11/19/09

Moments with Baxter

Melissa Joseph

Show Description:
Baxter, now 18 years old, is a rescue dog, part golden retriever and part chow, who came to Melissa Joseph when he was two years old. At the time, he was going to be euthanized because he had heartworms and his owners could not afford to treat him. A friend of Melissa's saved him but could not keep Baxter herself, as she already had too many rescued dogs. Melissa's friend described him as adorable along with the quetion, "Will you take him, please?" Thus began her life with Baxter.
Melissa Baxter has been volunteering with her therapy dog, Baxter, for over four years. After several years at San Diego Hospice and The Insitute of Palliative Medicine, she and Baxter currently volunteer at Palomar Pomerado Hospital in San Diego.

"Baxter's inspirational story reminds us how dogs can teach us to live fully in each moment; even if that moment may be our last."
Cesar Millan, the Dog Whisperer

http://www.momentswithbaxter.com

Guest Bio:
Melissa Joseph has been volunteering with her therapy dog, Baxter, for over four years. After several years at San Diego Hospice and the Institute of Palliative Medicine, she and Baxter currently volunteer at Palomar Pomerado Hospital in San Diego. She is also an adjunct teacher of writing and literature.