Cinnamon crossed the bridge from an accident on November 3rd. She was a tiny three and a half pound Yorkie with the spirit of a Great Dane! She thought she was as big as they come, since little did not mean not mighty to her! She became a Therapy Pal in December of 2018 and served her two years well. She loved kids in particular and working with the reading programs. Her last assignment was working with the Corinth Academy. She was a delight to have in that group as the kids looked forward to seeing her. Cinnamon was three years old and left us way too early. We never understand why they leave us rather they are seniors or young adults. We do know each of us learns something from our different canine loves. 

Cinnamon had her purpose and I am sure Jean learned from her. We were fortunate Jean shared Cinnamon with us. Those who knew the little tyke, knew they had met a special big personality in a tiny body. Each dog teaches a special lesson and affects us similarly and differently. All therapy dogs teach unconditional love for sure. They may encourage paternal or maternal, protective instincts or just teach us to respect animals in general. We may just need to learn to be more tolerant of others. Whatever it is, we are blessed with dogs who can and do convey to us what we need to learn. Cinnamon was no exception. She showed no matter what one would think she could or couldn’t do, she showed she would try and she accomplished so much. Those of us who knew her or even met her, will miss her. She was a giant in her own little cute way. She was a wonderful Therapy Pal who made her contribution to this world way too quickly for us who have to remain without her. Rest, rest, sweet little Cinnamon, in peace.