{"id":10333,"date":"2026-01-12T11:31:13","date_gmt":"2026-01-12T16:31:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.pegasusseniorliving.com\/the-legacy-at-long-meadow-in-richmond\/?p=10333"},"modified":"2026-01-12T13:26:18","modified_gmt":"2026-01-12T18:26:18","slug":"therapy-dog-makena-lei-legacy-at-long-meadow","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.pegasusseniorliving.com\/the-legacy-at-long-meadow-in-richmond\/blog\/2026\/01\/12\/therapy-dog-makena-lei-legacy-at-long-meadow\/","title":{"rendered":"Therapy Dog Visit Reconnected Residents at The Legacy at Long Meadow"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"10333\" class=\"elementor elementor-10333\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ff8a8c9 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"ff8a8c9\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2cc2abe elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"2cc2abe\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Therapy dog <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/p\/Makena-Lei-Therapy-Dog-61567851660437\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Makena Lei<\/a>, a 3-year-old Shih Tzu, recently returned to senior living community <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pegasusseniorliving.com\/the-legacy-at-long-meadow-in-richmond\/\">The Legacy at Long Meadow<\/a> for a special visit. Residents were comforted and delighted, many recalling Makena from earlier years when her grandmother was a member of the community.<\/p><figure id=\"attachment_10336\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-10336\" style=\"width: 450px\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-10336\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pegasusseniorliving.com\/the-legacy-at-long-meadow-in-richmond\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/59\/2026\/01\/pegasus-long-meadow-therapy-dog-3-897x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Therapy Dog Visit Sparked Joy at The Legacy at Long Meadow\" width=\"450\" height=\"513\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.pegasusseniorliving.com\/the-legacy-at-long-meadow-in-richmond\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/59\/2026\/01\/pegasus-long-meadow-therapy-dog-3-897x1024.jpg 897w, https:\/\/www.pegasusseniorliving.com\/the-legacy-at-long-meadow-in-richmond\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/59\/2026\/01\/pegasus-long-meadow-therapy-dog-3-263x300.jpg 263w, https:\/\/www.pegasusseniorliving.com\/the-legacy-at-long-meadow-in-richmond\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/59\/2026\/01\/pegasus-long-meadow-therapy-dog-3-768x876.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.pegasusseniorliving.com\/the-legacy-at-long-meadow-in-richmond\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/59\/2026\/01\/pegasus-long-meadow-therapy-dog-3.jpg 1170w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 450px) 100vw, 450px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-10336\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Residents at The Legacy at Long Meadow in Richmond, TX, shared smiles and stories during a therapy dog visit with Makena Lei.<\/figcaption><\/figure><p>Moving gently from chair to chair, Makena rested her head on residents\u2019 laps and welcomed soft pats and smiles. As she settled in, residents began sharing short stories \u2014 recalling Makena\u2019s past visits and memories of her grandmother, who had once been part of daily life at The Legacy.<\/p><p>\u201cSeeing Makena Lei again inspired residents to share stories they hadn\u2019t mentioned in a while,\u201d said Rebecca Missaghy, Executive Director of The Legacy at Long Meadow. \u201cOne resident recounted memories of her grandmother, and others chimed in. These visits encourage people to share, connect, and spend time together.\u201d<\/p><p>Makena Lei\u2019s dog visit offered more than companionship. It created a space for conversation and reflection. Familiar faces, even furry ones, can unlock memories and encourage residents to engage with one another in ways that feel natural and comforting.<\/p><p>Makena Lei\u2019s calm presence truly helped residents relax and connect, turning a simple visit into a special opportunity for sharing stories and building emotional bonds. Moments like these are a wonderful reminder of how animal-assisted activities can enrich daily life for everyone in our community.<\/p><h2>Kindness Beyond the Community Walls<\/h2><p>Makena\u2019s visit capped a week of giving for World Kindness Day. Residents at The Legacy at Long Meadow had recently read to children at Tree House Academy of Richmond and delivered small kindness bags to local partners, including Kroger staff, Children\u2019s Lighthouse, and the Richmond Fire Department.<\/p><p>Together, these activities gave residents meaningful ways to engage both inside and outside the community, strengthen connections with neighbors, and reinforce the importance of kindness, empathy, and shared experiences.<\/p><p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-10337 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pegasusseniorliving.com\/the-legacy-at-long-meadow-in-richmond\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/59\/2026\/01\/pegasus-long-meadow-therapy-dog-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"800\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.pegasusseniorliving.com\/the-legacy-at-long-meadow-in-richmond\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/59\/2026\/01\/pegasus-long-meadow-therapy-dog-1.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.pegasusseniorliving.com\/the-legacy-at-long-meadow-in-richmond\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/59\/2026\/01\/pegasus-long-meadow-therapy-dog-1-225x300.jpg 225w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/p><h2 style=\"text-align: center;\">Experience True Community at The Legacy at Long Meadow<\/h2><p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em>We believe that meaningful connections are an important part of daily life here. Whether it\u2019s enjoying a visit from a therapy dog or taking part in community outreach, our residents are encouraged to stay active, share their stories, and build lasting relationships.<\/em><\/p><p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em>We are proud to serve Richmond and the surrounding areas, offering assisted living and memory care in a welcoming environment focused on connection and purpose. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pegasusseniorliving.com\/the-legacy-at-long-meadow-in-richmond\/contact\/\">Contact us<\/a> today to schedule a tour and see firsthand how our team helps create meaningful moments for residents and their families.<\/em><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Therapy dog Makena Lei, a 3-year-old Shih Tzu, recently returned to senior living community The Legacy at Long Meadow for a special visit. 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Moving gently from chair to chair, Makena rested her head on residents\u2019 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