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Joyful sounds break the reserved quiet expected in a hospice setting as Rummy happily waltzes into a room.

The patient – a small, frail-looking man tucked into the bed with eyes closed – is surrounded by those who care about him.

“You’re exactly what I needed,” one woman says, reaching down to pat the bernadoodle’s thick coat.

Rummy responds to the human happiness with a gleeful grin, giving in to the pets, and awaiting direction from owner/handler Celine Foucher to perch on the bed and provide comfort to the man.

Puppy love in #yyj – Spent some quality time with Rummy, Celine, Kirsten and others @VictoriaHospice yesterday, here's a peak into the story to come at https://t.co/MTAc7DQ28u . pic.twitter.com/DGnC6eYauF — Victoria News (@VictoriaNe

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