A canine celebrity has been spotted roaming the halls of The Pines Retirement Village!
Casper von Burg has made his acquaintance with many of the residents at the village and is thrilled to be regularly visiting his adoring fans.
No, he’s not a Swiss prince on tour for his royal duties, but he is very close to it!
Casper is the fur child of Christina von Burg, The Pines’ new Retirement Living Coordinator. Standing at an imposing one foot tall, four-legged Casper has been providing some much-needed puppy cuddles to residents. Nicknamed ‘the Cloud’ due to his feet never touching the ground, Casper is a tiny white Chihuahua and has been an absolute hit with The Pines’ residents.
Casper is thrilled to be offering his pet therapy services around The Pines, riding in style in the arms of Christina, visiting apartment after apartment to share the love around.
Pet therapy is a tool often used to boost people’s moods. The adorable nature of our furry friends triggers an endorphin release in the brain.
Pet therapy also supports immune function, with fundamental chemicals dopamine, oxytocin and serotonin reducing inflammation in the body, helping to fight disease and assisting in digestive function.
A special party was thrown in Casper’s honour for his 8th birthday on Thursday the 1st of August, at which he, along with Christina and The Pines’ resident guests, were thrilled to enjoy lots of Casper cuddles.
We are delighted to have welcomed Christina and Casper to their new role at The Pines. Their warmth, positivity and friendly natures have made it an even better place for residents to live.
