmo.
Talent Hounds says
Thanks!! We agree – Jen is awesome – so positive, kind and generous – it is no surprise that Gizmo is so sweet. Together, they do so much to help others. XS
Cathy Armato says
What a great video! Gizmo truly is an awesome dog giving back in so many ways. My Husky and I are a therapy dog team, participating in a Paws2Read program as well, in Phoenix AZ. Gizmo’s small size probably makes him even more approachable to kids, as some are scared of larger dogs.
Love & Biscuits,
Cathy, Isis & Phoebe
http://www.dogsluvusandweluvthem.blogspot.com
Talent Hounds says
Lovely to meet you Cathy. Your angel looks very special too. I bet she helps a lot of kids. I hope we can do more with Paws2Read in the future. X Susie
Jen says
Aww Cathy, Isis and Phoebe, what a treat to meet an excellent Paws2Read colleague from AZ! Your blog is wonderful – will share on Gizmo’s page. <3 Also, please stop by and say hi to Gizmo's excellent FB girlfren Zoe the Therapy Dog at http://www.facebook.com/ZoeTheTherapyDog She lives near Phoenix!
Tiffany's Diamond Dogs says
That is wonderful!
Talent Hounds says
Aww Thanks! XS
Christy Paws says
What a great story. So wonderful that Gizmo can help in so many ways.
Talent Hounds says
Thanks so much. It is truly wonderful XS
Rachele Baker, DVM says
Wonderful video! I love hearing stories about how therapy dogs help people! Great job Gizmo and Jen!
Talent Hounds says
Aww thanks Rachele. I do too, this has been a real passion project. So lucky to have met friends or Frens like them.
Jen says
Thank you, Dr. Baker. We think what you do to raise awareness for animal causes through your blog is wonderful. Looking forward to working with you on a future post. 🙂 Cuz we’re frens.
Dolly the Doxie says
Thanks so much for sharing Gizmo’s story! Love Dolly
Talent Hounds says
Thanks Dolly! They really are amazing
Golden Woofs: Sugar says
Woof to Gizmo 🙂 Sugar is a therapy dog too and she goes to the read to the dog library. Therapy Dogs Rocks! Golden Woofs
Talent Hounds says
They sure do!!!! Maybe we can come and film Sugar one day too. I really love the reading programs- so many benefits for kids, especially those with challenges. I plan to do more to research and support. XS
Mark at DBDT says
What a great video, Thanks for highlight the work Gizmo and Jen and Therapy Dogs everywhere.Such good work.
Talent Hounds says
Thanks Mark. It’s very inspiring for me! XS
Pawesome Cats says
Gizmo is just adorable – what an inspiration dog!
Chewy the Golden says
I love how the kids hold their books so Gizmo can see!
Talent Hounds says
I know- so cute! and very effective. Gizmo makes them feel like great readers. XS
Tenacious Little Terrier says
Mr. N just started therapy work a few weeks ago! He’s working with kids at a domestic violence shelter.
Talent Hounds says
How wonderful! I bet Mr N brings smiles to kids who really need them. The non-verbal communication and empathy must be very good XS
hilary says
it is amazing how much animals help… Gizmo is awesome!
Talent Hounds says
Thanks Hilary. We think Gizmo is awesome too XS
Jen Gabbard says
Gizmo is so sweet, and for a therapy dog he’s absolutely perfect – people are so easily connected with sweet, calm dogs, and his size is great for anyone that’s not too familiar with dogs.
Rachel Sheppard says
I love when therapy dogs are promoted. It is so important that the general public understands that we need dogs in our lives!