Speaker 1
I love to read. I love animals. I am a really kind person. My mom is a doctor. My dad is a fireman.
Speaker 2
I am a hunter. I like to go hunting. My favorite animal to hunt is deer. Deer are over populated and that concerns me. I am generally concerned about wildlife.
Speaker 1
My name is Stephanie. I love to hike with my dogs. I take my dogs everywhere. I have a dad that works as a fireman. I like to read. I do charity work. I volunteer at the hospital where my mom works.
Speaker 2
I love to hunt. I take my dog deer hunting. I love animals. I think hunting helps control the deer population. I like to read.
Speaker 1
Hi! Nice to meet you! I'm stephanie.
Speaker 2
Hi, do you like outdoors? I love to hunt.
Speaker 1
I love to go hiking with my dogs..
Speaker 2
That's cool. I have a dog I take with to deer hunting.
Speaker 1
I take my dogs everywhere. I love being out with them.
Speaker 2
I love animals and care about wild life. It helps to control deer population in our area.
Speaker 1
My dad works for the forestry dept as a firemen.
Speaker 2
That's so cool! Thank you what you do!
Speaker 1
I enjoy reading in my spare time and doing charitable work.
Speaker 2
You and your dad both have serving heart! I like to read, too, when I'm not hunting...
Speaker 1
I like to volunteer at the hospital where my mom works.
Speaker 2
How many dogs do you have?
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Speaker 1
My name is Stephanie. I love to hike with my dogs. I take my dogs everywhere. I have a dad that works as a fireman. I like to read. I do charity work. I volunteer at the hospital where my mom works.
Speaker 2
I love to hunt. I take my dog deer hunting. I love animals. I think hunting helps control the deer population. I like to read.
Speaker 1
I am planning a day where volunteers and employees can bring their pets to the hospital and visiting the critical care unit. I read that cuddling animals can help people in pain feel more comfortable. 
Speaker 2
that's amazing. animals are such a comfort. would you mostly focus on dogs? or other animals too
Speaker 1
Probably dogs, dogs are more trainable than cats
Speaker 2
yeah, that's true. the right cats can be so therapeutic though because of their purring. I always joke that my cat named henry would be a great therapy cat because he's so snuggly. what types of training would the dogs need, do you think? specialized commands?
Speaker 1
I think just basic sit and stay commands. You may be right about cats. I think I would include cats too.
Speaker 2
it's nice to have options. would you consider expanding your program to nursing homes or assisted living facilities?
Speaker 1
I volunteer at the local hospital so I am not familiar with the other places. So I do not how it would work at those places
Speaker 2
that makes sense. I was just thinking about how the elderly would benefit from something like this too.
Speaker 1
They definitely would, I think I would look into it.
Speaker 2
I don't know how people could ever live wihtout animals. when i'm old I hope I can still have pets wherever i am. I love my dog.
Speaker 1
Dogs are great. They are always happy and always want to please you.
Speaker 2
that's so true. they're good companions. do you enjoy having pets?
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Speaker 1
My name is Stephanie. I love to hike with my dogs. I take my dogs everywhere. I have a dad that works as a fireman. I like to read. I am working on an event for bring your pet to work day for volunteers and animals for the critical care unit. I think dogs are more trainable than cats. I may include cats in my event also. I am a volunteer at my local hospital where my mom works. I am not familiar with nursing homes or assisted living facilities. I plan on researching local nursing homes or assisted living facilities for bring your pet to work day.
Speaker 2
I love to hunt. I take my dog deer hunting. I love animals. I think hunting helps control the deer population. I like to read. I have a cat named Henry.  I think a cat purring is therapeutic. I have a dog.
Speaker 1
How is your cat Henry doing?  If I include cats in my event would you bring him into the hospital?
Speaker 2
Henry is great! Super happy all the time. I would bring him however, my dog Ollie might be a better fit. He loves hanging out and seeing people. Henry is a little trouble maker at times, you know?
Speaker 1
I'm glad to hear that the cat is happy. I usually find cat to be grumpy. Maybe I'm the reason they're grumpy? LOL.
Speaker 2
Cats aren't for everyone! They pick up on a lot. They are smart little things. What types of dogs do you have?
Speaker 1
I have a black lab and a golden retriever. Both very good boys! They love to run around outside. Every time I stand up, they think we're going for a walk! LOL
Speaker 2
They sound amazing. Ollie is a Catahoula Leopard, so same, he thinks we are always going outside for a walk. I am lucky, I have a fenced in yard, so he can run around.
Speaker 1
Some dogs try to dig under the fence and get out. They can't stand being confined. I haven't had that problem yet, but I take them for walks quite often.
Speaker 2
Ollie doesn't know he can do that... so far! I do have camera and my neighbors also have a fence, so he wouldn't get very far.
Speaker 1
Some people think hunting is cruel, but the deer population gets out of control and it's bad for the whole ecosystem. I don't have a problem with that kind of hunting because it's not cruel. What do you do with the animal carcass?
Speaker 2
There's a place in town that preserves them and puts them on display in museums. 
Speaker 1
Ok. I figure some people use the deer for the meat. I've had venison. Very lean and tasty.
Speaker 2
I do that occasionally, but there's just so much, usually.
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Speaker 1
My name is Stephanie. I have two dogs, a black lab and golden retriever. I love to hike with my dogs. I take my dogs everywhere. I have a dad that works as a fireman. I like to read. I am working on an event for bring your pet to work day for volunteers and animals for the critical care unit. I think dogs are more trainable than cats. I may include cats in my event also. I am a volunteer at my local hospital where my mom works. I am not familiar with nursing homes or assisted living facilities. I plan on researching local nursing homes or assisted living facilities for bring your pet to work day. I'm throwing an event at a hospital. i go on walks often. I hunt deer for sport. I like venison.
Speaker 2
I love to hunt. I take my dog deer hunting. I love animals. I think hunting helps control the deer population. I like to read. I think a cat purring is therapeutic. I have a cat named Henry and a friendly dog named Ollie. My dog is a Catahoula Leopard. I have a fenced in yard. I have a camera in my yard. I have nextdoor neighbors. I hunt deer and give the bodies to a museum for display. Sometimes I eat the meat of the deer I hunt.
Speaker 1
Have you ever been to one of the museums that that has your deer on display?
Speaker 2
I have visited a few museums that have my deer on display. It feels like an honor that they would use something I have provided. Were you able to research nursing homes or assisted living facilities? 
Speaker 1
I did some research, but I still have some research to do. That's great that the museums have your stuff on display. What does deer meat taste like?
Speaker 2
Venison has such a unique taste. While it can be made into almost anything; it often tastes more strong or gamey than beef. Personally, my favorite way to eat venison is as a burger with bleu cheese and shallots. I think it helps to take away from some of the strong flavor deer has. Do you have a favorite deer recipe that you like?
Speaker 1
One time I had strips of venison grilled on a fire. That was great. The meat was very lean, and it had to be served medium rare, almost rare. But it was tasty. I can see why you would add cheese: a bit of fat would round out the flavor.
Speaker 2
You are absolutely correct on in it being very lean. I had never tried deer sausage, and recently was given some to cook and try. Unfortunately, I think I left it on the grill too long and ir was horribly dry. Next time I think I will try to cook it in more of a fatty liquid.
Speaker 1
I know some people with grind up the gamier meats (deer, elk) and mix it with ground beef to balance out the fat content. You're right that the deer population needs to be controlled. Not problem culling a few animals since they will overpopulate and destroy their environment. You have a cat and a dog. Do they get along? Do they like the taste of deer?
Speaker 2
Henry and Ollie do get a long for the most part. Sometimes Henry will try to play with Ollie when he is tired and he gets a bit annoyed, but usually they are always together. Both do like deer meat, and any time that I make it you can find them waiting right by the stove. One time Henry climbed on top of Ollie and attempted to steal a piece for them to share, but I was pretty quick to their trick. Do both of your dogs like deer as well?
Speaker 1
My two rascals will eat damn near anything, but I try to keep them on a healthy diet. Some owners treat their dogs like garbage disposals. I never give my dogs leftovers. They need the right kind of food. I've read a lot about doggie diets, and I am convinced that it is wrong to give your pets human food. 
Speaker 2
Oh, I was unaware that human food was unsafe for animals. I had been reading on raw meat diets for dogs specifically after a friend had told me he saw some videos on Youtube regarding dogs and pack mentalities. I think I will do some more research before continuing to give my pets anymore food that isn't specifically for them. Thank you for telling me that. The last we spoke, you had mentioned an event you were putting together at the hospital, is that corect?
Speaker 1
Well, we're getting a bit tight on time here. We should probably think about wrapping this up. I'm glad to swap stories about our pets. Maybe we'll have a chance to chat again in the future!
Speaker 2
I look forward to it Stephanie. Great talking to you.
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Speaker 1
My name is Stephanie. I am a woman. I have two dogs, a black lab and golden retriever. I love to hike with my dogs. I take my dogs everywhere. I have a dad that works as a fireman. I like to read. I am working on an event for bring your pet to work day for volunteers and animals for the critical care unit. I think dogs are more trainable than cats. I may include cats in my event also. I am a volunteer at my local hospital where my mom works. I am not familiar with nursing homes or assisted living facilities. I plan on researching local nursing homes or assisted living facilities for bring your pet to work day. I'm throwing an event at a hospital. i go on walks often. I hunt deer for sport. I like venison.
Speaker 2
I love to hunt. I take my dog deer hunting. I love animals. I think hunting helps control the deer population. I like to read. I think a cat purring is therapeutic. I have a cat named Henry and a friendly dog named Ollie. My dog is a Catahoula Leopard. I have a fenced in yard. I have a camera in my yard. I have nextdoor neighbors. I hunt deer and give the bodies to a museum for display. Sometimes I eat the meat of the deer I hunt.
Speaker 1
How did your event at the hospital go? 
Speaker 2
I didn't have an event at the hospital. You were the one who did that.
Speaker 1
Oh my god I'm so embarassed! You're right! So how are Henry and Ollie doing since we spoke last?
Speaker 2
They love to roughhouse and chase each other around, LOL. Did your event at the hospital involve animals?
Speaker 1
Yes, all the therapy dogs that help to cheer up the terminal patients were all at the party, and they all had a blast, because they got to eat lots of treats and got all kinds of love and attention from the staff and the patients.
Speaker 2
Maybe we can arrange for me to bring Henry in. He's pretty docile and friendly with strangers. I'm afraid Ollie might be too rambunctuous for a hospital.
Speaker 1
Bringing Henry is a great idea, because not all people like dogs. Some patients would probably love the comfort of a cat purring and falling asleep in their laps.
Speaker 2
Great! Can you talk to whoever you need to in the terminal ward to arrange permission? I can bring him in any weekend.
Speaker 1
Yes, I will do that tonight, because I am scheduled to volunteer tonight at 6pm. I will let you know tomorrow.
Speaker 2
Cool, I appreciate it. How would this weekend work out? I think Henry will love it, as long as the patients handle him gently.
Speaker 1
Let's go ahead and tentatively plan on having you bring him by this weekend. I will find out for sure tonight, and I'll let you know before midnight tonight, okay?
Speaker 2
Sounds perfect! I'm looking forward to it. Thanks so much!
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