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She\u2019s 97. Sharp as ever, stuck in that wheelchair after the fall. We visit once a week, perhaps twice. But lately, it\u2019s not us she\u2019s been waiting for\u2014it\u2019s the dog.<\/p>\n

He\u2019s not part of the facility\u2019s therapy program. No vest, no handler. He appears at 3:40 p.m. precisely, sits by her door like he owns the place, and lets her rest her hand on his head as if it\u2019s the most natural thing in the world.<\/p>\n

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She\u2019s 97. Sharp as ever, stuck in that wheelchair after the fall. We visit once a week, perhaps twice. But lately, it\u2019s not us she\u2019s been waiting for\u2014it\u2019s the dog. He\u2019s not part of the facility\u2019s therapy program. No vest, no handler. He appears at 3:40 p.m. precisely, sits by her door like he owns…<\/p>\n

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