Scout was summoned spiritually and he knew he has a mission at the nursing facility. He desperately needed love himself and understood he can both receive and give. Love is all that matters. In the end, it’s our compassion, mercy, commitment, respect, trust, and understanding that we take with us into the hereafter. Scout, and all animals, deserve a safe, healthy furever home. 🐶
Something drew Scout to the Nursing home. He came back 3 times. Maybe a former owner was there but you don't know how far he came from so that's strange. It's like he just showed up. Maybe a Guardian Angel sent him there. He claimed the Nursing home as his place and he wants to be around elderly. He is providing love & companionship to the residents ans staff and that is wonderful for them. Did they ever say how old they think Scout is?
Amazing how he found his own way there, escaped the shelter, and wouldn't give up until they let him stay. It's almost as if his previous person, perhaps an elderly woman who was taken and put in this home, sent him there after she passed to comfort and give companionship to the other residents. We'll never know what he experienced, maybe a stray left on the streets (bb pellets!), but likewise, there are probably residents who can no longer communicate about their own pasts or express feelings, except w/this dog. Just goes to show there's so much about the animal, natural, and spritual realms that we may never completely understand - until it's our time, too.💕🐾🌈🕊️
I totally agree with you. I honestly think many seniors would benefit from having someone to love and take care of. Thank you so much for doing this and giving this beautiful dog a forever home!🇨🇦🇨🇦🕊🙏
Studies have shown the positive benefits of pets to both physical and mental well being. Pets and "business's" could help each other for a win win. I prefer pet friendly places to do business with.
I have worked in a nursing home for Alzheimer's. Our residents were allowed to bring their own pet. We had dogs, cats; birds, rabbits. In the homes garden, we had a giant tortoise, ducks and chickens. I worked with therapy dog Jack, and Lucy was the home's cat. She would visit daily from room to room. Would she stay in a room and not move on, we knew the sign, that the resident would leave this earthly plane. Having animals in any institution, is an advantage. Through the presence of any animal, very withdrawn; shy, fearful people, are suddenly more sociable.
What an inspiring comment! I've never heard such an ideal situation with Alzheimer's patients and all kinds of pets in the same facility. You don't get better administrators than that. I doubt this was in California.
@@justafan6535 Hi there, the tortoise was brought by one of the residents. It was so funny. When he arrived he came without a pet. After realising that the animals were owned by the residents, he asked if he could also bring a pet. We agreed; as long as it wasn't a snake. A couple of days later his son arrived and deliverd his dads pet, this huge tortoise, that he had for over 30 years. It was a great addition to our variety of animals as everybody found something to feed it. Apples, carrots, lettuce, grapes. Dino, was used to humans and marched from person to person wanting food. Dino is still there, although the owner has passed away. Most likley will survive everybody.🐢
I agree. Pets are so beneficial. Unfortunately one has to consider the possibility of allergic reactions. My mother adored dogs and grew up with them, but became increasingly allergic to them later in life. It god so bad that just being near one would result in a frightening asthma attack that did not respond to drugs. Very sad for her.
Except there is an issue when residents are allergic to dogs. Or the caregivers, for that matter. I’ve known staff to quit because dogs were allowed to stay (in the past) Fortunately, there is a “Pals” program where dogs can visit but not stay. It would announced ahead of time so residents and staff who are allergic could avoid them.
Beautiful story!! I worked in nursing homes for years, and I believe every one of them should have a resident dog. It's gives the dog, not only a loving home, but a sense of purpose. And, as mentioned in the video, it makes it seem more like a home to the residents. 😊💖🙏
Any type of pet would be a benefit to residents, staff and visitors. My local nursing home had birds inside in a custom built aviary and a semi feral cat colony outside. The cats were all caught and "fixed" so not sure if the colony is still there but residents use to go outside to feed and pet them.
I first saw Scout's story on television a little while ago. He had to scale 10 ft chain-link fence, then a 6 ft privacy fence. Talk about determination! He seemed to know where he belonged. Just having him around has to change everyone's lives for the better.
@@notme2day Per Google, Meadowbrook Medical Care Facility (the name is at the bottom left of the screen in the opening shots) is located at 4543 S M Hwy, Bellaire, MI. 49615.
i had a dog and now i decided not to have more but i miss having one and when i,m on the street at times i feel like petting the dogs that pass me by so for these people to be in a home and many of them had dogs in the past will be so uplifting of having scout there i,m sure
My mom worked at a nursing home as i grew up and this stray cat came in one day around christmas and just stayed.. well he stayed in the lobby or the halls but everyone knew that when he went into a room and wouldnt leave. Its because the person was about to pass away. he became known for that and was never wrong. Every time he entered a room the nurses would call the family to come and get ready to say goodbye. They also had a bird in the lobby in a cage and if it started chirping and singing they knew someone was close to death and to get ready to loose someone. Its so weird how animals can sense death coming. And they are never wrong.
What a beautiful story. So reassuring and conformational regarding the magic of animals. About six years ago, I had a cat who clearly came to me in the afternoon when I got home to let me know that she was going to pass very soon. And she did pass early the next morning in my lap. There's a tribe in Australia, probably more than one, where each member becomes aware what day they're going to die. They tell the tribe when they're going to die, which is usually 2 or 3 days in advance. The tribe holds a celebration one day prior. On the day, following the good-byes, the individual walks off into the bush, lays down on the ground, and passes within about two hours time.
Animals like Scout can provide great comfort. The retirement community in which my mom lived had therapy dogs. I was amazed at the IMPACT they had on the residents, especially those in the skilled-nursing wing. Eye contact with a dog and a little snuggle consistently produced calming, focus, and joy, better than any medication could!
I truly believe that every animal is born with a purpose. Among all the animals at the shelter, he’s the only one who would escape to the nursing home of all places when he is free to roam anywhere he wants. He’s meant to be there to comfort. Every nursing home should have a pet. They bring nothing but joy and positivity.
How wonderful!! Thank you for allowing Scout to become a permeant resident of Meadow Brook. He clearly wanted to be there for a reason and I'm so happy the director understood and loved enough to let Scout stay to bring joy, playfulness and happiness to those who welcome his pure innocence.
One of the very best stories l have read. Scout is no longer a stray, he is a guardian and beloved pet by all these people. He knew what he was doing when he walked in through those doors and thankfully the staff had the foresight to see exactly what he wanted to become….a resident. Bless you all for allowing him to do that. He does as much for the human residents as the staff in his own special way. Bless you Scout 🐾❤️🐾
I think all nursing/senior homes should have adopted pets,not only does it provide a loving home for the animals but 100% enriches the lives of the seniors. 🥰
Everyone got rescued in this story! Scout, the residents and the staff. What a beautiful story. Scout is gorgeous. It's wonderful that he found his furever home with so many friends. ❤❤❤❤❤️
Scout is beautiful. he chose this facility to be his home with lots of friends to visit. the last couple of years my late grandma lived in a wonderful facility that had a cat. the cat would always be on her bed. he was a very sweet and loving cat. I think that all nursing home facilities should have a pet either it be a dog or cat. they bring so much joy and help lower blood pressure too!!
Thank you for adopting him. Leave either something set him there. In his heart he knew there was need and he want to fill it. Because he wanted to give all the love we had in his heart to everybody. In the nursing home is his family. I hope more nursing homes follow their lead and adopt animals for the residence.
This is truly an amazing & remarkable story.. thank you all who made it happen for Scout to be able to share his love to the elderly & thank you for sharing it w/the world as well
Thank you for sharing this, and for giving Scout his proper home. This absolutely made my day. Dogs are worth more than all the gold & jewels in the world. What an angel! Thank you so much for taking care of him.
I agree totally! It gives the pooch a job and really helps people going through a hard time. They seem to know who needs a little extra time to be spent with! And the dog seems so.happy to be working around humans, really fulfilling his life also. They seem so proud when they know they've done this!
What a beautiful story ! Scout is where he belongs, bringing joy and comfort to both the residents and workers. God works in mysterious ways. Thank you for sharing this story. 🙏♥️
I literally just saw this story pop up in my feed yesterday in a local news clip. I was bummed there wasn’t more so I was super psyched when I saw this vid in my feed. But srsly all nursing homes should have a pet. I worked in them when I was a troubled teen and assigned mandatory volunteer work to keep me out of trouble in the summer. Some of those places are actual horror, but even the really good ones feel sterile and sad. Having a pet is absolutely a wonderful way to make those places feel like a home.
After reading the title of this story I said to myself that this dog knows someone there at the hospital. This is such a beautiful story and I am so happy he was adopted. Many years ago I use to work in a nursing home. There was a dog there that was adopted and lived there 24/7 A huge help for the patient's well being/staff having that dog around:)
Lovely story! Thank you for adopting him. I hope other care homes follow your example. So many dogs and cats could be saved, and so many lives improved by the love and companionship of these animals.
Amazing story. I wish more nursing homes would adopt shelter pets. I think one of the residents said it best that having Scout there makes it feel more like a 'home'.❤
Στελνω μια μεγαλη αγκαλια αγαπης στους υπεροχους αυτους ανθρωπους που υιοθετησαν αυτο το υπεροχο πλασματακι!!!! Ο θεος να τους εχει παντα καλα για πολλα πολλα χρονια!!!! Με πολυ μεγαλη αγαπη!!!!❤️❤️❤️❤️🙏🙏🙏🙏🇬🇷
Very nice comment! I am also in full agreement with your sentiments. By the way, I think the Greek language is the most beautifully written script in the world. I wish I had studied it in school.
Angels come in all forms and in mysterious ways! What a heartwarming and wonderful story! All facilities like this should have a pup and/or kitty for folks to love on and get it returned! 😇💕
Scout, God bless your long term stay !! ❤ Thank you staff, for opening your arms out & embracing Scout !! I'm crying , hearing his probable history ..Some just touch your heart.
Thank you, thank you for adopting this 4 legged angel. He is definitely meant to be there loving/caring for those residents. God bless sweet Scout and the people he cheers up and loves.❤
What an absolutely beautiful story!! 😄 Dogs just know where they want to be and Scout was drawn to this nursing home!!! 🐶💖 Thankfully he was embraced with open arms!! Lots of them!! 😄His not liking men visitors could tell that a man in his past was unkind to him!! 😔 We adopted a poodle and he would cower if you raised your arm up as if to hit him!!! 😭 Broke our heart's as he was just 12 weeks old!! 💔 So we tried not to raise our arm for a long time and he eventually stopped cowering!!! 🐶💙💖 The smiles on the residents faces are priceless!!! Scout is smothered with love!!! Win win for all!!! 💕 May they have many wonderful years of love and happiness!!! 🙏🐶💕
Yes, our rescue dog was terrified of a raised hand, even though we were only going to stroke him gently. He got past that after a few months and is fine now. I am glad that Scout has found his true home and especially relieved that he managed to cross the road all those times without getting hit by traffic. He knew the residential home needed him and he decided to move in 🙂.
@@catgladwell5684 Oh wonderful to hear your baby is no longer fearful of a raised hand!!! 🐶💕 It was so heartbreaking when our Toby would cower and just being a baby made it worse!!! 😔💔 Yes it was scary him crossing that road!! Just so thrilled how beautiful his life became!!! 🐕💖
More homes should consider doing this. Whether it be a cat or dog, animals bring joy to people. That dog is living his best life in the best home he could ever ask for. ❤
He knew he would make the residence HAPPY & IT'S A GREAT LOVING ENVIRONMENT! GOOD GOING SCOUT! YOU PROTECT ALL YOUR FRIENDS THERE OKAY BUDDY!💯☝️🐾🐕❤️🥰❣️😂🥎
Thank you for such an uplifting heart warming ❤ story! Man's best friend is EVERYONE'S BEST FRIEND! It was meant to be! God Bless you, that home, and that puppy ❤
Wow! What an unbelievably beautiful story! Full of mystery, and heartwarming at the same time. He is an angel disguised as a pup. Not many people out there found thier purpose in life but this dog has. The very definition of happiness.
That is just the most wonderful story and a wonderful animal. He knows where he is needed and is willing to give himself 24/7. That kind of love and devotion is so hard to find and in my experience, can sadly, only be given by a dog. I love that little man!
What a lovely, lovely, LOVELY Boy! Scout is amazing and SO brave for making a break to be with vulnerable people. Scout is a true empath, and he is doing an EXCELLENT job looking out for the People at your care home.. These LOVELY People REALLY LOVE and appreciate this care, and LONG may it continue. My Mum, who is still at home with Parkinson's lost her beloved Jack,a silver toy poodle in 2020 but we keep her going with Friday Night Doggie Visits with Bella the Cockerpoo and Harley the Border terrier. They LOVE coming round for cuddles and their dinner...! Plus my partner and I have a Chocolate Tabby Point Siamese boy named Micah and three Guinea Pigs named Alf, Rufus and Robin. Although they can't visit, their naughty and cute tales keep Mum going. Much love to you and Scout. Thank you SO much for what you are all doing. Xx🥰
HOW did he cross that busy road?! What a wonderful dog -- I'm glad they decided to keep him, though I think he wouldn't have accepted any other outcome.
