a horse invites itself to an Ehpad

We do not go incognito in an Ehpad, but what about when it comes to a horse? In Flangebouche (Doubs), the doors of Ehpad St-Joseph open wide for Dounka. As soon as she reached the second floor, she was already receiving praise. “It’s amazing to see her on the second floor of a building, it’s not ordinary. She took the elevator like everyone else”, marvels a resident. The advantage with Dounka is that she invites herself everywhere. She is always patient, polite and attentive.

“She is extraordinary”

Nathalie Billerrey, executive within the establishment, indicates: “We were able to see that we had residents who no longer spoke […] and who, again, find the word in contact with the animal. It’s amazing.” The residents laugh heartily at the animal’s contact. Emmanuelle Pfrimmer, zootherapist, rejoices: “She just likes people. She likes going to people. She’s sweet. […] She is extraordinary.” Faced with Dounka, some residents take the plunge, others prefer to talk about his protective shoes. Dounka left without a dung, impeccable to the end of the hooves.