Hi my Pals, I have just a few things to tell you and then I found a wonderful story that I hope you will read.
First a huge package came to my house today and Mommy tried to hide but I saw "Mr. Chewy"on the label. She can't fool me, I just know it is full of pressies for me(giggles). I am so excited!!!
Next pawty at my house on Saturday for my "Gotcha Day". We will be taking sleigh rides, provided by my sweet Remington. I will be taking the first ride, alone with him of course. After that we will come in and watch my favorite movie "Lady and the Tramp" and eating cookies and milk or cider. Puddles is bringing the beer, but don't tell Mommy, she said no beer, but if Puddles as a guest brings it, then she won't say no. Please come and enjoy
Remingtons sleigh ride company
I wonder if these guys will be pulling the sleigh(giggles).
I know this article is kind of long, but what a beautiful thing to do in a very sad and tragic situation. I choose to believe there is always some good in the world. Some days that isn't easy to do. I love you my pals.
Chicago “comfort dogs” sent to school shooting area
Monday December 17th, 2012
Friday morning’s mass shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, Conn., has left residents of the idyllic New England town heartbroken.
As
the people of Newtown attend vigils and leave tokens of remembrance at
makeshift memorials near the elementary school, a Chicago-area group is
hoping a little time with some canine friends will offer even a little
solace to the people of Newtown during this difficult time.
Lutheran Church Charities of Addison, Ill., has deployed a group of their K-9 Parish Comfort Dogs to the town where 27 people — including 20 children, 6 teachers and administrators, and the gunman’s mother — lost their lives.
Lutheran Church Charities
president Tim Hetzner explains that sometimes, after tragedy strikes,
people are in need of the kind of unconditional love only a dog can
give.
“Dogs are nonjudgmental,” Hetzner told the Chicago Tribune. “They are loving. They are accepting of anyone. It creates the atmosphere for people to share.”
LCC first created their K-9 Parish Comfort Dog program in 2008 during the aftermath of the Northern Illinois University shooting,
when a shooter opened fire in a crowded auditorium, killing five
students. Since its inception, LCC dogs have provided support for people
after the devastating Joplin, Missouri tornado and, most recently, Hurricane Sandy. When they aren’t responding to tragic events, the LCC Golden Retrievers often visit hospitals and nursing homes.
Seven of the organization’s Golden Retrievers and their handlers made the 800-mile trip from Chicago to Newtown in waves Saturday and Sunday, arriving just in time for the interfaith prayer service attended by President Obama. Members of the K-9 Parish Comfort Dogs
group gathered in front of Christ the King Lutheran Church last night
to greet mourners. This week the church will host funerals for two of
the children who were killed.
Dogs currently serving in Newton include Abbi, Barnabas, Chewie, Hannah, Luther, Prince, and Ruthie.
Each Golden Retriever has his or her own Facebook page, Twitter
account, and email address so the people he or she meets can keep in
touch long after their first meeting. LCC’s goal is to make sure that
those who are grieving can continue to benefit from the comfort dogs
long term.
“The dogs have become the bridge,” explains K-9 Parish Comfort Dogs
handler Lynn Buhrke. She and her Golden Retriever Chewie were among the
comfort dog teams who traveled to Newtown over the weekend. “People
just sit down and talk to you,” Buhrke says.
Hetzner points out that even petting a dog has its health benefits for people who are grieving.
“When you pet a dog, it reduces your blood pressure,” Hetzner added in an interview with ABC 7 Chicago reporter Chuck Goudie. “And when you relax, you’re more open to share what’s going on.”
Reaction
to the group’s Golden Retrievers has been very positive so far, Hetzner
says. Right away he noticed the dogs’ presence had a calming effect,
even for the people who are suffering the most.
“You
could tell which [people]...were really struggling with their grief
because they were quiet,” said Hetzner. “They would pet the dog, and
they would just be quiet.”
Monday LCC plans to bring the dogs to after-school activities for Sandy Hook students.
“There are a lot of people that are hurting,” Hetzner said.
Loveys Sasha
27 comments:
A corgi sleigh ride - just perfect. And it is indeed pawsome what those wonderful doggies are doing to help everyone.
Oh boy, I can't wait to have a sleigh ride! I have to go to my grandparents' house on Saturday, but I'll carve out some time to come celebrate your Gotcha Day!
I'll be there! Guess I will need to bring a warm coat, huh? Sure gotta love all those doggie helpers!
Lovies, Miss Mindy
I'll be there! Guess I will need to bring a warm coat, huh? Sure gotta love all those doggie helpers!
Lovies, Miss Mindy
OH BOY HOWDY.... ERNIE and I will be here SATURDAY fur your big BIRFDAY BASH. We will bring some NEARLY fresh Deer bones fur everybuddy. Ol' Sure Shot was successful the other day.
Ernie wanted to bring 87 of his stuffies, butt I told him they are STIFF and STINKY from his Slobbers so he has to leave THOSE home.
WHEEEEEEEEEEE PAWTY TIME.
Can't wait fur the Sleigh Ride and the MOVIE.
What a good idea to send healing dogs. Bet the Gotcha Day pawrty will be a blast!!
Benny & Lily
Saturday will be SO much fun! I am in the middle of a blizzard right now. Our power keeps going out.... I got my package yesterday....thank you....Beth won't let me open it until Christmas....I better go and shovel again....I LOVE SNOW! Actually I play more snow football than shovel....ha ha! I will call you later....my cell phone still works! HUGS!
what great dogs. Thanks for sharing their story!
Licks,
Ruthie
Sashy
I definatley want to go on one of those sleigh rides with you. I cannot wait. Maybe we can make some smiles.
And those wonderful doggys- don't you think they are some of our angel friends in disguise that have now come back to help all of us who have broken hearts. Its a beautiful story my Sashy, thank you for sharing it.
love
tweedles
your pawty sounds super fun and we cant wait! we are still so furry sad about the angels who lost their lives in the horrible shooting as we take care of two small two leggers who are our brothers and cant imagen anything bad happening to them. we think that those furry goldens are going to do so much good to all those poor grieving people.
pibble sugars
Brinks and Bella
We are so going to be there. pets on Jets is booked and we have our Winter warmies ready. We are so looking forward to the pawty Sasha. Have a terrific Thursday.
Best wishes Mollly
That's a beautiful story.
We hope we can be there for your Gotcha Day...we're going camping soon.
XXXOOO Daisy, Bella & Roxy
Sasha we read about the Goldens going to Newtown..it made our eyes leak!
Oh girlfriend we'll be there for your Gotcha Day with bells on!!
Hugs madi your BFFF
I'll be there!
Comfort dogs, how perfect
Nola
I can't wait to come to your party. It will be my first Blogville party. Mommy said I can't have any beer because I'm not old enough though.
Millie
I do believe I am bringing the beer for Puddles. She said no one would think the future Chaplin of Mayor Madi's cabinet would bring it in. Not sure what she means. Looking for a sleigh ride.
And tha tis a beautiful story.
Blessings,
Goose
Sasha....
Happy Gotcha Day!! Early, I know!! But happy Gotcha Day, anyway!! ;op
Love, Raelyn.... And Rose, my BEAUTIFULLY UNIQUE "Mystery Dog"!!
Such a very sweet story. These doggies and their humans are wonderful for providing the support that they have.
Dey is SO nice to do that
Mason
Wow, those dogs are incredible, we really enjoyed hearing about them!
Is there anything better than dogs :)
Dip Bridge and Elliot x
You pawty sounds like it's going to be a blast. We are looking forward to the sleigh ride.
Those dogs are so special and they will bring comfort to the folks of Newtown.
No way would we miss your pawty, Sasha! It sounds like fun! We'll bring a cheesecake with cherries on top to go with the beer!
Love ya lots,
Mitch and Molly
WEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE, I is so excited bouts your Gotcha Day pawty, I just loves pawties. But it is just wonderfuls to celebrate you bein' welcomed into your furever, perfect home. You is so lucky.
I prolly shouldn't ask dis but does you think I could drive da sleigh? BWHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA....yea, guess not. Somebuddy will has to hide da reins...hehehehe.
Me and Brudder Goose will has our stash of "supplies". No one would ever suspect a preacher to has beer..hehehehe.
We seen them doggies on da news and it is a beautiful thing they has done to help those in CT. Dogs are always so willin' to help those in need.
Puddles
Your party sounds like so much fun.
Those comfort dogs are fantastic! I wish I could be a comfort dog. Just sitting and being petted and helping people at the same time? PERFECT!
Nora
YEA! PAWTY!!! Oh man, with Puddles and Goose bringin' all the beer and Cheetos, I guess I'll have to bring the 87 thousand squirrels I deaded this month!!
Oh, I saw those doggies on the news yesterday, they sure are amazin' doggies. Good things for the whole town, butts especially the kiddies.
Kisses,
Ruby
Yay, party!! Sounds awesome!!
That is one awesome story, I be visitin their facebook page
Cotton
I am looking forward to your pawty, it sounds like loads of fun!
Puppy hugs always make peeps feel better, those people in Newtown need puppy hugs.
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