Golden Retrievers help comfort the residents of NewTown CT
Golden Retrievers help comfort the residents of NewTown CT
45 Photos Of Golden Retrievers Comforting The Residents Of Newtown
They're called K-9 Parish Comfort Dogs. What a wonderful idea.
They're called K-9 Parish Comfort Dogs. What a wonderful idea.
Golden Retrievers help comfort the residents of NewTown CT
Making a Difference
Man, this got me weepy.
Man, this got me weepy.
Golden Retrievers help comfort the residents of NewTown CT
I figured Val or Tabby would have remarked on this.
Golden Retrievers help comfort the residents of NewTown CT
I would have figured the same thing, Snooze! I can't get the second link to load with either IE or with Firefox but it was good to see the effects of the goldens in the first article! They're a gentle and loving breed and if they distract & comfort the children in particular for even a short while then they've done their job well. It's bound to be fulfilling to the handlers/owners to be able to offer this kindness and see its effect. We all know that animals can be therapeutic in many ways but this was the first time I had heard of them actually venturing into a grief stricken area for the sole purpose of providing distraction & comfort.
Totally off topic here but I absolutely love the red cape the little girl is wearing in Photo #30! I want one!
Totally off topic here but I absolutely love the red cape the little girl is wearing in Photo #30! I want one!
Golden Retrievers help comfort the residents of NewTown CT
The dogs were back for the first day of school at the new Sandy Hook Elementary. There's supposed to be a vid on CNN of them that I couldn't find it but here's a news story that has a clip from their first visit.
Comfort dogs will greet Sandy Hook surviving students on return to Chalk Hill - National Child Safety | Examiner.com
Here's a photo from yesterday of them out of "uniform" unwinding in Connecticut between visits:
I'm more of a cat person but even I can't resist a Golden. I love these guys. The group gave up a good chunk of their holidays to go help, bless their hearts.
Comfort dogs will greet Sandy Hook surviving students on return to Chalk Hill - National Child Safety | Examiner.com
Here's a photo from yesterday of them out of "uniform" unwinding in Connecticut between visits:
I'm more of a cat person but even I can't resist a Golden. I love these guys. The group gave up a good chunk of their holidays to go help, bless their hearts.
Golden Retrievers help comfort the residents of NewTown CT
They're loving that snow! I'm sure the children adored their presence at school on the first days back and there's bound to be a few new golden retriever lovers in the world because of this kind deed.
I still want that cape!
I still want that cape!
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Golden Retrievers help comfort the residents of NewTown CT
Lovely....
Here, we are seeing more and more care homes for the elderly use dogs for comfort.... It's awesome.
Here, we are seeing more and more care homes for the elderly use dogs for comfort.... It's awesome.
At the going down of the sun and in the morning, we will remember them. R.L. Binyon
Golden Retrievers help comfort the residents of NewTown CT
God bless their sweet little hearts! So wonderful that they can really help... especially
that younger pup just starting his career.
that younger pup just starting his career.
Golden Retrievers help comfort the residents of NewTown CT
They're in Boston now ...
Comfort Dogs Come To Boston
Comfort Dogs Come To Boston
Golden Retrievers help comfort the residents of NewTown CT
What a brilliant program with the dogs.
What a touching video of how humans help humans (Making a Difference)
What a touching video of how humans help humans (Making a Difference)
�You only live once, but if you do it right, once is enough.�
― Mae West
― Mae West
Golden Retrievers help comfort the residents of NewTown CT
tabby;1424825 wrote: They're in Boston now ...
Comfort Dogs Come To Boston
They had some great photos! All the dogs have facebook pages and I've got several of them as 'friends' so I get to see a lot of their photos but I hadn't seen any of those. Thanks Tabs!
Comfort Dogs Come To Boston
They had some great photos! All the dogs have facebook pages and I've got several of them as 'friends' so I get to see a lot of their photos but I hadn't seen any of those. Thanks Tabs!
Golden Retrievers help comfort the residents of NewTown CT
Everybody needs a comfort dog now and then. Great photos!