Introducing Shelby Hennick, a California-based veterinary technician who is 21 years old.
Three days ago, Dona, Hennick’s grandmother, was admitted to the hospital following a drug reaction.
Hennick revealed to BuzzFeed News that her mother thought about bringing Dona’s dog, Patsy, to visit her. “I just happened to be passing my grandma’s house when she called, so of course I was gonna do it,” Hennick stated.
Although service animals are permitted in hospitals, pets are typically not permitted due to the risk of infection to patients.
Hennick managed to sneak Patsy into the hospital by wrapping her in a blanket and acting like she was a baby.
Because the hospital staff remembered who they were, they just “walked by and waved at them” before heading into Dona’s room, Hennick said.
“Patsy was quiet the whole time and actually kept licking my arm,” she said.
