Carol

I wanted to share with you the story of how Carol, a Golden Retriever, came to be the family dog of Sumner Place Skilled Nursing & Rehabilitation and how Carol needs some tender loving nursing and rehabilitation care.

The story of Carol, a Golden Retriever, joining the Sumner Place family begins with prior resident Kay Arlene Puckett. The progression of Alzheimer’s disease created the necessity for Kay to need skilled nursing placement with an emphasis on memory support. Kay’s family was humbled by the experience-loving care witnessed during her stay. Kay’s family has stated, “Sumner Place taught us patience, compassion, cooperation, and showed us how to live in the moment, listen to each other and make the most of any situation”. The Kay Arlene Puckett family and Sumner Place staff identified having a pet would enhance the living setting for all. In honor of Kay, her family provided a Golden Retriever named Carol to our family.

Carol loves her Sumner Place family more than she loves herself. When you talk with residents and team members about Carol, you feel warmth, friendship, laughter and beauty that speak of home. Carol has a spirit of life, love and respect that reminds us our actions and words should uplift each person as a valued individual, a member of our family.

Recently Carol appeared to have injured her leg. Carol was diagnosed with a torn anterior cruciate ligament which required surgical repair. Carol had her anterior cruciate ligament surgically repaired by Dr. Martin Ramm of Rockbrook Animal Clinic in Omaha. Nebraska Animal Medical Center has generously donated post-surgical nursing care with rehabilitation. Carol’s companionship is missed but everyone knows she is getting the best of the best in animal health care! The Sumner Place family is more than thankful, we appreciate the “Yes I can” attitude and commitment these animal health care centers are providing to Carol.

Tammy B.

You can read more about Carol in the Lincoln Journal Star.