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“The patients are pretty much stuck in their rooms for their own safety. So, we would sit outside in my front yard where I’m next to a golf course and there’s all this greenery and birds chirping,” Benzel explained. “I was hoping it would give them a sense of normalcy.”“It’s almost like Loki understands what’s going on and she hangs, which is pretty amazing,” she said. “Obviously, it doesn’t make up for not having Loki there in person.
Even though people think Rottweilers look scary, Loki is a calm dog, who just loves to snuggle and relax. She's so chill that she doesn't even react to other dogs, no matter how much they bark.When Loki worked in the hospital, she encouraged non-compliant patients to do their physical therapy, and she helped those with “white coat syndrome” relax.
When Loki provides virtual dog therapy, she often just rests her head in Caroline Benzel's lap and sometimes glances at the screen.“ all loved Loki and they offered to get me scrubs for her,” she explained. “There was never any question about the big black dog when she started wearing her scrubs. Everyone would just laugh when they see her walking down the hallway.”
Working with Loki in the hospital — and now virtually — also helps Benzel as she grapples with the stress of medical school and the pandemic. "Loki was therapeutic for me being a medical student and helping me feel like I'm actually doing something that's giving back," she said.
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