Journey will not be able to visit patients during the weeks she is receiving chemotherapy, Cook Children's said. She will be available for visits with patients and staff once doctors know how she will respond in between treatments.
During her treatment weeks, Journey will wear a burgundy vest, signifying that she should not be petted or touched as a precautionary measure due to her chemotherapy. Those who see Journey are still welcome to share encouraging words with her as she continues her treatment.
During her treatment weeks, you may see Journey wearing a burgundy vest. This vest will signify she doesn’t need to be petted. You are welcome to share encouraging words with her, but because she will be on chemo precautions we ask that you do not touch her. (3/4) pic.twitter.com/96escdi0eM
Cook Children's staff said that Journey loves being at the hospital and around her people, so they will try to have her at the hospital resting in an office as much as possible.
Journey is a professionally-trained therapy dog who comforts people at Cook Children's through the "Sit Stay Play" program.
Cook Children's staff said they will post updates on their Instagram page about Journey's progress throughout her treatment.
This is hard news to process because we are used to Journey being full of energy and working hard. Thank you for your continued support of Journey and her handler team. Follow Sit, Stay, Play! on @instagram for updates throughout her cancer journey: https://t.co/1RmFw1AS4d. (4/4) pic.twitter.com/FK49TixVFC