I got inspired for writing Patches the Therapy Dog as I was taking him to visit my mom in a nursing home. Patches was getting depressed while she was not at home with him. So we got clearance by the nursing home so we could take him to come visit her. The reunion was priceless on both parts Patches would sing so loud and happy; it brought tears of joy rolling down my face watching their bond once again. Patches would run up on her bed and land on the calling button for the nurse When the nurse comes in she too is happy to see me along with all the patients there.