Smiles Ronald McDonald House programs, located near top children’s hospitals, allow parents who are far from home to stay close to their hospitalized child and benefit from the comforts of home without incurring hotel and food costs.
Once again Dominique visited the Baltimore Ronald McDonald House on June 20, 2022.
Everyone looks forward to Dominique’s visit!
He had his own big stall like the other horses. He had a sign on his door so people knew who he was and a number to call if he was afraid.
I looked in Dominique’s window the first morning. He was still laying down. I knew he felt safe and relaxed. He ate his breakfast of a handful of grain and four baby carrots while I put hay and water in his corral for the day. I also put his cards and autograph cards out on a table so everyone would know what Dominique does. He liked watching everyone!
Every day we saw different things as we would walk to the big shade tree beside his corral. Some days we would see big horses getting ready for a driving class. Dominique saw horses getting a bath just like he did. Everyone would say, “Good Morning Dominique!”
On the way to his corral, Dominique walked by other barns, the schooling ring where horses were
getting ready to show, and past the rides.
Dominique had no idea how many friends he would meet at Devon! Young and old alike fell in love with the friendly little horse. Many of the children enjoyed grooming him.
He was a great ambassador for Dominique’s Smiles and lots of people learned about his mission to bring love and smiles to children and adults in hospitals, nursing facilities, Ronald McDonald Houses, schools, and private homes.
Dominique also had a lot of dog visitors. He greeted each one and was a true gentleman!
It is always a pleasure to visit the students at Spring Forge Intermediate School. They always ask such good questions!
Dominique’s quiet presence makes even the most shy child willing to pet him!
As usual, every student gets a mini plush Dominique to take home to remember his visit.
Ronald McDonald House programs, located near top children’s hospitals, allow parents who are far from home to stay close to their hospitalized child and benefit from the comforts of home without incurring hotel and food costs.
Once more Dominique was a success at the Baltimore Ronald McDonald House on May 4, 2022. By the time he left, everyone was smiling and hugging their little Dominiques as they said goodbye. They dream about a real little horse who came just to see them!
Ronald McDonald House programs, located near top children’s hospitals, allow parents who are far from home to stay close to their hospitalized child and benefit from the comforts of home without incurring hotel and food costs.
On March 15, 2022, Dominique was happy and excited to go back and visit the staff and a new group of children at the Camden, NJ Ronald McDonald House! As usual, he did a good job of bringing everyone love and smiles.
On February 12, 2022, The Mill of Red Lion hosted a Valentine’s Day Event and Dominique was the star of the show. Fans came from all around to shower Dominique with lots of hugs and kisses. Young and old alike were happy to give him some Valentine’s Day love!
Ronald McDonald House programs, located near top children’s hospitals, allow parents who are far from home to stay close to their hospitalized child and benefit from the comforts of home without incurring hotel and food costs.
Dominique visited the children at the Ronald McDonald House in Camden, NJ on December 9th. Everyone had such a good time! Dominique brought so much happiness, love and smiles, as all these photos show. We almost missed the little girl and her mother in the last picture. They were just coming as we were leaving.
