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End of an Era: Therapy Dog Myra Bids Farewell to Paediatric Cancer Patients at TMH

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26 Jul, 2024

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Paediatric cancer patients at Tata Memorial Hospital (TMH) recently gathered to bid an emotional farewell to Myra, a 12-year-old Golden Retriever who has served as their beloved furry therapist for over a year.


On Thursday, Myra retired after spreading countless smiles and comforting children in the hospital’s OPD. With heartfelt hugs and wagging tails, Myra said goodbye, leaving behind a legacy of joy and healing.


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Myra, an abandoned dog who was given a second chance at life, was rescued and trained by Behroze Mistry, a certified dog therapist. Together, they started visiting the OPD twice a week, where Myra would engage with children who were often anxious about their treatments and tests. The pediatric OPD, which sees about 300 patients daily, quickly became a haven of comfort and laughter thanks to Myra’s soothing presence.


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Introduced in January 2023, TMH’s Dog Therapy program aims to improve the mental well-being of young cancer patients and aid their recovery. Hospital reports suggest that children involved in the program have shown improved moods, leading to better clinical outcomes and reduced drop-out rates from treatment programs.


Myra's friendly nature and gentle snuggles provided much-needed relief to children apprehensive about medical procedures, and even those undergoing rigorous cancer treatments found joy in dancing to Bollywood songs with their furry friend.


While Myra is retiring due to her age, the therapy program will continue with a new recruit: Sufi, a one-year-old Golden Retriever, who has been trained to carry on Myra’s legacy.


As the hospital bids farewell to Myra, the staff and patients eagerly anticipate welcoming Sufi, ensuring that the spirit of this unique therapy program lives on at TMH.

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