My work is inspired by Karen Dong's research, "Obtaining Animal Assisted Therapy for Geriatric Psychiatry Patients." I created this piece to signify the potential benefits of introducing therapy dogs to patients, especially dementia patients. My short story reflects the bleak perspective dementia sufferers may experience. A therapy dog may affect the staff they come in contact with as well; therefore, I include the doctor, "Newspaper Man." My family is at a greater risk for developing dementia or Alzheimer's than most people, so the increase in therapy dog assistance to geriatric patients may be key for my relatives.