Jennifer Garner Shares the Sweet Backstory of Her ‘Confusing’ Pet Names
Does your pet have an unusual name? Many people have fun naming their cats and dogs and call them things we wouldn't expect...like naming a big dog 'Tiny' or a female pet by a traditional boy's name. Jennifer Garner's pets have some unusual names, and she recently met up with We Rate Dogs YouTube founder Matt Nelson to talk about her pets.
People Magazine shared a video of Matt interviewing Jennifer about a variety of different topics, including her pets. She has a dog named Birdie, a cat named Moose, another dog named Kitty, a puppy named Bugs, and a chicken named Regina! She also had a dog named Martha Stewart that passed away...listen to what Jennifer says about her thoughts on Martha naming a dog after her!
I just love Jennifer Garner's personality, charm, and wit! I really want to know how her cat got the name Moose! I laughed when Matt asked her if the name choices were "intentionally confusing" and she simply replied, "Yes." And how cool that Birdie was promoted to a therapy dog at Children's Hospital Los Angeles?!
Related: Jennifer Garner's Adorable Golden Retriever Is Now a Therapy Dog at Children's Hospital
What Do Therapy Dogs Do?
If you're a dog owner, you know that your dog can provide a huge amount of comfort to you when you're feeling sad, stressed out, or just need someone to listen when you vent. That's why therapy dogs are so helpful to people...and not just those in hospitals.
Therapy dogs provide different services than service dogs and emotional support animals do. They don't live with a 'handler' and instead their owners volunteer to visit places like hospitals, hospices, schools, nursing homes, and other places that people in pain might need some comfort. Their job is to simply give and receive love and affection.
Not just any dog is cut out for this kind of work. These dogs are always calm and don't get easily frightened or stressed. They aren't bothered by loud noises or unfamiliar noise and movements. They love people and are comfortable being handled, pet, hugged, and kissed by strangers. In short, they're just big lovers!
What makes therapy dogs different from emotional support dogs is that therapy dogs go through specialized training. An emotional support animal might be trained by its owner, but therapy dogs have to go through training and be awarded their title. According to the American Kennel Club, "Organizations like the Alliance of Therapy Dogs test dogs for their suitability and, if accepted, have guidelines that must be followed."
Being able to share your fur baby with people in need is such an incredible gift! I can see why people would want to share that kind of love with others, and hope that one day I have a dog I can share with people who need some snuggles.
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