In northern France, a stallion named Peyo visits terminally ill cancer patients at the hospital to brighten their day...
Affectionately known as “Doctor Peyo”...
Originally trained for equestrian shows, Peyo began displaying an unusual sensitivity: after performances, he would instinctively approach individuals who were ill. His handler, Hassen Bouchakour, recognized Peyo’s extraordinary gift and left his career in entertainment to support the horse’s new calling.
Since 2016, Peyo has visited Calais Hospital almost daily, working with the therapeutic organization Les Sabots du Coeur. He indicates which patients need comfort by stopping at their doors and lifting a leg. Bouchakour prepares him carefully for hospital visits, disinfecting him thoroughly and monitoring his bathroom needs with special signals the horse has been trained to give.
Peyo’s presence has brought peace and even reduced pain for many terminally ill patients. In some cases, his visits have replaced the need for heavy medication. To date, he’s comforted over 1,000 patients during their final moments, offering companionship not just to the sick, but also to their families and caregivers. For Bouchakour, Peyo is more than a partner—he’s a life companion and symbol of compassion at the end of life.
Here a small video:
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If I once get cancer, I hope Docteur Peyo or another amazing animal will be around…
By the way, after 6 months of treatment, a big surgery, and a bunch of exercises, the very rare cancer of my father-in-law is almost gone… So happy for him… Thank you for your prayers and positive thoughts… I’m sure they’ve helped a lot!
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I love Peyo - what a beautiful sensitive soul he is! Brings me to tears - I've adored horses for as long as I can remember. My favorite was a riding school Quarter horse named Duke whom I frequently rode as a kid in South Florida. Very special!
So happy to hear your father-in-law is doing so well and recovering from cancer - praise to Jesus and the doctors who care for him.
For cancer, consider Ivermectin. I had breast cancer and it worked, that any mostly prayer.