Dakota and Melanie pay regular visits to Madison Retirement and Memory Care Center and Give Kids the World. Among the events they have participated in are: National Healthcare Coalition Preparedness Conference, Dog Day at Harry P. Leu Gardens, Universal Studios Employee Appreciation Week and Poocharella. Melanie readily admits that she and Dakota don’t have a favorite facility because they love them all! Wherever they go, they meet or re-visit the most wonderful people.
“Off the clock,” Dakota attends Saturday morning play dates where her favorite friends are Olivia, Ruby, Honey, Milo and Tink. They spend two hours running after Frisbees, playing with toys, chasing each other, sniffing, rolling in the grass and drinking lots of water. She also loves walking, hiking and camping, going to the beach and being with her humans.
As for the future: Melanie plans on visiting new facilities and attending more events with young Dakota to bolster her confidence and help her to mature.
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