The every dog - Buddy Barnette

Buddy is the best dog. Yes, I'm biased, but who wouldn't be? He was Papa's die hard confidant for a year, Gram's saving grace and my little man.
While Gram's is at the rehab center, I bring Buddy to her. She gets all teary eyed every time she sees him - a long lost friend! The other residents love to pet him too.
I often thought that hospitals should have pets.... I've heard the hype about germs, bacteria blah blah blah. What could replace a soft velvety furry ear and a cold nose? NOTHING!