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Lutheran K-9 Comfort Dogs Dispatched to Waukesha

At 4:39 pm on Sunday, November 21, a vehicle fleeing police drove into the Waukesha Christmas parade in progress. As of this morning, five people have been killed – four females and one male – with ages ranging from 52 – 81, six children critical, and many other victims with injuries ranging from critical, serious, and fair conditions. Eighteen patients between the ages of 3 to 16 were taken to Children’s Wisconsin Hospital, including three sets of siblings. The parade route was packed with families and children of all ages who were present for the festive occasion.

In less than 24 hours, LCC K-9 Comfort Dogs were invited by Pastor Peter Schmidt from Beautiful Savior Lutheran Church in Waukesha and were present at the Waukesha Candlelight Vigil this evening. Continue reading Lutheran K-9 Comfort Dogs Dispatched to Waukesha

Therapy Dogs Comfort Kids Getting COVID-19 Vaccines

Santiago Esparza, 8, gearing up to receive his first COVID-19 dose of the vaccine with the support of a furry friend at the National Children's Hospital in Washington D.C. Photo:  National Children's Hospital
Santiago Esparza, 8, gearing up to receive his first COVID-19 dose of the vaccine with the support of a furry friend at the National Children’s Hospital in Washington D.C. Photo: National Children’s Hospital

Our friends at the Today Show are reporting on therapy dogs being used to comfort children at children’s hospitals across the country while the kids get their COVID-19 shots. Continue reading Therapy Dogs Comfort Kids Getting COVID-19 Vaccines

AKC Launches PupPals Program to Comfort Traumatized Children

Baby VizslaFrom The Dog Lady’s mailbag: The American Kennel Club (AKC®), the world’s largest dog registry, leading industry authority and advocate for dogs, is proud to announce the launch of the AKC PupPals Program.

The AKC PupPals Program provides dog owners a unique opportunity to uplift a child who is seeking the comfort only a dog can provide. Continue reading AKC Launches PupPals Program to Comfort Traumatized Children

Comfort for Toronto

Photo:  Carlos Osorio / Toronto Star
Photo: Carlos Osorio / Toronto Star

After last week’s terrorist attack in Toronto, where a van crashed into a crowd killing 10 people, The Star is reporting that comfort dogs have converged on Mel Lastman Square where the tragedy took place. Nearly 20 dogs from St. John’s Ambulance were on hand to allow those affected by the attack a chance to decompress with unconditional love.

Dogs are great in this role because they don’t judge, and they don’t even mind if you get your tears on them.

With apologies for this being a little delayed. Your erstwhile blogger has been a bit snowed under after taking in three orphaned kittens who must be bottle fed every three hours!

Doggies.com and breeders.net offers our sincerest condolences to all those who lost loved ones in Toronto.

#TorontoStrong

Until next time,
Good day, and good dog!