If you have spent time convalescing in a hospital you know how boring it can be — and how much you look forward to visitors to help pass the time. But imagine if ‘Doug The Great’ appeared at your bedside pulling an endless stream of coloured silk from his hat! Or, ‘Parker’ a golden retriever knelt beside your bed and gently nuzzled your hand. Patient therapy provided by specially-trained pets and entertainers has been been provided for many years at the Brantford General and Willett Hospitals, and it is just what the doctor ordered. Doug Hunt, a Guinness World Record holder for stilt walking, and Bruce Wilson (Parker’s handler) — are in the studio.