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Cindy Lange-Kubick: Carol, a term of endearment and a dear, dear dog

• Cindy Lange-Kubick
• Dec 29, 2013
• Dec 29, 2013 Updated Mar 23, 2014
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Carol rests at one of her favorite spots in a commons area at Sumner Place. A family of a former patient purchased the dog in 2006.

• ERIC GREGORY/Lincoln Journal Star

Kay Puckett (seated in center) is surrounded by members of her family on her 69th birthday.

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Kay Puckett

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Kay Puckett, pictured with her grandchildren.

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Kay Puckett, pictured on her 69th birthday.

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Carol takes a look around on a visit to Sumner Place on Friday. The dog is living off-site while she recovers from surgery.

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Carol the dog rests at one of her favorite spots in a commons area at Sumner Place. The name Carol was inspired by Carol Patak, a hairdresser at The Windcrest on Van Dorn.

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Carol is walking herself down the nursing home hallway, holding her leash in her mouth like an old lady carrying a purse.

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Carol rests at one of her favorite spots in a commons area at Sumner Place. A family of a former patient purchased the dog in 2006.

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