Dr Cronin said Dougie – who has starred alongside Hollywood heartthrob Johnny Depp in promotional shots for the Pirates of the Caribbean films – could carry and be susceptible to disease.Are they worried about him giving a disease to the people at the nursing home, or worried he'll catch something from the nursing home?
Poole mayor Chris Bulteel appreciated Dr Cronin’s expertise, but said the three animals on show seemed to be well treated.And given they are all elderly, what other chance would they get to see these animals? Even a zoo visit would be hard going for some...
He added: “A lot of the people there were elderly and probably some were quite lonely, so it was great to see big smiles on their faces. I really think that animals can have a therapeutic effect.”
Care home manager Janet Matthews agreed the booking after Amazing Animals featured on a television programme with Alan Titchmarsh.Good for you!
She said: “Everybody clearly enjoyed the occasion and if it’s good enough for Alan Titchmarsh, it’s good enough for us.”
I'm beginning to think some people don't really like animals, as much as they hate people...
'I'm beginning to think some people don't really like animals, as much as they hate people...'
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely - and even when 'oppressed species' aren't in the picture to compete for affection. The more a bleeding-heart liberal professes his love for humanity, the greater his disdain/contempt for actual people. The bleeding heart's concern is almost always an abstraction.
Damn, this is the rather delicious Alison Cronin coming out with this PC drivel. I thought she was one of the good guys as well as having fantastic cheek bones as it were... my illusions are shattered!
ReplyDelete"The more a bleeding-heart liberal professes his love for humanity, the greater his disdain/contempt for actual people. "
ReplyDeleteIt does seem that way, doesn't it?
"I thought she was one of the good guys as well as having fantastic cheek bones as it were... my illusions are shattered!"
Oh, dear... ;)